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President and CEO of the AAMC (@aamc.org‬), representing U.S. medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic societies. LinkedIn: bit.ly/3igB213 | AAMC: http://bit.ly/3AQBzgz | X: bit.ly/3BSUKKF

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · Jun 13

What’s at stake if policymakers fail to support academic medicine? The next life-saving treatment. The physician who cares for your family member. The trauma center that can save your neighbor’s life. The research that can cure your rare disease.

The impact of federal actions on academic medicine and the U.S. health care system

The cumulative impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid, NIH, student loan programs and more would have a devastating impact on academic health systems.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 1d

At a time when medical misinformation spreads quickly, I'm looking forward to learning from him at #AAMC25 about how we can all become better storytellers in service of improving human health and wellbeing. www.aamc.org/news/restore...

To restore trust in science, scientists should focus on storytelling

Holden Thorp, PhD, top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors, the power of well-told stories, and the value of admitting error.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 1d

Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to build trust in science and medicine — something Holden Thorp, PhD, editor-in-chief of @science.org, explains in this @aamc.org Q&A.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 5d

Check out our webpage featuring medical students, premed students, physicians, and faculty sharing, in their own words, how Grad PLUS and PSLF have allowed them to pursue medical school and become practicing doctors, serving patients nationwide. www.aamc.org/advocacy-pol...

Federal Student Loans Are Critical to Train Future Physicians

U.S. medical students and others share how federal student aid programs serve as critical financial lifelines to the education needed to care for patients.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 5d

Protecting and strengthening loan and forgiveness programs like Grad PLUS and PSLF is essential to ensuring the U.S. has a robust physician workforce equipped to serve all patients, no matter where they live.

David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 5d

Federal student aid is a key financial resource that enables students from all walks of life to access medical school.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 7d

6% is not enough! Only 6% of U.S. physicians are Latino, though 19% of the population identifies as such. #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay calls for change — let's amplify the need to address physician shortages and improve health outcomes for all. https://www.aamc.org/news/6-not-enough #NLPD

‘6% is not enough.’

Just 6% of U.S. physicians are Latino, despite 19% of the U.S. population identifying as Latino. A coalition of physicians aims to change that.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 9d

We’re one month out from #AAMC25 in San Antonio! At a time when the challenges facing health care and higher education feel greater than ever, we need the academic medicine community to come together, share ideas, and find solutions.

SUMMARY - Learn Serve Lead 2025: The AAMC Annual Meeting

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AAMC @aamc.org · 16d

We’re proud to honor David Cazares Dorantes, medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo with the 2025 ACE Award! David serves as Assistant Program Manager for UB HEALS, the school’s student-run street medicine initiative.

AAMC Honors Recipients of 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education

The AAMC honored the recipients of the 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 13d

These patients’ stories show the people who benefit from #medicalresearch every day, all across the country. #MedicalResearchMonth www.aamc.org/news/5-stori...

5 Stories of Survival, Made Possible by Academic Medicine

When lives hang in the balance, academic medical centers bring patients and their families hope, healing, and breakthroughs.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 13d

“When families are facing their darkest moments, academic medical centers offer something few other institutions can: hope, backed by cutting-edge science.” I was moved by these heartfelt stories of survival, thanks to integrated, interdisciplinary teams at AAMC member institutions.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 15d

Today, more than 15 different tumors can be treated by immunotherapy, but hundreds of others could be addressed with this approach. Sustained NIH funding is critical to ensure researchers can continue working toward lifesaving breakthroughs. #FundNIH

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 16d

Join in @aamc.org webinar on 9/25 to learn how we can all work to create a more inclusive, equitable environment for learners with disabilities. Learn more and join the conversation! aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/250925_Sup...

AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Disability Inclusion in Medical Education: Launching the Academic Medicine Supplement - September 25

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 16d

Medical education is gaining increased awareness of the needs of learners with disabilities. The new Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion contributes to that effort, offering a vision for building true inclusion into the fabric of medical education.

David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 20d

Now is the time to stand together for more progress, more hope, and more lives saved. #FundNIH #RallyMedRes

David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 20d

Advocates are on Capitol Hill today at the Rally for Medical Research, urging policymakers to make NIH funding a national priority and raising awareness about the need for increased investment in the promise of biomedical research.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 20d

This #MedicalResearchMonth, I’m proud to share @aamc.org's latest report, “Robust NIH Funding Saves Lives, Strengthens America,” outlining why funding #medicalresearch pays dividends in the health and wellbeing of all Americans. www.aamc.org/about-us/aam...

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AAMC @aamc.org · 20d

Research means hope! Today’s science could lead to a breakthrough treatment for a chronic or life-threatening condition that affects millions. We’re proud to support #RallyMedRes & encourage Congress to #FundNIH. Rallyformedicalresearch.org

Home - Rally for Medical Research

Join advocates from around the country for the 2025 Rally for Medical Research! The Hill Day will take place on Thursday, September 18, with advocates ... Read moreHome

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 21d

The NIH is behind just about every test, treatment, and cure in the U.S. SCOTUS’s recent decision allowing NIH grant terminations to proceed has destabilized the scientific research landscape. More from @insidehighered.com #MedicalResearchMonth #FundNIH www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

SCOTUS Ruling Has “Bleak Implications” for Researchers

The high court said the National Institutes of Health doesn’t have to restore grants it terminated, for now, which could affect similar lawsuits against other federal agencies.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 25d

Fewer than 5% of med students grew up in rural areas — yet they’re more likely to return to serve those communities. Meet future physicians whose rural roots drive their mission to improve patient care & access in medically underserved areas. #RuralHealth

Rural medical students and The Match® | Academic Medicine: What Starts Here Saves Lives

Medical students who grew up in rural areas, from a ranch in Montana to a former cotton-plantation town in Georgia, share how their experiences challenged and inspired them on their paths to becoming physicians.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 22d

Sept. 15–19 is Medical Research Week! Thanks to Rep. Andre Carson, @repbeatty.bsky.social, Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick & Rep. Lloyd Smucker for introducing the bipartisan House resolution declaring it. Medical research is vital to the health of all Americans. #FundNIH

U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating September 15-19 as Medical Research Week

The AAMC celebrates five U.S. House Members introducing a resolution declaring September 15-19 as Medical Research Week

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 23d

We need long-term solutions to grow the physician workforce, not policies that make the path through medical school harder. More from @medpagetoday. www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/pres...

Opinion | It's About to Get Even Harder to Find a Doctor in Rural America

Federal legislation and executive orders will further disrupt already fragile systems

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 23d

@aamc.org predicts that by 2036, the US will face a workforce shortage of up to 86,000 physicians, with about 40,000 in primary care alone. This is especially concerning as primary care is foundational to prevention, early intervention and chronic disease management and all communities depend on it.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 26d

His continued focus on compassion and human connection speaks to what I believe leadership should look like — especially now. Learn more about his leadership philosophy in a new @aamc.org Q&A.

In uncertain times, leaders must lean in to their own humanity

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, will speak about leadership through connection at Learn Serve Lead 2025: The AAMC Annual Meeting.

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David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 26d

I know how challenging it can be to lead in uncertain and unpredictable times, from COVID-19 to seismic shifts in scientific research funding. That’s why I’m eager to hear former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s upcoming keynote, “Leadership in Uncertain Times” at #AAMC25 this November.

David J. Skorton @davidjskorton.bsky.social · 27d

This month and year-round, let’s continue working to reduce stigma, prioritize well-being, and create a culture of care in medicine. www.samhsa.gov/about/digita...

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, fa...

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