Thank you, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, for your insightful reflections on advances in child health and the role of academic medicine in future biomedical research. Highly recommend this read !https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-has-150-years-research-academic-medicine-taught-fuentes-afflick-h1uzc/

What has 150 years of research in academic medicine taught us?

One hundred fifty years represents about two lifetimes in the United States now, but the research advances that have occurred over the last 150 years have profoundly extended life expectancy. In 1876,...

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Each year, I look forward to Learn Serve Lead: The @aamc.org Annual Meeting to hear how colleagues across academic medicine are tackling today's challenges and putting innovative ideas into practice. Please join me Nov. 6–10 in Anaheim as the AAMC celebrates 150 years. cvent.me/0rLZoe?RefId...

As @aamc.org marks its 150th anniversary, I’m honored to reflect on its remarkable journey with two AAMC past presidents, Darrell G. Kirch, MD, and Jordan J. Cohen, MD.

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.

Great story about a University of Alabama at Birmingham med student using his remarkable artistic skills to understand complex medical concepts and communicate them clearly to patients and clinicians alike. www.uab.edu/medicine/new...

In my previous experiences caring for patients in Iowa, I saw firsthand the health challenges facing rural communities: more difficult access, more chronic disease, and worsening physician shortages, in primary and, particularly, specialty care.

No One to Call

One West Virginia clinic confronts the shortage of specialty physicians in rural America.

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I’m inspired to learn how AAMC-member institutions are working to create new paradigms of support for pregnant trainees. www.aamc.org/news/when-pr...

When pregnancy and residency coincide

Many residency programs are increasing their support for the unique needs of expectant and new mothers during their postgraduate training.

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Through a 45-yr career in higher ed and academic medicine, I’ve had the honor to participate in over 50 commencement ceremonies & deliver dozens of commencement addresses. Some reflections on preparing an effective message. academic.oup.com/academicmedi...

Commencements and speeches: way stations along the lifelong learning journey

Abstract. Commencement ceremonies are opportunities to survey the road covered along the lifelong journey of education, both reflecting on important interv

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As the academic medicine community navigates a period of rapid change, there’s never been a more important time to come together, exchange ideas, and chart a path forward. I hope you will join me at #AAMC26 in Anaheim, CA, Nov 6-10. Registration is open! cvent.me/0rLZoe?RefId...

Learn, connect, and collaborate with the academic medicine community at Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting 2026!

Learn, connect, and collaborate with the academic medicine community at #AAMC26—4000+ professionals all under one roof! Gain insights into the latest innovations, lessons learned, and experiences elev...

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I had the pleasure of hearing cellist and medical resident Melanie Ambler several years ago, and I’ve been impressed by her Musical Rounds program, bringing clinician-musicians to patients’ bedsides to listen to their stories and create music with them.

It’s time to act to protect science. July 13 is the deadline to submit comments on OMB’s proposed changes that would undermine the very thing that has made American discovery work: ensuring that scientific promise drives the federal funding of research.

This year, the @AAMCtoday celebrates both our organization’s sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) and our nation’s semiquincentennial (250th)! We’re proud of our legacy of advancing education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community collaboration and look forward to a future of healing.

A federal proposal could significantly change how research grants are awarded and managed across the country, affecting organizations and communities that rely on this funding and the patients who seek new treatments and cures from biomedical research.

Our federal grantmaking system has supported American innovation and medical breakthroughs for decades. Now, it’s at risk — and there's a narrow window to do something about it.

Grantmaking overhaul threatens U.S. research

A seismic shift has been proposed for federal grantmaking that would fundamentally alter how billions of dollars in federal funding are awarded.

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In these rapidly changing times, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of caring for our own mental and physical health and wellbeing – and looking out for others. Lately, I’ve been reminded that it is as important as the clinical work we do. www.aamc.org/news/destigm...

Destigmatizing mental health care for medical students

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated high rates of depression and anxiety in medical students. Medical schools are expanding mental health services to help.

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In 40 years of research, I’ve never seen a threat like this. OMB’s proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance would change how federally funded research is reviewed, awarded, and overseen agencywide, including research to prevent disease & extend lives.

As the AAMC celebrates its 150th anniversary, I took the occasion to consider the road we’ve covered so far, reflect on where we stand, and imagine the future.

Medical schools and teaching hospitals help keep community members healthy, but that’s not all. As I’ve seen time and again, they’re often economic engines, offering good-paying jobs that support families and benefit local businesses.

Great piece on #ColorectalCancer screening. Academic medicine is driving significant advancements in colorectal cancer detection and treatment. Let’s spread the word:  talk to your doctor about your need for screening and which test is right for you. bsky.app/profile/aamc...

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Tammy Smith was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at just 35. This spring, thanks to her care team at Maimonides Health, she’s celebrating her 40th and educating others on the disease, now the leading cause of cancer-related death in people 50 and under.

Some medical schools operate student-staffed clinics that provide free or low-cost care for people in underserved communities, treating illnesses and injuries that might otherwise go undetected or get addressed later than they should.

As I travel across the country meeting with leaders in academic medicine, one topic comes up again and again: #AI and how it’s reshaping medical education.

Such a joy to spend time with the students, residents and faculty of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences! Go Rockets! #UToledoMed26

Generations of physicians – including me – have trained in VA facilities, learning clinical skills while forging a deep commitment to caring for our nation’s veterans. Proud to celebrate 80 years of partnership between academic medicine and the VA and what lies ahead!

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Today, we hosted a briefing in honor of the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the VA & academic medicine. Thanks Rep. Miller-Meeks, MD, Rep. Takano, Deena McRae of University of California, Irvine & Meharvan “Sonny” Singh of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine for joining!

Many students depend on financial assistance to pay for med school. But recent changes to federal student loan programs have left a critical financing gap. Learn how the AAMC and ELFI are stepping up with the new MedLoans™ borrower benefit program: https://bit.ly/4eIFnFG

MedLoans™ Program

The AAMC and ELFI have teamed up to offer the EdMed loan product, a private loan option, to medical students at AAMC member schools.

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I’m an advocate for the value of the arts and humanities, and not just because they have enriched my life personally. In medical education, we've seen how integrating the arts and humanities into the curriculum can help learners strengthen their critical thinking skills and more.

I’m grateful for all the staff who do the daily work to keep medical schools operating, even when it’s difficult! Your voice matters, and that’s why the AAMC supports institutions in collecting data on staff engagement to improve retention, collaboration, and workplace culture.

Dr. Eugene Braunwald, a mentor and guide for me and countless other cardiologists, has passed away and will be sorely missed.

Becoming a doctor requires knowledge, skill, and perseverance. It also takes emotional intelligence - the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in yourself and others.

Whether in medicine or other fields, we all do our best work when we draw on the perspectives and skills of others. @aamc.org explores how #academicmedicine is embedding interprofessional education into training to improve teamwork and health outcomes. www.aamc.org/news/how-int...

How interprofessional education became a bedrock of medical training

Medical students increasingly work in multidisciplinary teams, echoing how they’ll practice medicine in the future.

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April is #JazzAppreciationMonth. As an amateur jazz musician and enthusiast, I have found great value in maintaining my connection to music throughout my career because it allows me to connect with others and maintain a healthier life balance.