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AAMC @aamc.org · 24/09/2026

The AAMC was proud to join partners at the AI/AN Healthcare Workforce Development Summit hosted by IHEART. Together, we're supporting future generations of health professionals and strengthening workforce pathways that can help communities access the care they need.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 23/09/2026

Academic medicine is at an inflection point. That’s why this year’s annual meeting theme, “From Legacy to Next,” focuses on preparing our workforce for the future across discovery, education, community partnership, and workforce transformation. bit.ly/45xiCPf

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AAMC @aamc.org · 21/09/2026

Celebrating 5 years of @aamcjustice.bsky.social! Since 2021, the Center has advanced research, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration to help create healthier, more equitable communities. Learn more: www.aamchealthjustice.org

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AAMC @aamc.org · 18/09/2026

Yesterday, students and deans from from five AAMC member institutions joined us on Capitol Hill to advocate for strengthening the physician workforce, expanding GME and more. Thank you for making your voices heard!

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AAMC @aamc.org · 17/09/2026

We're proud to recognize Fernando Joglar, MD, FACS, RPVI, associate dean of academic affairs at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine with a 2026 ACE Award! Dr. Joglar advocates to #ExpandGME & retain medical school graduates in Puerto Rico.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 17/09/2026

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 4731/ S. 2439) will #ExpandGME, help grow the physician workforce and improve access to care for patients nationwide. Learn more: www.aamc.org/news/press-releases/aa…

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AAMC @aamc.org · 16/09/2026

#DYK the U.S. is facing a physician shortage? The bipartisan Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 4731/S. 2439) will #ExpandGME and strengthen the physician workforce: www.aamc.org/news/press-releases/aa…

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AAMC @aamc.org · 15/09/2026

After eight years of extraordinary leadership, David J. Skorton, MD, will retire in 2027. We thank Dr. Skorton for leading the AAMC through some of the most challenging times in our nation’s history. More on his remarkable career and accomplishments: bit.ly/3TuGsbS

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AAMC @aamc.org · 14/09/2026

Most of us know someone living with Alzheimer’s, cancer, or heart disease. They are our parents, neighbors, and friends — and they are why ongoing medical research is so important. Academic medicine #WorksForAmerica and for the people we love. academicmedicine.aamc.org/research-…

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AAMC @aamc.org · 08/09/2026

For Porter Bischoff of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, a type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 11 inspired a journey toward medicine. As a future physician-scientist, he hopes to improve lives through compassionate patient care and research. Thank you, Porter, for sharing your story.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 04/09/2026

This week, we brought together institutional #GME leaders for the Institutional GME Executives Leadership Development Program. Through peer learning an leadership development, participants strengthened their leadership skills. www.aamc.org/learn-network/leadersh…

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AAMC @aamc.org · 31/08/2026

For Lauren Milam of East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, the white coat represents a commitment to improving access to care. Inspired by the challenges facing rural communities, she's pursuing medicine to help ensure patients can get the care they need, wherever they live.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 21/08/2026

Congrats to University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care on launching what leaders describe as the nation's 1st MD-granting med school branch located on the lands of a sovereign Tribal Nation. A historic milestone in med ed and physician workforce development. news.arizona.edu/news/u-and-g...

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AAMC @aamc.org · 21/08/2026

Behind every successful residency and fellowship program are dedicated GME professionals making it all possible. On #GMEProfessionalsDay, we thank program coordinators, administrators, directors, and teams across academic medicine for their vital contributions.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 20/08/2026

The AAMC was proud to convene leaders for our RPAM Facilitator Training last week. By equipping institutions with tools to build trust, repair harm, & strengthen community, we're helping create environments where learners, educators, & patients can thrive. cloud.email.aamc.org/RPAM

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AAMC @aamc.org · 18/08/2026

Last month, 100+ assistant professors came together for the AAMC Early-Career Faculty Leadership Development Seminar. Congrats to the 2026 cohort on three days of learning, collaboration, and leadership growth. Interested in 2027? Sign up for updates: cloud.email.aamc.org/EFAC

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AAMC @aamc.org · 17/08/2026

For Dennis Swetz of Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the white coat is a symbol of service, responsibility, and hope. Inspired by his uncle's resilience in the face of chronic pain, Dennis is beginning his journey toward helping patients through their most challenging moments. 🥼

