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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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Supreme Court Upholds HHS Interpretation of Medicare DSH Calculation

The Supreme Court upheld the HHS’ interpretation of entitlement to supplemental security income (SSI) benefits as used in the Medicare DSH calculation.

May 2, 2025

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House Education and Workforce Committee Advances Reconciliation Legislation

The House Education and Workforce Committee amended and approved reconciliation legislation that would eliminate and reduce financial aid programs.

May 2, 2025

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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in Second NIH Grants Termination Lawsuit

The AAMC led seven other national organizations in a second amicus brief challenging the abrupt and unlawful NIH grant terminations.

May 2, 2025

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AAMC Urges Support for Biomedical Research Ahead of Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing

The AAMC submitted a statement for the record on biomedical research in advance of an April 30 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.

May 2, 2025

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President’s FY26 Budget Proposes Significant Cuts to Academic Medicine Priorities

President Trump unveiled his “skinny” budget, outlining substantial proposed cuts to biomedical research, health workforce, and public health programs.