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AAMC Issues Call to Action to Strengthen Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a call to action for U.S. medical schools and academic health systems to strengthen nutrition education.

  • Nov. 6, 2025
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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

  • Sept. 18, 2025
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AAMC Memo on Effects of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Information and resources on anticipated effects of the shutdown on federal agencies and programs of importance to AAMC member institutions.

  • Oct. 1, 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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Washington Highlights
AAMC Responds to House Passage of Budget Resolution

On April 10, the House voted 216-214 to adopt the Senate-amended budget resolution, thereby unlocking the next step in the budget reconciliation process.

  • April 11, 2025
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AAMC Statement on the House Consideration of Senate-amended Budget Resolution

The AAMC released a statement on the House Consideration of the Senate-amended Budget Resolution.

  • April 9, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
Over 500 Members of the Ad Hoc Group Recommend $51.3 billion for NIH Funding in FY 2026

AAMC joins 515 other organizations in the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research in support of robust NIH funding.

  • April 9, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
Group Letter Urging Support of at Least $11.581 Billion for CDC in FY26

AAMC joins over 218 organizations in the CDC Coalition in support of at least $11.581 billion for the CDC in FY 26.

  • April 9, 2025
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The AAMC Comments on CMS Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to their Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule.

  • April 9, 2025
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