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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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Our Concerned Community

The academic medicine community held meetings this spring to discuss how to move forward while staying true to its missions.

April 25, 2017

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Raising the Bar: Helping Faculty Advance Learning with MedEdPORTAL

With its high-quality, peer-reviewed curricula, MedEdPORTAL® can support educators training the next generation of physicians and other health professionals.

April 18, 2017

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Twitter is Trending in Academic Medicine

Twitter offers a means for educators, clinicians, and researchers to communicate and stay connected with each other in real time.

Feb. 20, 2017

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How Undergraduate Programs Can Boost Minority Success in Medical School

The Meyerhoff Scholars Program keeps minority students in STEM disciplines by shifting the emphasis from “weeding out” to supporting student success.

Jan. 16, 2017

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Keeping Everyone Safe: Violence Prevention in Hospitals

Educating hospital staff, faculty, and medical students about violence prevention can increase safety and resilience.

Jan. 8, 2017

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Executive Communications: AMC Leaders Share Best Practices

A strategic communications plan helps leaders convey their values and vision, define their messages, draw on their strengths, and guide conversations.

Nov. 21, 2016

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Psychologist Kay Redfield Jamison Underscores Need to Destigmatize Mental Illness in Medical Education

Psychologist and writer, Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, shares her perspectives on coping with mental illness.

Nov. 14, 2016

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Celebrating 70 Years of VA Academic Affiliations

2016 marks the 70th anniversary of the affiliation between the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).