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Official account of the AAMC. The AAMC is a nonprofit representing medical schools & teaching hospitals.
Medical research saves lives. In 2025, the AAMC advocated against cuts to NIH-funded research and grants, which included filing a Supreme Court amicus brief. We continue to support sustained funding growth for the NIH.
Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research
Learn more about how AAMC-supported policies promote funding for health and scientific research.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Medical research saves lives. In 2025, the AAMC advocated against cuts to NIH-funded research and grants, which included filing a Supreme Court amicus brief. We continue to support sustained funding growth for the NIH.
Wrap up the year with new opportunities to learn and connect. This December, AAMC webinars explore timely topics in medical education, public health, and academic health system leadership. Start the new year informed and inspired. Register: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars
AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Upcoming Webinars
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November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Wrap up the year with new opportunities to learn and connect. This December, AAMC webinars explore timely topics in medical education, public health, and academic health system leadership. Start the new year informed and inspired. Register: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars
Honoring #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth by celebrating the National Native American Youth Initiative hosted by AAIP, Brigham and Women's Hospital's FLIP program, & the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. AAMC was proud to host 14 scholars this summer for a day of learning about pathways to medicine.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Honoring #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth by celebrating the National Native American Youth Initiative hosted by AAIP, Brigham and Women's Hospital's FLIP program, & the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. AAMC was proud to host 14 scholars this summer for a day of learning about pathways to medicine.
State-specific data helps policymakers understand key physician workforce issues. This year, we updated our Graduate Medical Education (GME) state-by-state fact sheets to highlight trends around the nation: https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/state-state-data-graduate-medical-education #ExpandGME
State-by-State Data on Graduate Medical Education
Information detailing Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) for each state.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
State-specific data helps policymakers understand key physician workforce issues. This year, we updated our Graduate Medical Education (GME) state-by-state fact sheets to highlight trends around the nation: https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/state-state-data-graduate-medical-education #ExpandGME
Ensuring people in rural communities can access high-quality health care starts with supporting the learners and providers who serve them. Thank you to the AAMC community members working to advance health for rural communities nationwide. #PowerofRural
November 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Ensuring people in rural communities can access high-quality health care starts with supporting the learners and providers who serve them. Thank you to the AAMC community members working to advance health for rural communities nationwide. #PowerofRural
If you liked our article about med students over 30, don’t miss this piece from @ecubrodysom.bsky.social spotlighting their own non-traditional learners, who discuss the unique obstacles and opportunities that come with entering medicine later in life.
The average age of incoming medical school students is 24. Most schools' admissions profiles tell a uniform story. But. Not. Here. https://news.ecu.edu/2025/11/20/older-medical-students-have-a-few-regrets-sure-but-no-quit-in-them/
Don’t call it a comeback
These nontraditional medical students may be relearning study habits, but they’re laser-locked on their futures.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
If you liked our article about med students over 30, don’t miss this piece from @ecubrodysom.bsky.social spotlighting their own non-traditional learners, who discuss the unique obstacles and opportunities that come with entering medicine later in life.
How do rural hospitals deliver babies, run ICUs, and host clinical trials — all while operating on razor-thin margins? They don’t do it alone. Many are turning to academic health systems for support as they seek to continue serving patients. #PowerofRural
Mutual need, mutual gain: Academic health systems work to support rural hospitals
As rural health facilities struggle to survive, they get staff training, residency placements, and expert consultations from university hospitals.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
How do rural hospitals deliver babies, run ICUs, and host clinical trials — all while operating on razor-thin margins? They don’t do it alone. Many are turning to academic health systems for support as they seek to continue serving patients. #PowerofRural
It’s National Rural Health Day, and we’re celebrating our rural-serving academic health systems, teaching hospitals, & medical schools caring for patients and communities in remote areas across the country. Thank you for all you do! #PowerofRural
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It’s National Rural Health Day, and we’re celebrating our rural-serving academic health systems, teaching hospitals, & medical schools caring for patients and communities in remote areas across the country. Thank you for all you do! #PowerofRural
“We have a sacred cause: to care for those who are sick and to reduce suffering,” said former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, at the #AAMC25 opening plenary. “This will always be our guiding light.” Read more insights on leadership amid uncertainty.
