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Distribution of 400 New Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions Marks Milestone in Expanding the…

The AAMC issued a statement announcing the distribution of new Medicare-supported graduate medical education residency positions.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in First Circuit Court of Appeals Opposing NIH Grant Terminations

The AAMC and national education organizations filed an amicus brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals opposing NIH grant terminations.

  • Nov. 21, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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The AAMC is leading dramatic improvements in the transition to residency. This is just the start.

Enhancements to ERAS® and Residency Explorer™, and greater collaboration with specialties, have led to a decline in residency applications per applicant.

  • Jan. 9, 2025
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New AAMC Data on Medical School Applicants and Enrollment in 2024

New AAMC data on applicants, matriculants, and enrollment for 2024-2025

  • Jan. 9, 2025
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Addressing Health Equity in Illinois: Announcing Recipients of the Illinois Black Men in Medicine Innovation Grant

The AAMC and NMA announced the recipients recipients of their Illinois Black Men in Medicine Innovation Grant Program.

  • Jan. 8, 2025
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on NIH’s Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan

The AAMC submitted comments to the NIH on its strategic plan for minority health and health disparities for 2026-2030.

  • Dec. 31, 2024
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AAMC Urges HRSA to Prohibit Drug Manufacturer 340B Rebate Models

AAMC thanked HRSA for its 340B enforcement and encouraged HRSA to continue to protect 340B discounts by prohibiting unlawful manufacturer rebate models.

  • Dec. 20, 2024
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