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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 Announces New “Birthing-Friendly” Hospital Designation

The CMS announced key actions to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity on April 13 as part of Black Maternal Health Week.

  • April 15, 2022
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AAMC Comments on Medicaid Request for Information

AAMC comments on Medicaid Request for Information

  • April 14, 2022
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AAMC Names Stephen J. Lopez, PhD, MBA, as Chief Information Officer

The AAMC has announced Stephen J. Lopez, PhD, MBA, as its new chief information officer.

  • April 11, 2022
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AAMC Addresses OSTP Request on Strengthening Community Health Through Technology

On March 30, the AAMC responded to an OSTP RFI on how digital technologies are used to transform community health, individual wellness, and health equity.

  • April 8, 2022
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AAMC Comments on NIH Strategic Plan for Diversity

The AAMC on April 1 submitted a letter in response to an RFI on the NIH-wide strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

  • April 8, 2022
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