#AI in medical education is “good enough to be useful” — but not enough to skip the fundamentals, says “A Giant Leap” author and #AAMC26 speaker @bobwachter.bsky.social. More on how the next generation of physicians can train alongside this emerging technology.

Artificial intelligence in medical education: What helps, what’s risky

Robert Wachter, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine at UC San Francisco and author of a new book on AI and health care, discusses AI’s transformative power.

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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: https://bit.ly/3TuGsbS

Many worry about overmedicating people with mental illness, but psychiatrists say there’s even more risk of undertreating them. The reality is that psychiatric prescribing is complicated. Learn more about the nuances in our latest AAMCNews article.

De-prescribing psychiatric medicines: A delicate balance

Psychiatrists weigh in on appropriate de-prescribing, mental health stigma, and the need to expand access to care.

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The latest @aamc.org StandPoint™ Surveys report highlights opportunities to better support women in academic medicine. Women staff reported less mentoring and more burnout symptoms than men. Explore the findings: https://bit.ly/425OTLo #WomenInMedicineMonth

AAMC StandPoint™ Surveys: State of Medical School Staff Engagement, 2021-2025

The AAMC StandPoint™ Surveys: State of Medical School Staff Engagement, 2021–2025 report delivers the first national, data-driven view of staff engagement in academic medicine.   Based on responses ...

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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. https://academicmedicine.aamc.org/research-cures

The Care Transformation and Workforce Development track at #AAMC26 explores practical approaches to redesigning care, integrating AI, addressing workforce shortages, and supporting recruitment, retention, training, and well-being. Explore this track!

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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This #NationalBlackMenPhysiciansDay, we celebrate the vital contributions that Black men make across academic medicine every day – while recognizing the ongoing obstacles that contribute to just 2.4% of active U.S. physicians being Black men, according to 2024 AMA/AAMC data.

“Health care extends far beyond what happens in a doctor’s office,” says André Robert Lee, director of a documentary about Bridging the Gaps, an organization that connects med students with the communities they serve. www.bridgingthegaps.info

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As #breastfeeding medicine grows, its leaders hope more people will see lactation as more than “just a mom-baby thing,” and instead as a complex biological and social process that deserves support at every level. More about this emerging subspecialty.

Breastfeeding medicine has existed for decades. Now it’s a board-certified subspecialty.

Interest in breastfeeding medicine is growing as more women enter the physician workforce.

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Many of us imagine biomedical research as something distant — white coats, sterile labs, and science you can’t quite explain — but it's the reason we are likely to outlive our great-great-grandparents. Here’s how the AAMC supports the research ecosystem.

Behind the Science: How the AAMC Supports Biomedical Research

Many of us imagine biomedical research as something vague and distant: white coats, sterile laboratories, and complicated science we could not begin to explain — none of it touching our daily lives. B...

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In 1976, the AAMC launched its Women in Medicine program, helping institutions support women in medical education and career advancement through professional development, collaboration, and culture change. #WomenInMedicineMonth #AAMC150

AAMC History

The AAMC was founded in 1876, by a group of educators and established basic practices for medical schools. Learn more about the AAMC's history.

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“I now get to provide the kind of support I once needed myself, and I truly love my work." In this Specialty Perspectives interview, Jake Goodman, MD, MBA, shares his journey to becoming a psychiatrist, mental health educator, and content creator.

Specialty Perspectives: Jake Goodman, MD, MBA

Dr. Jake Goodman is a board-certified psychiatrist, mental health educator, and content creator.

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This is your last chance to save on your #AAMC26 registration, with advanced registration closing tonight! Join us for 110 educational sessions, networking opportunities, and industry-leading speakers. Explore the full program and secure your spot today!

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

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At a growing number of research labs, #AI is more than a tool. It’s a “co-scientist” that partners with human researchers. Read how they use AI to help design studies, predict outcomes, and lighten administrative load — while keeping it accountable.

Medical school lab scientists get a new partner: AI

Custom-built artificial intelligence agents now help researchers test hypotheses, research past experiments to design new ones, and predict treatment results.

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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.

