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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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Robots make the rounds

They shoot germ-killing rays, deliver meals, sort medications, and assist with physical therapy. But are robots in hospitals wonderful — or weird?

July 12, 2019

At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, six robots navigate the halls and elevators to deliver medications, linens, and more.

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Driving innovative health care solutions for underserved populations

Access to health care is not enough for patients who face problems accessing healthy foods or transportation to get to medical appointments.

July 10, 2019

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Enduring truths in an age of disruption

In his final column as president and CEO of the AAMC, Darrell G. Kirch, MD, reflects on the values that guide academic medicine.

July 9, 2019

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Will artificial intelligence replace doctors?

Several new studies have shown that computers can outperform doctors in cancer screenings and disease diagnoses.

July 9, 2019

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A launching pad to academic medicine

One research program for high school students served as a way into medicine for two medical school deans. Now they’re working to revive the program.

June 28, 2019

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AAMC Statement on Passage of House Committee on Ways and Means Health Care Package

The AAMC commends Richard Neal (D-MA) and the House Ways and Means Committee on legislation that will provide more physicians to address the opioid crisis.

June 26, 2019

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Vizient and AAMC Launch Clinical Practice Solutions Center to Drive Efficiency for Physician Practices

Vizient and the AAMC launched the Clinical Practice Solutions Center (CPSC), a platform promoting efficiency in academic and community practice organizations.