Fractious times call for bold stances
Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, emphasized the importance of taking a stand during opening plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2025.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“We have a sacred cause: to care for those who are sick and to reduce suffering,” said former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, at the #AAMC25 opening plenary. “This will always be our guiding light.” Read more insights on leadership amid uncertainty.
#DYK the AAMC regularly submits testimony and correspondence to advance our advocacy and policy priorities? Explore our letters of support, public comments, joint statements, and more: https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/content-type/testimony-correspondence
Advocacy & Policy
The AAMC is the voice of academic medicine. We advocate on behalf of our members--the nation's medical schools and teaching hospitals.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
#DYK the AAMC regularly submits testimony and correspondence to advance our advocacy and policy priorities? Explore our letters of support, public comments, joint statements, and more: https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/content-type/testimony-correspondence
“I’m not starting from scratch. I’m starting from experience.” These former veterans, chefs, parents, and more are each medical students over the age of 30 bringing grit, wisdom, and lived experience into medicine. https://www.aamc.org/news/think-you-re-too-old-medical-school-think-again
Think you’re too old for medical school? Think again
Not everyone enters medical school right after college. Here, students over the age of 30 share the benefits and challenges of being older than their peers.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
“I’m not starting from scratch. I’m starting from experience.” These former veterans, chefs, parents, and more are each medical students over the age of 30 bringing grit, wisdom, and lived experience into medicine. https://www.aamc.org/news/think-you-re-too-old-medical-school-think-again
Patients who live in rural areas are more likely to visit #teachinghospitals when they are most in need of care. Join us in celebrating the #PowerofRural by sharing your institution’s story—how are you serving rural patients and communities nationwide?
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Patients who live in rural areas are more likely to visit #teachinghospitals when they are most in need of care. Join us in celebrating the #PowerofRural by sharing your institution’s story—how are you serving rural patients and communities nationwide?
AAMC CORE Leadership Development programs are now open for registration!
➡️ Leading for Impact (Feb. 4–6, 2026)
➡️ Elevate Your Potential (Jan. 2026)
Build skills and grow with purpose. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/leadership-development/core-leadership-development-programs
➡️ Leading for Impact (Feb. 4–6, 2026)
➡️ Elevate Your Potential (Jan. 2026)
Build skills and grow with purpose. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/leadership-development/core-leadership-development-programs
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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November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
AAMC CORE Leadership Development programs are now open for registration!
➡️ Leading for Impact (Feb. 4–6, 2026)
➡️ Elevate Your Potential (Jan. 2026)
Build skills and grow with purpose. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/leadership-development/core-leadership-development-programs
➡️ Leading for Impact (Feb. 4–6, 2026)
➡️ Elevate Your Potential (Jan. 2026)
Build skills and grow with purpose. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/leadership-development/core-leadership-development-programs
#TBT to Academic Medicine Week 2025! AAMC’s Office of Government Relations gathered members of the Academic Medicine community to celebrate how AAMC member institutions drive medical research, provide specialized patient care & educate and train future physicians.
November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#TBT to Academic Medicine Week 2025! AAMC’s Office of Government Relations gathered members of the Academic Medicine community to celebrate how AAMC member institutions drive medical research, provide specialized patient care & educate and train future physicians.
Strengthening the health care workforce = better patient care. We hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on Graduate Medical Education (GME) to stress how increasing the number of Medicare-supported GME slots improves access to care. https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/strengthen-health-care-workforce
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Strengthening the health care workforce = better patient care. We hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on Graduate Medical Education (GME) to stress how increasing the number of Medicare-supported GME slots improves access to care. https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/strengthen-health-care-workforce
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate IHEART — an Indigenous-led national collaborative working to strengthen pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native learners in medicine. AAMC is proud to partner in advancing health for all communities. https://www.iheartnativeworkforce.org/
Home | Indigenous Health, Education, and Resources Taskforce
Our Goal is to amplify, herald, and sustain systems level solutions by uniting allies, organizations, institutions, and communities dedicated to improving A ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate IHEART — an Indigenous-led national collaborative working to strengthen pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native learners in medicine. AAMC is proud to partner in advancing health for all communities. https://www.iheartnativeworkforce.org/
How can we maintain human connection as AI reshapes health care? At #AAMC25, jhu.edu sociologist Allison Pugh warned that the erosion of empathy and “connective labor” risks weakening genuine care and human connection between doctors and patients.
