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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 Reacts to Senate-Amended Budget Resolution

Senate Republicans unveiled their amendment to the House-passed budget resolution, unlocking the next step in the reconciliation process.

  • April 4, 2025
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AAMC Issues Statement on Mass Layoffs at HHS

The AAMC issued an April 2 statement on the mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

  • April 4, 2025
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AAMC Statement on the Senate Budget Resolution

The AAMC issued a statement on the Senate Budget Resolution.

  • April 3, 2025
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AAMC Statement on Mass Layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services

The AAMC issued a statement on the commencement of layoffs and reorganization at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • April 2, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Group Letter Outlining Concerns with Tariffs

The AAMC joined a group of health care organizations in an April 1 letter to U.S. Trade Representative Greer outlining concerns with tariffs proposed by the Tru

  • April 1, 2025
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