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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
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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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Advocacy, Policy, & Legislation
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AAMC Statement on Regulatory Relief for Teaching Hospitals

David Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the AAMC, issued the following statement on regulatory waivers and rule changes released by CMS.

  • May 1, 2020
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AAMC Statement on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.

  • April 21, 2020
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To address COVID-19 and future pandemics, we must answer fundamental questions

Being in the middle of a pandemic feels unsettling and frightening. We need more research to better diagnose, treat, and prevent COVID-19.

  • April 15, 2020
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AAMC Statement on COVID-19 Testing Capacity at Academic Medical Centers

President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement related to the April 13 AAMC letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx, MD, on COVID19.

  • April 14, 2020
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AAMC Statement on Ensuring Care for the Uninsured During the COVID-19 Crisis

David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement about the presidential proposal to divert resources from the emergency health care provider relief fund.

  • April 4, 2020
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AAMC Statement on Third Supplemental Funding Package

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement after the Senate came to an agreement on the CARES Act.

  • March 25, 2020
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The new coronavirus affects us all. But some groups may suffer more.

The new coronavirus is worrisome for everyone. But for people who live with poverty, health inequities, and other woes, the outbreak could be especially brutal.

  • March 16, 2020
Residents receive food from the National Guard near a containment area set up to halt the spread of COVID-19 in New Rochelle, New York.
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AAMC Releases Recommendations on Coronavirus

AAMC President & CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement after joining other hospital leaders for a meeting at the White House on coronavirus

  • March 11, 2020
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This should come as no surprise

As Congress considers laws to protect patients from surprise bills, teaching hospitals provide upfront cost estimates, fee discounts, and physicians in network.

  • March 11, 2020
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AAMC Statement on Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Package

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued a statement on the passage of the coronavirus emergency supplemental funding package.

  • March 5, 2020