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Official account of the AAMC. The AAMC is a nonprofit representing medical schools & teaching hospitals.
Homelessness is a public health issue. Join us on 1/28 for “From Bedside to Street Medicine,” a free webinar on the role of academic health systems in caring for individuals experiencing homelessness, moderated by our own Clarence Fluker.
AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: From Bedside to Street Medicine: Improving Health Care for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (IDEAS)
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January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Homelessness is a public health issue. Join us on 1/28 for “From Bedside to Street Medicine,” a free webinar on the role of academic health systems in caring for individuals experiencing homelessness, moderated by our own Clarence Fluker.
The health care workforce is “moving from short-term disruption to long-term imbalance,” warns Gayle Lee, our senior director of workforce policy. More about how workforce pressures, immigration policy, and new tech can shape what comes next here.
Top healthcare provider trends in 2026
Health systems that address costs, workforce planning and portfolio strategy may be better positioned as reimbursement headwinds intensify this year.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The health care workforce is “moving from short-term disruption to long-term imbalance,” warns Gayle Lee, our senior director of workforce policy. More about how workforce pressures, immigration policy, and new tech can shape what comes next here.
We honor faculty whose work makes lasting contributions to public health. As 2026 nominations (due 1/23) continue for the David E. Rogers Award, we recognize 2025 awardee William Schaffner, MD, a national leader in vaccination and infectious disease. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards/rogers
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We honor faculty whose work makes lasting contributions to public health. As 2026 nominations (due 1/23) continue for the David E. Rogers Award, we recognize 2025 awardee William Schaffner, MD, a national leader in vaccination and infectious disease. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards/rogers
Last month, CMS distributed 400 new Medicare-supported GME residency positions nationwide — a “pivotal step toward alleviating the national physician shortage,” says our chief public policy officer Danielle Turnipseed. More in @forbes.com.
U.S. Awards 400 New Residencies As Down Payment On Doctor Shortage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is distributing a much-needed batch of 400 new Medicare-supported physician residencies to hospitals across the U.S.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Last month, CMS distributed 400 new Medicare-supported GME residency positions nationwide — a “pivotal step toward alleviating the national physician shortage,” says our chief public policy officer Danielle Turnipseed. More in @forbes.com.
“Remembering how you feel, right now, as a premed and why you want to go into medicine is so important,” says Harvard Medical School's Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH. “Keep that piece of yourself intact.” Read more in our Specialty Perspectives series, created for premeds.
Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, Internal Medicine
Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, is an internal medicine physician specializing in gastroenterology (GI) and neurogastroenterology.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“Remembering how you feel, right now, as a premed and why you want to go into medicine is so important,” says Harvard Medical School's Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH. “Keep that piece of yourself intact.” Read more in our Specialty Perspectives series, created for premeds.
We’re pleased with the appeals court’s decision that affirms the importance of supporting the real costs of NIH-funded medical research. Yesterday’s ruling protects research that benefits patients and communities nationwide.
AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit
The AAMC issued a statement regarding the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming the unlawfulness of cuts to NIH-funded research.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:17 PM
We’re pleased with the appeals court’s decision that affirms the importance of supporting the real costs of NIH-funded medical research. Yesterday’s ruling protects research that benefits patients and communities nationwide.
Our Report on Residents tracks trainees from med school to post-residency. While year-to-year shifts are subtle, trends emerge — like women becoming the majority of residents (50.2%) for the first time in 2024-25. Explore more highlights from the report.
10 facts about medical residents
New AAMC data show more women and international medical graduates, among other trends, in 2024-25.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Our Report on Residents tracks trainees from med school to post-residency. While year-to-year shifts are subtle, trends emerge — like women becoming the majority of residents (50.2%) for the first time in 2024-25. Explore more highlights from the report.
We’re reflecting on an extraordinary year for academic medicine. From record med school enrollment to the integration of AI, this year’s AAMCNews coverage captured an evolving field. Catch up on our top 15 stories of 2025! https://www.aamc.org/news/top-15-academic-medicine-stories-2025
Top 15 academic medicine stories of 2025
Our annual list of the most well-read AAMCNews stories of the year.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We’re reflecting on an extraordinary year for academic medicine. From record med school enrollment to the integration of AI, this year’s AAMCNews coverage captured an evolving field. Catch up on our top 15 stories of 2025! https://www.aamc.org/news/top-15-academic-medicine-stories-2025
In 2025, academic health systems navigated major financial shifts tied to federal policy and broader economic pressures. From rethinking care models to working with lawmakers to keep patients insured, see how they adapted in real time to continue caring for patients, families, and communities.
