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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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Medical School Burnout

Medical schools are stepping up to develop strategies to prevent and manage what appears to be a troubling rise in burnout among medical students.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Bringing the Lessons of Mindfulness to Medical School

More medical schools and teaching hospitals are introducing mindfulness training as a way to promote resilience and manage work-related stress.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Viewpoint: Reducing Stress, Burnout in the Medical Community

Leaders at medical schools and teaching hospitals must come together to inspire cultural change and make stress management and mental wellness a priority.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Transcript: VaccineVoices: COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

On this episode, we talk with health care providers and experts to debunk common myths and share accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Transcript: VaccineVoices: Promoting Equity in Vaccine Access

This episode talks about the racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates and explores strategies to promote equity in vaccine access.

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Transcript: VaccineVoices: Talking to Health Care Personnel About Getting Vaccinated

This episode talks about the challenges health care systems are experiencing in trying to ensure their staff are vaccinated.

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Transcript: Persevering During a Pandemic: Connecting With So Others Might Eat

AAMC Director of Community Engagement Clarence Fluker talks with Dr. Sharma about how the pandemic has impacted access to much-needed health care.

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Transcript: Medical students rally to connect with isolated seniors during the pandemic

Medical students volunteer to help ease isolation for seniors in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020 AAMCNews Stories

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