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In uncertain times, leaders must lean in to their own humanity

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, will speak about leadership through connection at Learn Serve Lead 2025: The AAMC Annual Meeting.

  • Sept. 10, 2025
Cancer survivor Leonard Marquez, center, is pictured here with his wife, Jennifer, second from left, and his daughters, Abby, far left; Ellie, second from right; and Caroline, far right.
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When the doctor shortage is personal

Eight years after surviving a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, the author urges Congress to pass legislation to help fund training for more doctors.

  • Sept. 9, 2025
Matthew Marquardt, a third-year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, wins Ironman Cairns in June 2025.
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Pushing his limits: Medical student Matthew Marquardt goes for the podium at the Ironman World Championship

The third-year medical student and professional triathlete keeps shattering expectations about what’s possible in triathlon and medicine.

  • Aug. 27, 2025
Holden Thorp, PhD, gives the commencement address at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine 2025 commencement ceremony.
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To restore trust in science, scientists should focus on storytelling

Holden Thorp, PhD, top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors, the power of well-told stories, and the value of admitting error.

  • Aug. 20, 2025

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Want to help battle COVID-19? Bring in more community health workers

COVID-19 has hit marginalized communities hard. But community health workers can help battle deadly health care inequities and inefficiencies.

  • June 9, 2020
Community health worker Orson Brown (right) reviews health-related goals with a patient during a pre-pandemic home visit in Philadelphia
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Academic medical leaders and learners reflect on police brutality, racism, and the path forward

Students, physicians, and academic medical centers have a role to play in recognizing structural racism and addressing health disparities.

  • June 5, 2020
Protesters gathered on H and 16th streets in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, June 3, around 6:30 p.m. to protest police brutality
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Excited, scared, ready: Medical students head back to clerkships

Months after the pandemic closed their clinical clerkships, some medical students are heading back. How will that work, and how does it feel to be returning?

  • June 2, 2020
Jake Kieserman, a third-year student at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, suits up for his surgery clerkship on one of his first days back
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Police Brutality and Racism in America and Their Impact on Health

The AAMC issued this statement on police brutality and racism in America and their impact on health.

  • June 1, 2020
A female doctor standing with arms crossed
Press Release
AAMC Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from World Health Organization

AAMC issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement to end the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization

  • May 30, 2020
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Transcript: Exploring the Future of Health Care Policy After COVID-19: Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.)

David Skorton, AAMC president and CEO, talks with Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.) to discuss how the coronavirus has forced us to look at health care policy .

  • May 29, 2020
Podcast
Exploring the Future of Health Care Policy After COVID-19

David Skorton, MD, AAMC president and CEO, talks with Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.) about how health care policy will change.

  • May 29, 2020
Beyond the White Coat with David J. Skorton
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Transcript: Exploring the Future of Health Care Policy After COVID-19: Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)

"Beyond the White Coat" Transcript: Episode 5, Part 1

  • May 29, 2020
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Now more than ever, academic medicine needs to promote talented women

The pandemic highlights the need for talented doctors and scientists. The State of Women in Academic Medicine report shares advances and challenges for women.

  • May 28, 2020
Group of diverse women in medicine
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Research at warp speed: Urgent, personal, frightening

Researchers say searching for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines raises unprecedented feelings and challenges. They reflect on pressure, innovation, and impact.

  • May 26, 2020
Timothy Murphy, MD, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York