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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
Microplastics research, conceptual image
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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
Prostate cancer cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)
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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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Finding success as a first-generation medical student

Students who were the first in their families to graduate from college are bringing about change in medical school, cheered on by mentors and advocates.

  • July 2, 2019
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AAMC Statement on the Lower Health Care Costs Act

AAMC supports the HELP Committee’s interest in protecting patients from surprise medical bills but is dismayed they chose to address the issue via rate setting.

  • June 26, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Passage of House Committee on Ways and Means Health Care Package

The AAMC commends Richard Neal (D-MA) and the House Ways and Means Committee on legislation that will provide more physicians to address the opioid crisis.

  • June 26, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Passage of Spending Package

Darrell G. Kirch, issued a statement on a spending package that includes funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.

  • June 19, 2019
Press Release
Vizient and AAMC Launch Clinical Practice Solutions Center to Drive Efficiency for Physician Practices

Vizient and the AAMC launched the Clinical Practice Solutions Center (CPSC), a platform promoting efficiency in academic and community practice organizations.

  • June 12, 2019
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What can we learn from an epidemic?

AAMC Executive Vice President Atul Grover says we can use the lessons of the AIDS epidemic in the 1990s to inform our work today around the opioid crisis.

  • June 11, 2019
Press Release
AAMC, AAU, and APLU Statement on HHS Limits on Fetal Tissue Research

Learn more about the AAMC, AAU, and APLU statement on HHS limits on fetal tissue research.

  • June 5, 2019
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GME Day of Action

As the centerpiece of the AAMC's first ever GME Day of Action, a Congressional briefing was held called “Medicare’s Role in Addressing the Physician Shortage.”

  • May 9, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Committee Passage of House FY 2020 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds the House Appropriations Committee for investing in programs that enable medical schools and teaching hospitals to promote health security.

  • May 8, 2019
Press Release
Joint Statement on 340B Court Decision From the American Hospital Association (AHA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and America's Essential Hospitals (AEH)

A court ruling backs opposition by the AAMC, AHA, and AEH against cuts to the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

  • May 7, 2019