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Caitlin Bernard, MD, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during a 2017 leadership training institute hosted by Physicians for Reproductive Health.
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In 2022, Caitlin Bernard, MD, performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim. Her life hasn’t been the same since

Threats to her safety. Legal risks. Working as one of two abortion providers statewide. Despite such obstacles, this Indiana OB-GYN is more committed than ever.

  • July 3, 2024
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Microplastics are inside us all. What does that mean for our health?

Tiny plastic particles have been found throughout the human body, but researchers say they’re just starting to understand the impact.

  • June 27, 2024
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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have…

As prostate cancer cases rise, newer drugs, genetic testing, and clearer imaging give patients more options, reduce side effects, and save time.

  • June 25, 2024
In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.
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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

  • June 20, 2024

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AAMC Statement on House Introduction of Opioid Workforce Act of 2019

Darrell G. Kirch issued a statement on the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 (H.R. 2439), which would support new residency positions to combat the opioid epidemic.

  • May 2, 2019
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Academic medicine leads efforts to address the opioid epidemic

Darrell Kirch, MD, lauds the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals for their multifaceted efforts to tackle pain management and opioid use disorder.

  • April 30, 2019
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How do you know what treatment is right for you . . . or your patients?

Comparative effectiveness research is vital to patient care and why PCORI has been critical in changing the way physicians practice medicine.

  • April 30, 2019
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New Findings Confirm Predictions on Physician Shortage

The United States will see a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032 as demand for physicians continues to grow faster than supply.

  • April 23, 2019
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High quality, affordable health care is the right of every American

As the number of uninsured Americans rises, AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, urges policymakers to push forward.

  • March 26, 2019
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Workforce development programs help serve the underserved

The Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing Workforce development programs play a critical role in training a workforce.

  • March 22, 2019
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Match Day Brings Promise for Tomorrow's Physicians; Future Doctor Shortage Looms

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement following the 2019 Main Residency Match®

  • March 15, 2019
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AAMC Statement on Introduction of House GME Expansion Legislation

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement about the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 (H.R. 1763)

  • March 14, 2019
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AAMC Statement on President’s FY 2020 Budget Proposal

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s FY 2020 budget request.

  • March 11, 2019
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340B Helps the Most Vulnerable Patients

One of the most effective health care programs, 340B comes at no cost to taxpayers. Learn how the program benefits teaching hospitals, patients, and communities

  • March 3, 2019
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