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AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming the unlawfulness of cuts to NIH-funded research.

  • Jan. 6, 2026
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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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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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CMS Proposes Graduate Medical Education Updates in FY 2023 IPPS

The CMS introduced two proposals specific to GME with the release of the fiscal year 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule on April 18.

  • April 22, 2022
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NIH Increases NRSA Stipends by 2%

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on April 15 that it will increase NRSA stipends by approximately 2% for predocs and 2% for postdocs.

  • April 22, 2022
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CMS Releases New Health Equity Strategic Plan

The CMS announced key actions to advance health equity on April 20 as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to advance equity across the government.

  • April 22, 2022
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AAMC Responds to CMS RFI on Medicaid and CHIP Access

The AAMC submitted comments on April 18 in response to the CMS RFI on Access to Coverage and Care in Medicaid and CHIP.

  • April 22, 2022
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AAMC Calls on OSHA to Align COVID-19 Requirements with CDC

The AAMC submitted comments on April 20 to OSHA to align its COVID-19 ETS in healthcare settings with CDC requirements to reduce the burden on providers.

  • April 22, 2022
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