Hospitals make painful choices as federal cutbacks add to economic headwinds
In the face of funding reductions and business challenges, academic health systems reduce staff, press lawmakers for relief, and work to keep patients insured.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In 2025, academic health systems navigated major financial shifts tied to federal policy and broader economic pressures. From rethinking care models to working with lawmakers to keep patients insured, see how they adapted in real time to continue caring for patients, families, and communities.
Know a medical student, resident, or fellow working to reduce the environmental impact of health care delivery? The Emerging Physician Leader Award, offered by Health Care Without Harm in collaboration with the AAMC, recognizes this work. Share with your network:
Health professional awards, scholarships, & fellowships | Health Care Without Harm - US & Canada
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January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Know a medical student, resident, or fellow working to reduce the environmental impact of health care delivery? The Emerging Physician Leader Award, offered by Health Care Without Harm in collaboration with the AAMC, recognizes this work. Share with your network:
2025 Sullivan Award recipient Leon McDougle, MD, calls for leadership that helps “re-establish the moral high ground in academic medicine.” Help recognize leaders committed to promoting a health care workforce including people of all backgrounds & perspectives.
Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Award
The Sullivan Award honors an individual who demonstrates, through their leadership, a commitment to promoting equal opportunity in the health care workforce.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
2025 Sullivan Award recipient Leon McDougle, MD, calls for leadership that helps “re-establish the moral high ground in academic medicine.” Help recognize leaders committed to promoting a health care workforce including people of all backgrounds & perspectives.
As we enter 2026, we’re grateful for the people across academic medicine who continue to advance health, education, and discovery. Wishing our community a healthy, hopeful, and impactful New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
As we enter 2026, we’re grateful for the people across academic medicine who continue to advance health, education, and discovery. Wishing our community a healthy, hopeful, and impactful New Year!
“The AAMC has signed on to an amicus brief supporting a challenge to a fundamental shift in the 340B program set to take effect Jan. 1, which will result in immediate, irreparable harm to safety-net hospitals and patients served by them. Read more.
AAMC Joins Amicus Brief Challenging 340B Rebate Program
The AAMC joined an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to a HRSA-approved 340B rebate program.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“The AAMC has signed on to an amicus brief supporting a challenge to a fundamental shift in the 340B program set to take effect Jan. 1, which will result in immediate, irreparable harm to safety-net hospitals and patients served by them. Read more.
In 2025 alone, our virtual communities network welcomed over 3.3K new members, saw 54 new communities created, and over 2.5K resources added to our library. Join for free and don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers across academic medicine. https://communities.aamc.org/
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December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In 2025 alone, our virtual communities network welcomed over 3.3K new members, saw 54 new communities created, and over 2.5K resources added to our library. Join for free and don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers across academic medicine. https://communities.aamc.org/
This year, AAMCNews covered stories of resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to educating physicians and advancing patient care. We’re proud to highlight the 15 top stories that shaped the conversation in 2025. https://www.aamc.org/news/top-15-academic-medicine-stories-2025
Top 15 academic medicine stories of 2025
Our annual list of the most well-read AAMCNews stories of the year.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This year, AAMCNews covered stories of resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to educating physicians and advancing patient care. We’re proud to highlight the 15 top stories that shaped the conversation in 2025. https://www.aamc.org/news/top-15-academic-medicine-stories-2025
The health of our nation depends on strong investments in care, research, and the health care workforce. The AAMC has shared a public letter with congressional leadership outlining what Congress can do to protect the health of communities. https://www.aamc.org/media/87736/download
AAMC End of Year Letter to Congressional Leadership
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December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The health of our nation depends on strong investments in care, research, and the health care workforce. The AAMC has shared a public letter with congressional leadership outlining what Congress can do to protect the health of communities. https://www.aamc.org/media/87736/download
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At the end of the year, I often think about my goals for the year ahead. If you're doing this too, I invite you to check out @AAMC.org's CORE Leadership Development programs as inspiration for those in academic medicine, no matter what your career stage! www.aamc.org/learn-networ...