GLP-1 medications help millions manage diabetes — but could they also treat opioid addiction or slow Alzheimer’s? That’s what researchers at our member institutions are working to find out. This is what it looks like when academic medicine #WorksForAmerica.

Could popular weight-loss drugs help treat addiction and dementia?

Researchers are studying how GLP-1 medications affect the brain and may help with hard-to-treat behavioral health conditions.

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What if a rare genetic disease could be treated before birth? @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social is launching a clinical trial to treat Fanconi anemia before birth, turning a devastating childhood disease into hope for families.

New hope for treating a rare genetic disease before birth

Stanford Medicine scientists are launching a clinical trial of prenatal transplants, using stem cells from the mother, to treat a rare genetic disease called Fanconi anemia before a baby is born.

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Many of the world’s brightest biomedical scientists are conducting research through our member institutions Academic medicine #WorksForAmerica by uniting translating that research into real-life medical care for millions of Americans, every day.

Research & Cures

Academic medicine works for America.

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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. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/leadership-development

Why aren't more medical students choosing family medicine? According to Michael Dill, our director of workforce studies, the answer isn't as simple as it seems. Watch the HealthDay interview here.

Why Aren’t More Medical Students Choosing to Practice Family Medicine?

Dennis Thompson, Managing Editor, HealthDayHi, I’m Dennis Thompson, Managing Editor of HealthDay. Today, in our continuing series on the U.S. family doctor cris

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The COVID-19 virus is far less dangerous than it once was — but “vulnerable people remain vulnerable.” As we approach the late summer uptick, read what clinicians recommend, particularly for older adults and people with compromised immune systems.

What you need to know about the 2026 COVID late-summer surge

COVID-19 is spreading, but population immunity and new treatments have resulted in far fewer hospitalizations and deaths.

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Join us for the 2026 Learn Serve Lead Voices of Medicine and Society Lecture Series. Compelling thinkers and storytellers to explore the challenges you want to address and inspire new ways of thinking about the future. View the sessions. #AAMC26

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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Every milestone has a story. This #WomeninMedicineMonth, explore key moments and pioneering women who helped shape the history of medicine in the U.S. https://www.aamc.org/news/brief-timeline-women-medicine

A brief timeline of women in medicine

View some of the landmark moments, dramatic efforts, and brave pioneers that together tell the story of women in medicine in the United States.

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Registration is now open for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair (Oct. 27-28). Students preparing for medical school can connect with admissions representatives, attend expert-led sessions, and explore resources to support their application journey. http://virtualfairs.aamc.org/events/AAMC-Oct27-28

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair

Connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S.

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Want the latest in medical research, policy, and news? Subscribe to AAMC Abstract, our weekly newsletter updates on key federal agency activities, AAMC events, and engagement opportunities. https://www.aamc.org/sign-up-aamc-newsletters

Sign up for AAMC Newsletters

Stay informed with the latest news and updates from the AAMC.

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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.

More than 80% of U.S. physicians use #AI — more than double the rate in 2023. Most think it’s making health care more efficient and easing burnout, but researchers are flagging a quieter risk: could relying on AI dull the skills it’s meant to support?

Could using AI erode a doctor’s ability to think?

Research suggests overusing AI can hurt critical thinking, clinical skills, and creativity. What does this mean for doctors?

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The Biomedical Research and Discovery in Changing Times track at #AAMC26 inspires discussion about what’s changing, what’s working, and how institutions can support the people who move research forward. Explore the track and join the conversation this November.

Biomedical Research and Discovery in Changing Times - Learn Serve Lead

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 elevating driving the future of medicine.

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The MCAT® exam is an important milestone on the path to medical school. Registration for 2027 test dates opens Oct. 20-22, by testing center location. The AAMC has information to help students understand the process and prepare for opening day.

Register for the MCAT® Exam

Everything you need to know to register for the MCAT Exam

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The arts and STEMM are not in competition — they're complementary, each strengthening the other. UAB Heersink School of Medicine student Leopold Nkengbeza shows how, using illustration to learn anatomy and “translate complex procedures into clear visual representations.”

Where Art Meets Medicine | Heersink School of Medicine News

Leopold Nkengbeza does not separate art from medicine. For him, the two have always been intertwined.

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