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COVID is surging again. Here’s the latest on new variants, updated vaccines, and masking

The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines expected this fall may help stem the tide of another wave.

  • Aug. 14, 2024
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Why do people respond to stress and trauma so differently? The emerging field of…

A multidisciplinary approach to studying and treating brain disorders is shedding light on the mechanisms that may be behind psychological distress.

  • Aug. 8, 2024
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Ozone: An unseen health threat makes a comeback with climate change

Laws have reduced ground-level ozone since the 1970s, but scientists warn that rising temperatures will fuel more of the gas and stall pollution reduction.

  • Aug. 6, 2024
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6 common myths about diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical schools

As DEI efforts face criticism and are being defunded in some states, DEI leaders say the work is essential to improving health care for all.

  • July 31, 2024

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Flu Fighters: In Search of a Universal Vaccine

Each year, influenza kills tens of thousands of people. At academic medical centers, researchers are unlocking secrets to this elusive vaccine.

  • May 22, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Introduction of Legislation Supporting New Residency Positions to Combat Opioid Epidemic

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding introduction of the “Opioid Workforce Act of 2018” in both the House and Senate.

  • May 15, 2018
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Right before Match Day, I changed specialties

One student talks about what led him to change his specialty choice at the last minute, and how his career has benefited in the long run.

  • May 15, 2018
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Back to Bedside Projects Energize Residents, Improve Patient Care

A new program fosters greater interaction between patients and residents at 30 medical schools and teaching hospitals across the country.

  • May 8, 2018
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NIH Launches Historic All of Us Initiative

New precision medicine project has implications for academic medicine as data on 1 million Americans is collected, stored, and made available to researchers.

  • May 8, 2018
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Majority of MD-PhD Graduates Pursue Research, New Report Finds

A groundbreaking AAMC study tracks the career paths of MD-PhD dual-degree program graduates over 50 years.

  • May 8, 2018
Viewpoints
Black and White: Are Racial Categories Too Narrow?

Current options for identifying race fail to provide an accurate picture of health data and disparities. More diverse voices can change that.

  • May 1, 2018
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Training for Trauma

Military medical personnel prepare for the rigors of treating combat injuries by training at trauma centers at teaching hospitals.

  • April 30, 2018
Press Release
New AAMC Study Examines Career Trends Among MD-PhD Program Graduates

Study tracks the careers of MD-PhD dual-degree program graduates over 50 years and highlights results of a research project that explored their career paths.

  • April 25, 2018
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Supporting the Next Generation as the Physician Shortage Becomes Reality

As the physician shortage looms, we must do everything we can to prepare medical students and residents for the future of practice.

  • April 24, 2018