AAMCNews

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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Press Release

AAMC Statement on House Introduction of Opioid Workforce Act of 2019

Darrell G. Kirch issued a statement on the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 (H.R. 2439), which would support new residency positions to combat the opioid epidemic.

May 2, 2019

Press Release

New Findings Confirm Predictions on Physician Shortage

The United States will see a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032 as demand for physicians continues to grow faster than supply.

April 23, 2019

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Residents are sleep deprived. So what’s new?

Medical schools and teaching hospitals are closely monitoring duty hours, educating learners on sleep hygiene, and even building sleep pods to fight fatigue.

April 18, 2019

Viewpoints

What it's like to be a student on the admissions committee

From detecting hidden talents to unearthing exaggerated claims, a med school student helps pick her future peers.

April 16, 2019

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Closing the gender pay gap in medicine

Leaders in academic medicine have been working to address salary inequities. A new AAMC report highlights the progress made to date.

April 16, 2019

Viewpoints

Race in admissions in the wake of the Texas Tech resolution

Medical schools may continue to pursue the all-important goals of diversity and inclusion while following the principles of law.

April 12, 2019

AAMCNews

Docs gone wild: The risks and rewards of wilderness medicine

The popularity of adventure tourism and extreme sports creates the need for doctors trained to care for patients in austere conditions with limited resources.