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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
Advocacy & Policy
How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

AAMC Action is a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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AAMC Comments to Senate Finance Committee on Addressing Barriers to Mental Health Care

Read the AAMC’s policy recommendations to promote access to behavioral health care.

  • Nov. 15, 2021
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Commends Califf Nomination as Next FDA Commissioner

The AAMC issued a Nov. 12 statement commending President Joe Biden’s nomination of Robert Califf, MD, to be the next FDA commissioner.

  • Nov. 12, 2021
Dr. Robert Califf
Washington Highlights
Over 150 House Members Support Revisions to Surprise Medical Billing Rule

Over 150 members of the House of Representatives signed a Dear Colleague letter urging changes to the No Surprises Act interim final rule issued on Sept. 30.

  • Nov. 12, 2021
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AAMC Joins CNSF in Letters on Funding, Policy Priorities for the National Science Foundation

The AAMC joined the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) in letters to Congress and the Biden administration on National Science Foundation priorities.

  • Nov. 12, 2021
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on the Nomination of Robert M. Califf, MD as FDA Commissioner

On November 12, the AAMC released a statement commending President Biden’s nomination of Robert M. Califf, MD, to be the next commissioner of the FDA.

  • Nov. 12, 2021
Dr. Robert Califf
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