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AAMC Statement on the Omission of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing…

AAMC is disappointed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee did not include legislation that would reauthorize certain HRSA programs.

  • Sept. 22, 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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AAMC Statement on Passage of Full-Year Continuing Resolution

The AAMC released a statement on the passage of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 1968).

  • March 17, 2025
Capitol Hill, Washington
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AAMC Submits Comments to DEA on Proposed Telemedicine Prescribing Registrations

The AAMC commented on DEA’s proposals for new registries for telemedicine prescriptions of controlled substances without an in-person medical evaluation.

  • March 17, 2025
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Senate HELP Committee Votes to Advance NIH and FDA Nominees

The Senate HELP Committee on March 13 advanced the NIH and FDA nominees for a full Senate vote.

  • March 14, 2025
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AAMC Submits Comments to NIH on Strategic Plan for Disability Research

In a March 12 letter, the AAMC urged the NIH to expand data collection and strengthen partnerships in its Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research.

  • March 14, 2025
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AAMC Submits Comments to NIH on Increasing Findability of Research Results

The AAMC submitted comments to the NIH on the use of persistent identifiers and metadata to increase research transparency.

  • March 14, 2025
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