CORE Leadership Development Programs
Discover AAMC CORE programs—tailored leadership development for every career stage to help you build skills, lead effectively, and advance your impact.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
At the end of the year, I often think about my goals for the year ahead. If you're doing this too, I invite you to check out @AAMC.org's CORE Leadership Development programs as inspiration for those in academic medicine, no matter what your career stage! www.aamc.org/learn-networ...
After vertigo and deafness forced her to quit work and sculpting, Marcia Robinson-Rouse got her life back with a robotic-assisted cochlear implant at University of Iowa Health Center. Read how decades of #academicmedicine research made it possible.
Cochlear implant surgery restores lost hearing
For Utah sculptor, robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery offered precision — and peace of mind.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After vertigo and deafness forced her to quit work and sculpting, Marcia Robinson-Rouse got her life back with a robotic-assisted cochlear implant at University of Iowa Health Center. Read how decades of #academicmedicine research made it possible.
How are med schools expanding beyond treating disease to preventing it? Med students are learning skills once considered “extra,” like how food affects recovery, how sleep influences healing, and how movement, stress, and community shape health outcomes. https://bit.ly/3MTcYk9
Medical schools focus on prevention as well as treatment of disease
From teaching kitchens to curriculum makeovers, more medical schools are making preventive and lifestyle medicine a training priority.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
How are med schools expanding beyond treating disease to preventing it? Med students are learning skills once considered “extra,” like how food affects recovery, how sleep influences healing, and how movement, stress, and community shape health outcomes. https://bit.ly/3MTcYk9
What gives hope for the future of academic medicine? 2025 Nickens Award recipient Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, points to the collective power of students, faculty, & patients. Nominate a leader advancing opportunity & access in medicine by Jan. 23. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards/nickens
December 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
What gives hope for the future of academic medicine? 2025 Nickens Award recipient Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, points to the collective power of students, faculty, & patients. Nominate a leader advancing opportunity & access in medicine by Jan. 23. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards/nickens
From veterans to first-generation college students to MD-PhD candidates, the newest class of med students brings a wealth of experiences that will shape the future of health care in the U.S. Explore the full AAMC report. https://www.aamc.org/news/us-medical-schools-enroll-record-number-students-2025
U.S. medical schools enroll record number of students in 2025
New AAMC data show first-time applicants and women drove increase in applications to medical schools.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
From veterans to first-generation college students to MD-PhD candidates, the newest class of med students brings a wealth of experiences that will shape the future of health care in the U.S. Explore the full AAMC report. https://www.aamc.org/news/us-medical-schools-enroll-record-number-students-2025
Missed #AAMC25 in San Antonio last month? Many of our plenary and Voices of Medicine sessions were covered by our news team, so you can still catch up on the ideas, insights, and conversations shaping academic medicine. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/learn-serve-lead
Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting
Learn Serve Lead (LSL) is the signature learning and networking event for all those who care about the future of academic medicine.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Missed #AAMC25 in San Antonio last month? Many of our plenary and Voices of Medicine sessions were covered by our news team, so you can still catch up on the ideas, insights, and conversations shaping academic medicine. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/learn-serve-lead
Looking ahead to January? Start the new year with fresh ideas. January AAMC webinars will explore timely topics across medical education, health care, and academic medicine leadership. Learn more and register: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars
AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Upcoming Webinars
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December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Looking ahead to January? Start the new year with fresh ideas. January AAMC webinars will explore timely topics across medical education, health care, and academic medicine leadership. Learn more and register: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars
Happy holidays to all who celebrate! We wish our academic medicine community peace, wellness, and time with loved ones this week.
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happy holidays to all who celebrate! We wish our academic medicine community peace, wellness, and time with loved ones this week.
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One of the highlights of my year was talking with Dr. Julie Freischlag at #AAMC25 about the moments that inspired and motivated us across our long medical careers. I always learn from her and am moved by the great compassion she shows for her patients. vimeo.com/1136259549
AAMC Leadership Plenary (Learn Serve Lead 2025)
AAMC Board Chair Julie A. Freischlag, MD, and AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, hosted an on-stage discussion during Learn Serve Lead 2025: The AAMC Annual…
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December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
One of the highlights of my year was talking with Dr. Julie Freischlag at #AAMC25 about the moments that inspired and motivated us across our long medical careers. I always learn from her and am moved by the great compassion she shows for her patients. vimeo.com/1136259549