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Six 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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5 medical breakthroughs that ease pain and save lives

From a supersmart bionic leg to gene therapy for deafness, we look at recent advancements from academic medicine that aim to reduce suffering and treat disease.

  • July 30, 2024
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Medical-student Olympians

A handful of current medical students are either competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris — or competed in the Olympic trials. Here are their stories.

  • July 25, 2024
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We need more Black women in the biomedical sciences

Black women represent less than 7% of doctoral candidates in science and engineering, and less than 9% of the STEM workforce. We can do better.

  • July 23, 2024

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Progress in predicting suicide

For decades, the goal of identifying those most at risk of ending their lives has remained elusive. Finally, it may be within sight.

  • Nov. 26, 2018
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Small changes, big results: How five hospitals are drastically improving care

Relatively small actions at these academic medical centers have led to significant successes.

  • Nov. 26, 2018
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He studied life-changing traumas. Then he faced his own.

After a near-fatal attack, a medical school dean found his own resiliency. Here’s how he did it — and the wisdom he offers others.

  • Nov. 19, 2018
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Labor pains: The OB-GYN shortage

Half of U.S. counties lack a single OB-GYN, and some women’s lives are endangered by long treks for needed care. What leaders in academic medicine are doing.

  • Nov. 15, 2018
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21st Century Health Care Workforce Development

As the academic medicine community works to combat the physician shortage, all stakeholders need to ensure that our physician workforce is diverse.

  • Nov. 13, 2018
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Scaling the mountaintops of academic medicine

The AAMC’s president and CEO looks back on how far academic medicine has come — and ahead to its future heights.

  • Nov. 12, 2018
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Exposing vulnerabilities: How hackers could target your medical devices

Pacemakers, insulin pumps, and more are potential prey for malicious hacking. What leaders are doing to safeguard medical devices.

  • Nov. 12, 2018
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Physicians share stories of struggle and hope

Four extraordinary physicians described their experiences and inspirations at the AAMC’s annual meeting.

  • Nov. 8, 2018
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2018–2019 AAMC Board of Directors Announced

The AAMC has announced its new board of directors. The board’s term will run through the conclusion of Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting in November.

  • Nov. 7, 2018
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Anita Hill: “We cannot turn a blind eye”

The Brandeis University law professor and advocate for women’s equality implored attendees of Learn Serve Lead 2018 to address bias and sexual harassment.

  • Nov. 4, 2018
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