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AAMC @aamc.org · 14/08/2026

A proud moment for @aamcjustice.bsky.social: founding director @philipalberti.bsky.social was a panelist at the NAACP Health Summit in Chicago last month, discussing a health care system that moves beyond treating illness to cultivating community health. naacp.org/convention

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AAMC @aamc.org · 14/08/2026

The rate of heart attack deaths per 100,000 people dropped by 56% between 1999 and 2020. That meaningful progress is the result of decades of medical research. This is how academic medicine #WorksForAmerica: pushing science forward and saving lives. academicmedicine.aamc.org/research-cures

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AAMC @aamc.org · 13/08/2026

Delays in specialty care can have lasting consequences. Melanie Ward, MD, of @wvutoday.bsky.social, shares why improving access to specialists in rural communities matters for patients and their outcomes. Read more in our latest AAMCNews feature: www.aamc.org/news/no-one-...

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AAMC @aamc.org · 10/08/2026

For Mary-Elaine Staples of @uscsomg.bsky.social, the white coat represents a dream years in the making. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor as a child, she was inspired by the physicians who cared for her. Now she's beginning her own journey in medicine.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 06/08/2026

The AAMC Virtual Communities Network connects professionals across academic medicine through multiple online communities — built for learning, sharing, and collaboration. Find the community that fits you: communities.aamc.org

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AAMC @aamc.org · 06/08/2026

"I went blind in my left eye and lost all feeling on the left side of my body." When Kimberly Stump experienced symptoms of a neurological emergency, access to specialty care mattered. Read her story & learn more about the challenges facing rural patients. www.aamc.org/news/no-one-...

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AAMC @aamc.org · 05/08/2026

The NIH only has two months left in the fiscal year to award $10.6 billion in research grants. Explore more NIH funding trends in the latest AAMC data brief: www.aamc.org/about-us/biomedical-re…

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AAMC @aamc.org · 04/08/2026

Attending Learn Serve Lead for the first time can be overwhelming. Check out what every first timer should know to get the most from the experience. Hear from past attendees — and start planning your #AAMC26 journey. cvent.me/5A2EQq?RefId...

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AAMC @aamc.org · 04/08/2026

As @acadmedjournal.bsky.social, an AAMC peer-reviewed journal, marks its 100th anniversary, hear past & current editors-in-chief reflect on the journal's enduring role in supporting the community, building future leaders, & elevating new voices. Listen anywhere podcasts are available.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 03/08/2026

When Gary Cornelius was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, his daughter was just 7 years old. Thanks to NIH-funded @unmc.bsky.social and University of Alabama Birmingham clinical trial, he is now cancer-free — and most importantly, able to be there for his daughter.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 30/07/2026

Access to specialty care remains a challenge in many rural communities. John Brick, MD, explains why timely care matters and how a rural neurology clinic supported by @wvutoday.bsky.social is helping patients get the care they need closer to home. www.aamc.org/news/no-one-...

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AAMC @aamc.org · 28/07/2026

We're proud to present @baldwin.senate.gov with the AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine award! Sen. Baldwin is a dedicated champion of legislative initiatives to strengthen the health care workforce pipeline. Thank you for supporting the critical missions of #AcademicMedicine.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 23/07/2026

"It never quit." Stella noticed a tremor while crocheting. Later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, she faced the challenge of accessing specialty care in rural WV. Read more in our AAMCNews feature on health care access & physician workforce shortages. www.aamc.org/news/no-one-...

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AAMC @aamc.org · 23/07/2026

Lead with greater confidence in your new role. The AAMC OLAM Seminar equips associate deans and department chairs with practical leadership and management strategies while fostering connections across academic medicine. Learn more: bit.ly/4ypzoN8

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AAMC @aamc.org · 20/07/2026

Our nation’s investment in medical research is so much more than a policy decision. It is a promise to the millions of families impacted by diseases like cancer that we will never stop looking for answers. Academic medicine #WorksForAmerica. academicmedicine.aamc.org/research-…

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AAMC @aamc.org · 16/07/2026

Last month, six AAMC member institutions joined us on Capitol Hill during Academic Medicine Week to highlight how academic medicine drives innovation, advances patient care, trains tomorrow's physicians, and strengthens communities. We're proud to spotlight their lasting impact.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 13/07/2026

Last chance to save up to $400 on your #AAMC26 registration! Gain access to 110+ sessions, networking receptions with peers & AAMC leadership, industry-leading speakers, and exclusive early reg. opportunities. Register Wednesday before rates increase! bit.ly/4f5jHlJ

