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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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FY26 Community Letter Urging Robust investment in ARPA-H

AAMC joins 128 entities in the research advocacy community urging at least $1.5 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in FY26.

  • Dec. 18, 2025
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AAMC Submits Comments to DHS on Public Charge Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to DHS, urging the withdrawal of the public charge proposed rule.

  • Dec. 18, 2025
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AAMC Sends 2025 Year-End Letter to Congressional Leadership

The AAMC sent a year-end letter to congressional leadership articulating key advocacy priorities for the academic medicine community.

  • Dec. 16, 2025
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AAMC Joins Amicus Brief in Challenge to 340B Rebate Program

AAMC joins amicus brief supporting challenge to HRSA-approved 340B Rebate Program.

  • Dec. 11, 2025
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AAMC Joins Hospital Community in Urging the Cancellation of the 340B Rebate Program

The AAMC joined a community letter to congressional leadership urging them to cancel the Trump Administration's proposed 340B Rebate Program.

  • Dec. 11, 2025
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