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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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Match Day Brings Promise for Tomorrow's Physicians; Future Doctor Shortage Looms

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement following the 2019 Main Residency Match®

  • March 15, 2019
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Congratulations, new residents!

2019 Match Day is the largest in history, with more than 30,000 MD students matching to residency training programs across the country.

  • March 15, 2019
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Making it in med school after another career

Pastry chef, rock musician, firefighter. Nontraditional students take unconventional paths to medicine and bring welcome experience to the profession.

  • March 12, 2019
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More than 9,000 attended the virtual med school fair — and it's still going on

Private chats with admissions experts. Tips for preparing for the MCAT® exam. Information from 70 schools.

  • March 6, 2019
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The social media dilemma

Should you friend your patients? Is it OK to post about the #MeToo movement? What about discussing cases online, even in the most generic terms?

  • March 4, 2019
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Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers

They broke barriers and shattered stereotypes and went on to conduct research, discover treatments, and provide leadership that improved the health of millions.

  • Feb. 25, 2019
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8 things to know about residency and The Match®

Match Day is a turning point in the lives of tomorrow’s physicians. How much do you know about residency and The Match®?

  • Feb. 25, 2019
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Addressing racism and mistreatment in academic medicine

Leaders in academic medicine must confront racism and inequity to create a culture that exemplifies our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

  • Feb. 21, 2019
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To disclose or not to disclose: That is just one of the questions

The AAMC’s Heather Pierce, JD, takes a deep dive into conflict of interest and Convey®, an innovative tool that streamlines research-funding disclosures.

  • Feb. 18, 2019
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New Initiative: Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM

Leading academic and professional societies have announced their launch of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM.

  • Feb. 14, 2019