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AAMC @aamc.org · 05/07/2026

Excited to welcome @joelbervell.bsky.social to the #AAMC26 plenary stage. Peabody Award–winning physician and the “Medical Mythbuster,” he’s helping millions better understand health care — and bringing that insight to the future of academic medicine. bit.ly/3Sf6vmm

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AAMC @aamc.org · 03/07/2026

At AAMC, we’re investing early in the next generation of physician leaders. RISE brought together rising M2 students to build leadership skills in self-awareness, teamwork, and influence. Thanks to the University of Utah School of Medicine for hosting and to our outstanding participants. 👏

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AAMC @aamc.org · 02/07/2026

What does the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed rule to upend the Uniform Guidance mean for the scientific research ecosystem? @davidjskorton.bsky.social discusses why it is crucial for funding decisions to be driven by scientific merit, rather than politics.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 01/07/2026

Two weeks left to save on your #AAMC26 registration — plus early access lock in your hotel, shape the meeting agenda, and secure a spot in our pre-conference workshop. Don't wait. Register now: cvent.me/x7m0Wm?RefId=social-june&u…

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AAMC @aamc.org · 01/07/2026

New residents, this is your moment — welcome to residency! Years of hard work led to this moment, and your journey is just getting started. We’re celebrating you and cheering you on every step of the way. 💙

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AAMC @aamc.org · 30/06/2026

AAMC is committed to improving health for all by strengthening the physician workforce — especially in rural areas. Whitney LeFevre, MD, shares how a University of Missouri School of Medicine program is preparing future docs to expand access to care. #StartsInAcademicMedicine

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AAMC @aamc.org · 25/06/2026

What does academic medicine look like after hours? In a recent @acadmedjournal.bsky.social nocturnists share how they’re building careers through teaching, quality improvement, and collaboration — while working nights. Learn more: bit.ly/4vuu0qt

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AAMC @aamc.org · 24/06/2026

Join Nadine Burke Harris, MD; Joel Bervell, MD; & Kelly Corrigan for the #AAMC26 Sunday Plenary – a powerful conversation on navigating change in medicine, education & society while staying grounded in trust, purpose & human connection. bit.ly/3Sf6vmm

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AAMC @aamc.org · 18/06/2026

At the AAMC, we believe the future of health starts with how we train tomorrow’s doctors. David Battinelli, MD, Dean of Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell shares how bridging classroom knowledge with hands-on clinical experience strengthens the physician workforce.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 12/06/2026

Thanks for celebrating Academic Medicine Week with us! From lifesaving research to training the physician workforce, strengthening our economy, and expanding patient access to care—academic medicine #WorksForAmerica. Learn more: academicmedicine.aamc.org

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AAMC @aamc.org · 12/06/2026

AAMC member institution Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine is creating a healthier future for patients by strengthening the rural physician pipeline. We’re grateful for our member institutions’ commitment to sustaining healthy communities! #StartsInAcademicMedicine

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AAMC @aamc.org · 12/06/2026

Over 70% of residents train at AAMC-member institutions. Thank you for forming the foundation of physician education in the United States, furthering access to care for patients everywhere. #StartsInAcademicMedicine #WorksForAmerica

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AAMC @aamc.org · 11/06/2026

Academic medicine is the backbone of America’s health and progress, training tomorrow’s health care workforce, advancing discovery, and delivering world-class patient care that touches every community. #StartsInAcademicMedicine academicmedicine.aamc.org

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AAMC @aamc.org · 10/06/2026

64% of pediatric ICU beds and most Level 1 trauma centers are located in teaching hospitals. Learn how academic medicine builds and sustains healthy communities: academicmedicine.aamc.org/access-to… #StartsInAcademicMedicine #WorksForAmerica

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AAMC @aamc.org · 10/06/2026

Registration for Learn Serve Lead 2026 is OPEN! 🎉 Join us in Anaheim this November as we celebrate 150 years of the AAMC. Register now and save up to $400. See you there! cvent.me/x7m0Wm?RefId=social-june&u… #AAMC26 #AcademicMedicine

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AAMC @aamc.org · 09/06/2026

Yesterday, AAMC and its Org of Student Reps (OSR) — which represents U.S. med students & helps shape academic medicine — visited Capitol Hill to advocate for the future of the field, urging Congress to expand GME and protect student pathways. #ExpandGME #StartsInAcademicMedicine

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