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Meet the AAMC’s new Chief Scientific Officer

Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, joins the AAMC from the UCSF School of Medicine. She shares her thoughts on the challenges facing scientists today.

July 16, 2024

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Women in medicine make gains, but obstacles remain

A study shows how their presence has grown as learners, teachers, and leaders, but pay disparities and gender harassment continue.

July 9, 2024

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, became a lightning rod in the abortion debate. Here's…

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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Bryan Stevenson: It’s time to change the narrative around race and poverty

To have a healthy nation, we must face the past and connect with those who still suffer, civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson told thousands at Learn Serve Lead.

Nov. 8, 2019

Civil rights attorney and author Bryan Stevenson delivers a speech on stage.

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Skorton: Terminating DACA would be bad for America’s health

In a new Washington Post op-ed, David J. Skorton, MD, AAMC president and CEO, examines the impact rescission of DACA would have on the health of the nation.

Nov. 5, 2019

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Foreign data theft: What academic institutions can do to protect themselves

Academic research labs across the country are taking steps to protect their intellectual property after the NIH warned of data breaches and shadow labs.

Nov. 4, 2019

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AAMC Statement on Final CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule

AAMC Chief Health Care Officer Janis Orlowski, MD, released a statement in response to the CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule final rule.

Nov. 1, 2019

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How to stop the epidemic of vaping-associated lung illness

Former FDA Commissioner calls for a ban on flavors in vaping products, a campaign to correct misinformation, and to prosecute those who sell to minors.

Oct. 29, 2019

Illustration of a toxic smoke in lung cancer or illness

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Should the federal government regulate vaping?

Former FDA commissioner Robert Califf, MD, examines the history of tobacco regulation and suggests how we might curb vaping-related lung illness.

Oct. 28, 2019

Press Release

AAMC Statement on House Passage of EMPOWER for Health Act

A statement from AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, on House passage of the EMPOWER for Health Act.

Oct. 28, 2019

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We must help asylum-seekers. Here’s a key way to do that.

For those fleeing persecution, a doctor’s evaluation can make all the difference. Medical students can play a key role in offering this life-changing service.