Doctors, beware: AI threatens to weaken your relationships with patients
Author Allison Pugh, PhD, sees pressure to be more efficient as reducing “connective labor” between health care workers and patients.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Med student parents balance two demanding roles every day — training to become physicians while raising families. A recent
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
🎙️New on our #podcast! How #MedStudent parents navigate their dual identities as physicians-in-training and new parents and how #MedSchools can support these learners. Listen anywhere podcasts are available. Find the transcript at https://bit.ly/3JqZ0og. #MedEd #MedSky
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Med student parents balance two demanding roles every day — training to become physicians while raising families. A recent
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
Imagine if the story of your health wasn’t written only in your DNA — but also in the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the stress you carry. That’s #exposomics: an emerging field mapping the full tapestry of life’s interactions.
An estimated 90% of diseases have environmental triggers. These researchers want to build a framework for prevention
Research into the exposome, a counterpart to the genome, gains momentum.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Imagine if the story of your health wasn’t written only in your DNA — but also in the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the stress you carry. That’s #exposomics: an emerging field mapping the full tapestry of life’s interactions.
The AAMC endorses the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, critical legislation to combat the #DocShortage & improve patient care. We were grateful to see it introduced this year and continue to champion its advancement.
AAMC Endorses Senate Bill to Expand Federal Investment in Physician Training
The AAMC is grateful to key senators for introducing the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The AAMC endorses the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, critical legislation to combat the #DocShortage & improve patient care. We were grateful to see it introduced this year and continue to champion its advancement.
“Just as I had a duty to serve in the Army, I feel that I have a duty to be the physician that can relate to my patients on that level and consequently improve their care,” says combat medic, musician, and @dgsomucla.bsky.social student Triniti Gistand.
Combat veteran finds rhythm in medicine and music
With a song in her heart, combat medic Triniti Gistand pursues a medical degree at UCLA.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“Just as I had a duty to serve in the Army, I feel that I have a duty to be the physician that can relate to my patients on that level and consequently improve their care,” says combat medic, musician, and @dgsomucla.bsky.social student Triniti Gistand.
Medical schools, academic health systems & teaching hospitals transform the lives of Americans every day. This year, the AAMC & leaders from our member institutions met with policymakers to advocate for policy priorities that improve the nation’s health. #StartsInAcademicMedicine
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Medical schools, academic health systems & teaching hospitals transform the lives of Americans every day. This year, the AAMC & leaders from our member institutions met with policymakers to advocate for policy priorities that improve the nation’s health. #StartsInAcademicMedicine
17,920 — that’s how many letters our grassroots advocacy community sent to policymakers this year in support of preserving vital student financial aid programs. Learn more about our grassroots advocacy efforts: https://aamcaction.org/
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November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
17,920 — that’s how many letters our grassroots advocacy community sent to policymakers this year in support of preserving vital student financial aid programs. Learn more about our grassroots advocacy efforts: https://aamcaction.org/
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, explore Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine — created with the Association of American Indian Physicians — highlighting strategies that support learners, strengthen pathways to medicine, & improve the med ed experience for all.
Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine
Overview:
This report provides an overview of the current representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI-AN) in medicine; makes the case for increasing AI-AN representation in the health p...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, explore Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine — created with the Association of American Indian Physicians — highlighting strategies that support learners, strengthen pathways to medicine, & improve the med ed experience for all.
Want to continue making meaningful connections after #AAMC25? Explore open faculty, leadership, and research roles on AAMC CareerConnect — your hub for #AcademicMedicine careers. Use code LSL2025 for 20% off! https://careerconnect.aamc.org/
Academic Medicine Jobs - AAMC CareerConnect
Find leadership positions in academic medicine with AAMC CareerConnect.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Want to continue making meaningful connections after #AAMC25? Explore open faculty, leadership, and research roles on AAMC CareerConnect — your hub for #AcademicMedicine careers. Use code LSL2025 for 20% off! https://careerconnect.aamc.org/