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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

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

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AAMC Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution

AAMC Statement on the passage of of the continuing resolution (CR) by the House of Representatives and Senate to keep the government open until Dec. 11

Sept. 30, 2020

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AAMC Statement on COVID-19 Relief Package Negotiations

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on COVID-19 relief legislation negotiation efforts.

Aug. 10, 2020

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AAMC releases road map to reset nation’s approach to COVID-19

Evidence-based plan calls for immediate action to remedy critical shortages and increase testing, as well as longer-term actions.

July 29, 2020

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AAMC Statement on House Appropriations Committee FY 2021 Labor-HHS Spending Bill

David J. Skorton issued the following statement on the passage of FY 2021 spending bill by the House Appropriations.

July 13, 2020

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Transcript: Exploring the Future of Health Care Policy After COVID-19: Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.)

David Skorton, AAMC president and CEO, talks with Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.) to discuss how the coronavirus has forced us to look at health care policy .

May 29, 2020

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Transcript: Exploring the Future of Health Care Policy After COVID-19: Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)

"Beyond the White Coat" Transcript: Episode 5, Part 1

May 29, 2020

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Exploring the Future of Health Care Policy After COVID-19

David Skorton, MD, AAMC president and CEO, talks with Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.) about how health care policy will change.