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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
Prostate cancer cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)
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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 Passage of Second FY 2020 Continuing Resolution

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, issued a statement on the passage of a second continuing resolution for FY 2020.

  • Nov. 20, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Senate Introduction of Opioid Workforce Act of 2019

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued a statement following Senate introduction of the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019.

  • Nov. 19, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Final CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule

AAMC Chief Health Care Officer Janis Orlowski, MD, released a statement in response to the CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule final rule.

  • Nov. 1, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Enactment of Continuing Resolution

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, released a statement on the passage of a continuing resolution through November 21, 2019.

  • Sept. 27, 2019
AAMCNews
How well does the MCAT® exam predict success in medical school?

Researchers spent years studying thousands of students to assess the new MCAT® exam. Here are some of their key — and surprising —discoveries.

  • Sept. 20, 2019
A female resident raises her hand to ask a question in class.
AAMCNews
Protect Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments

A primer on Medicaid DSH payments and the AAMC's position on them.

  • Sept. 18, 2019
Press Release
Joint Statement on Outpatient Payment Policy Court Decision from AHA and AAMC

A joint statement from the AAMC and the AHA regarding the District Court's decision that HHS exceeded its authority in reducing payments to certain HOPDs.

  • Sept. 17, 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
Press Release
AAMC Statement on the Texas Federal Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

An amicus brief filed jointly by several national hospital associations says dismantling the ACA will be disastrous for the nation’s health care system.

  • Dec. 14, 2018
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21st Century Health Care Workforce Development

As the academic medicine community works to combat the physician shortage, all stakeholders need to ensure that our physician workforce is diverse.

  • Nov. 13, 2018