Association of American Medical Colleges

2 months ago | aamc.org

The AAMC responded to an RFI on April 7 regarding data privacy and security.

2 months ago | aamc.org | Stacy Weiner

From the world’s first face and eye transplant to a brain implant that allowed a man to speak for the first time in years, breakthroughs in academic medicine are improving scientific understanding and enhancing patients’ lives. Read about several recent significant advances below. A breakthrough heart surgery changes lives Margaret Van Bruggen, 14, was suddenly terribly ill.

Mar 18, 2025 | aamc.org | Stacy Weiner

For many people living in rural areas of the United States, the fact that health care is not easily accessible is just a part of life. As a result, many forgo routine care or delay care for chronic illnesses, and some suffer tragedies due to the delay in receiving emergency treatment. Watching loved ones suffer through these experiences is often the impetus behind a rural student’s decision to pursue a career as a physician.

Mar 3, 2025 | aamc.org

Drastic cuts to NIH-funded research will diminish the nation’s research capacity, slow scientific progress, and deprive patients, families, and communities.

Nov 11, 2024 | aamc.org | Bridget Balch

Physicians with lived experience of navigating a career in medicine with a disability share their insights on the barriers built into medical education.