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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

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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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Feeling overwhelmed? Make more time for love and play

Author Brigid Schulte observes how medical workers fall into a busyness trap, how it hurts them and their work, and how to put more “live” into their lives.

Oct. 8, 2020

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AAMC releases framework to address and eliminate racism

Racism impacts all aspects of academic medicine, from inequitable medical school admissions policies to inadequate care of patients of color.

Oct. 6, 2020

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AAMC Statement on Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines

The AAMC issued this statement in response to the approval of COVID-19 vaccines.

Oct. 6, 2020

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Your COVID-19 testing questions — answered

As the virus spreads through the highest levels of the United States government, experts share what we know about testing.

Oct. 5, 2020

A woman receives a swab test from a medical provider

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Joint AAMC, AHA Statement on NASEM Report on Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine

AAMC and AHA released a statement supporting the NASEM report on equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccines.

Oct. 2, 2020

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Hurricanes, wildfires, and an ongoing pandemic: How academic medical centers are coping with competing crises

Medical centers in Washington, Oregon, and Alabama use lessons learned from COVID-19 response to manage natural disasters but worry about long-term impact.

Oct. 1, 2020

Portland residents step outside to view the wildfire smoke casting a colored haze over a neighborhood on Sept. 9, 2020.

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AAMC Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution

AAMC Statement on the passage of of the continuing resolution (CR) by the House of Representatives and Senate to keep the government open until Dec. 11

Sept. 30, 2020

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Interest in hospital-at-home programs explodes during COVID-19

To free up beds and protect vulnerable patients, hospitals are sending patients home with IVs, EKG devices, and other mainstays of acute care. Will it last?