AAMC
Official account of the AAMC. The AAMC is a nonprofit representing medical schools & teaching hospitals.
- As #AI becomes increasingly integrated into health care, competency-based medical education (CBME) offers a framework for establishing shared expectations for physician learning and practice in an AI-enabled health system. aamc.org/about-us/mission-ar…
- In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting a powerful feature on eight Black leaders in medicine who are making history — advancing breakthrough treatments, expanding access to care, improving maternal health, and transforming medical education.
- How do you teach humanism in medicine? 2025 awardee Mill Etienne, MD, MPH says you “just do it.” By taking students into communities, he shows humanism is learned through action — not talk. Students are encouraged to nominate a faculty leader by March 2. www.aamc.org/about-us/aam...
- “With aging you have limitations, but it also opens doors for you.” Mentoring programs pairing med students with older adult mentors are helping overcome ageism in health care and allowing students to think differently about their own futures.
- We applaud lawmakers for passing the FY 2026 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill, which includes new funding for the NIH, as well as extensions of other critical health programs which improve access to care across the nation. More:
- 🎨 Reminder for artists in academic medicine: @acadmedjournal.bsky.social is still welcoming original creative works for its 2026 Cover Art feature — highlighting experiences across education, research, clinical care, leadership, and community collaboration. Submit by March 16.
- We love to see the power of academic medicine reaching beyond campus walls and into communities! At @unevadareno.bsky.social Medicine, students and faculty are bringing free medical care directly to rural and underserved communities across Nevada.
- Reposted by AAMCMelissa Fischer, MD, MEd, one of the recipients of the 2025 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Awards, spoke to AAMC about what makes someone a good teacher and educational innovator and how we learn from medical errors: direc.to/oSVc #MedEd #MedSchool #MedicalSchool @aamc.org
- Today, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and #AcademicMedicine! Together, this collaboration has expanded access to high-quality health care for veterans, and for all patients nationwide. Learn more:
- This year marks 150 years of the AAMC and its role in advancing academic medicine — from strengthening standards and shaping policy to expanding access to care and supporting the health care workforce. Explore our new timeline: aamc.org/our-story #AAMC150
- The HPV vaccine promised a future with fewer cancers — yet HPV-related diagnoses continue to rise. What’s causing this discrepancy? Explore the latest research and how it can inform HPV prevention strategies moving forward. aamc.org/news/hpv-cancers-ar…
- Reposted by AAMCThe @AAMC.org is kicking off our 150th anniversary! We’re proud to be celebrating a century and a half of leading, serving, and uniting the academic medicine community. Visit our new interactive timeline of key milestones that have defined our history! www.aamc.org/our-story
- Rural areas already facing persistent health care workforce shortages may be “disproportionately impacted by even modest disruptions in international recruitment,” says @rkwadhera.bsky.social. More on how immigration policy shapes the health care workforce.
- This flu season is raising concerns among infectious disease experts. An early start, rapid spread, and a challenging virus strain are putting renewed pressure on patients and providers. Read more from doctors on how to protect yourself.
- Looking ahead to February, AAMC webinars will explore mental health and psychological safety, effective change management planning, and practical approaches to programmatic assessment in CBME — and much more. Check out what’s on the agenda: aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars
- Our own chief scientific officer Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, will receive the 2026 Elizabeth Blackwell Women in Medicine Career Achievement Award from @amwadoctors.bsky.social! We are so lucky to have such an incredible leader.
- What if postpartum depression could be treated in days, not weeks — without medication? Researchers at @umasschan.bsky.social are testing a promising new therapy. This is the impact of academic medicine: turning research into hope for new parents and families.
- Introducing the CMO Leadership Academy Class of 2026–2027! Kicking off this month, participants begin a 15-month executive journey focused on peer learning, trusted networks, and leading clinical strategy. We look forward to your leadership and impact.
- Today is #CEProfessionalsDay — a moment to recognize the continuing education professionals who support lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and better patient care. We’re grateful for their essential contributions across academic medicine.
- After a year of funding cuts, medical research is facing an uncertain future. “Seeing this instability makes it very difficult to ensure that this remains an attractive career for people,” says our own @heatherhpierce.bsky.social, JD, MPH, in @thehill.com. Read more.
- There is more that unites us than divides us. According to @aamcjustice.bsky.social, 75% of U.S. adults support the goal of “everyone having a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.” More in the latest polling brief.
- A Proclamation last September introduced a $100K fee for each new H-1B visa application, a common pathway for hospitals to recruit international physicians. Now, hospitals are getting creative to fill much-needed workforce gaps.
- In 2026, the AAMC is celebrating 150 years of impact. This November, thousands will gather in Anaheim for Learn Serve Lead 2026 to shape the future of academic medicine. Begin planning now — registration opens in June. Stay tuned! #AAMC26 #AAMC150
- Isolation can be more than loneliness. Johns Hopkins University's Thomas Cudjoe, MD, studies how social connections protect older adults from physical and cognitive decline — research with the potential to reach a meaningful portion of the population.
- 🎨 Submissions are open for @acadmedjournal.bsky.social’s 2026 Cover Art feature! Share original artwork inspired by the missions and experiences of academic medicine. Submissions open:️ Jan. 12–Mar. 16. Learn more: academicmedicineblog.org/call-for-cover-art-…
- More than half of physicians who completed residency in the past decade are still practicing in the same state where they trained — but retention rates are quietly declining. Explore the latest geographic and specialty trends in the Report on Residents.
- Med school faculty write dozens of letters of recommendation for residency every year — often late at night, often from recycled templates. Now, some are now using AI to reclaim time. What does this mean for the quality and reception of these letters?
- As we step into 2026, renew your commitment to growth. The most effective leaders lead reflectively, foster collaboration, and invest in continuous development. The AAMC’s CORE Leadership Development programs support you in leading with clarity and impact.
- New year, new opportunities to connect! Our Virtual Communities Network makes it easy to collaborate with colleagues across institutions, stay informed on emerging issues, and be part of the conversations moving academic medicine forward. Join for free! communities.aamc.org/home
- “Behind every data point are real people.” A student team from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center studied cardiovascular disease risk while working directly with homeless and underserved adults in West Texas — gaining hands-on experience while helping a vulnerable community.
- Know students exploring medicine or biomedical sciences? Registration is open for “Exploring the Possibilities in Medicine Career Fair and Workshops” — a FREE, in-person event in Orlando, FL with hands-on activities and student workshops. Please share!
- “Flu season started two weeks early, cases are rising very rapidly across almost the entire country, and we're still not close to peak,” says Jacobs School of Medicine at the @ubuffalo.bsky.social’s Thomas Russo, MD. Read why he & other experts are sounding the alarm this winter.
- 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.
- 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. aamc.org/about-us/aamc-award…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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! aamc.org/news/top-15-academi…
- 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:
- 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!
- “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. 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. aamc.org/news/top-15-academi…
- 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. aamc.org/media/87736/download
- Reposted by AAMCAt 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.
- 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. 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. aamc.org/about-us/aamc-award…
