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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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Rooting out implicit bias in admissions

At one medical school, admissions committee members didn't even know they harbored hidden biases. But some simple training opened their eyes.

Feb. 4, 2019

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Trading places: When doctors become patients

Physicians learn the importance of empathy and language and gain an appreciation for the trauma of illness.

Feb. 4, 2019

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Recognizing and stopping human trafficking

Human trafficking occurs every day in the United States, and physicians must learn to recognize the signs.

Jan. 30, 2019

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10 wishes for the new year

From more affordable health care to greater humanism in medical education, AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, outlines his aspirations for 2019.

Jan. 28, 2019

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What “informed consent” really means

A patient's right to consent is basic. But legal, ethical, cultural, administrative, and interpersonal issues mean it's anything but simple.

Jan. 24, 2019

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7 more facts about residents today

The AAMC’s 2018 Report on Residents reveals trends in specialty choices, average test scores, and post-residency activities. Read more of the report's findings.