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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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The Hidden and Vital Costs of Doing Science

F&A (Facilities and Administrative) costs are foundational—they pay for costs an institution incurs because of the research conducted. 

May 30, 2017

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Preparing Physicians to Address the Health Consequences of Climate Change

The academic medicine community must prepare future physicians and help increase awareness about the health consequences of climate change.

May 30, 2017

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eConsults Reduce Need for Specialty Referrals

The AAMC’s Project CORE program reduces the number of unnecessary specialist referrals while lowering costs and decreasing wait times.

May 23, 2017

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Scientists Are Turning Up the Volume

More researchers are recognizing the importance of communicating with and engaging the community about their work.

May 16, 2017

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Flipped Classrooms: Scrapping Lectures in Favor of Active Learning

Lectures are no longer a staple of medical education. Several institutions are “flipping” the classroom and introducing a more active learning model.

May 9, 2017

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Medical Schools, Teaching Hospitals Partner With Community to Move Toward Health Equity

The AAMC is helping improve health equity by creating systems that merge institutional community health initiatives in partnership with local organizations.

April 18, 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.