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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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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have…

As prostate cancer cases rise, newer drugs, genetic testing, and clearer imaging give patients more options, reduce side effects, and save time.

June 25, 2024

In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.

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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

June 20, 2024

Annie’s Place at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, offers no-cost childcare for parents to attend medical appointments.

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Can providing childcare at hospitals improve health?

Patients miss appointments — and health care workers miss work — because there’s no one to watch the kids. New programs test how on-site childcare might help.

June 12, 2024

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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

Press Release

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

Podcast

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.

May 29, 2020

Beyond the White Coat with David J. Skorton

Viewpoints

The MCAT® exam: Changes, flexibility for 2020 examinees

Despite some technical difficulties when registration first opened, there are plenty of slots for students who want to take the exam this year.

May 8, 2020

A woman in a mask sits at a computer taking an exam

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Shortened MCAT® exams, extended AMCAS® deadlines: How the pandemic has upended medical school admissions

Medical school applicants are struggling with many unknowns, like when they can take the MCAT® exam. Here's how schools are making admissions safe and fair.