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Official account of the AAMC. The AAMC is a nonprofit representing medical schools & teaching hospitals.
Strengthening the health care workforce = better patient care. We hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on Graduate Medical Education (GME) to stress how increasing the number of Medicare-supported GME slots improves access to care. https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/strengthen-health-care-workforce
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Strengthening the health care workforce = better patient care. We hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on Graduate Medical Education (GME) to stress how increasing the number of Medicare-supported GME slots improves access to care. https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/strengthen-health-care-workforce
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate IHEART — an Indigenous-led national collaborative working to strengthen pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native learners in medicine. AAMC is proud to partner in advancing health for all communities. https://www.iheartnativeworkforce.org/
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November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate IHEART — an Indigenous-led national collaborative working to strengthen pathways for American Indian and Alaska Native learners in medicine. AAMC is proud to partner in advancing health for all communities. https://www.iheartnativeworkforce.org/
How can we maintain human connection as AI reshapes health care? At #AAMC25, jhu.edu sociologist Allison Pugh warned that the erosion of empathy and “connective labor” risks weakening genuine care and human connection between doctors and patients.
Doctors, beware: AI threatens to weaken your relationships with patients
Author Allison Pugh, PhD, sees pressure to be more efficient as reducing “connective labor” between health care workers and patients.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Med student parents balance two demanding roles every day — training to become physicians while raising families. A recent
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
🎙️New on our #podcast! How #MedStudent parents navigate their dual identities as physicians-in-training and new parents and how #MedSchools can support these learners. Listen anywhere podcasts are available. Find the transcript at https://bit.ly/3JqZ0og. #MedEd #MedSky
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Med student parents balance two demanding roles every day — training to become physicians while raising families. A recent
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
@acadmedjournal.bsky.social Podcast explores how they navigate their dual identities — and what institutions can do to create supportive learning environments.
Imagine if the story of your health wasn’t written only in your DNA — but also in the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the stress you carry. That’s #exposomics: an emerging field mapping the full tapestry of life’s interactions.
An estimated 90% of diseases have environmental triggers. These researchers want to build a framework for prevention
Research into the exposome, a counterpart to the genome, gains momentum.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Imagine if the story of your health wasn’t written only in your DNA — but also in the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the stress you carry. That’s #exposomics: an emerging field mapping the full tapestry of life’s interactions.
The AAMC endorses the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, critical legislation to combat the #DocShortage & improve patient care. We were grateful to see it introduced this year and continue to champion its advancement.
AAMC Endorses Senate Bill to Expand Federal Investment in Physician Training
The AAMC is grateful to key senators for introducing the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The AAMC endorses the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, critical legislation to combat the #DocShortage & improve patient care. We were grateful to see it introduced this year and continue to champion its advancement.
“Just as I had a duty to serve in the Army, I feel that I have a duty to be the physician that can relate to my patients on that level and consequently improve their care,” says combat medic, musician, and @dgsomucla.bsky.social student Triniti Gistand.
Combat veteran finds rhythm in medicine and music
With a song in her heart, combat medic Triniti Gistand pursues a medical degree at UCLA.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“Just as I had a duty to serve in the Army, I feel that I have a duty to be the physician that can relate to my patients on that level and consequently improve their care,” says combat medic, musician, and @dgsomucla.bsky.social student Triniti Gistand.
Medical schools, academic health systems & teaching hospitals transform the lives of Americans every day. This year, the AAMC & leaders from our member institutions met with policymakers to advocate for policy priorities that improve the nation’s health. #StartsInAcademicMedicine
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Medical schools, academic health systems & teaching hospitals transform the lives of Americans every day. This year, the AAMC & leaders from our member institutions met with policymakers to advocate for policy priorities that improve the nation’s health. #StartsInAcademicMedicine
17,920 — that’s how many letters our grassroots advocacy community sent to policymakers this year in support of preserving vital student financial aid programs. Learn more about our grassroots advocacy efforts: https://aamcaction.org/
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November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
17,920 — that’s how many letters our grassroots advocacy community sent to policymakers this year in support of preserving vital student financial aid programs. Learn more about our grassroots advocacy efforts: https://aamcaction.org/
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, explore Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine — created with the Association of American Indian Physicians — highlighting strategies that support learners, strengthen pathways to medicine, & improve the med ed experience for all.
Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine
Overview:
This report provides an overview of the current representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI-AN) in medicine; makes the case for increasing AI-AN representation in the health p...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, explore Reshaping the Journey: American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine — created with the Association of American Indian Physicians — highlighting strategies that support learners, strengthen pathways to medicine, & improve the med ed experience for all.
Want to continue making meaningful connections after #AAMC25? Explore open faculty, leadership, and research roles on AAMC CareerConnect — your hub for #AcademicMedicine careers. Use code LSL2025 for 20% off! https://careerconnect.aamc.org/
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Find leadership positions in academic medicine with AAMC CareerConnect.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Want to continue making meaningful connections after #AAMC25? Explore open faculty, leadership, and research roles on AAMC CareerConnect — your hub for #AcademicMedicine careers. Use code LSL2025 for 20% off! https://careerconnect.aamc.org/
Health and nutrition are inextricably linked. That’s why we are encouraging medical schools and academic health systems to build on their efforts to embed nutrition education into their curricula. Read more.
AAMC Issues Call to Action to Strengthen Nutrition Training in Medical Education
The AAMC issued a call to action for U.S. medical schools and academic health systems to strengthen nutrition education.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Health and nutrition are inextricably linked. That’s why we are encouraging medical schools and academic health systems to build on their efforts to embed nutrition education into their curricula. Read more.
The final day of #AAMC25 focused on innovation in medical education — from AI and assessment to fair grading, interprofessional learning, and skill-building. See the week's highlights at https://www.aamc.org/news. See you next year in Anaheim for #AAMC26!
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The final day of #AAMC25 focused on innovation in medical education — from AI and assessment to fair grading, interprofessional learning, and skill-building. See the week's highlights at https://www.aamc.org/news. See you next year in Anaheim for #AAMC26!
This year, we advocated for policies that improve health outcomes for people everywhere — from uniting the #AcademicMedicine community & meeting with policymakers on Capitol Hill to mobilizing our grassroots advocates. Stay tuned as we look back on some of our accomplishments.
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This year, we advocated for policies that improve health outcomes for people everywhere — from uniting the #AcademicMedicine community & meeting with policymakers on Capitol Hill to mobilizing our grassroots advocates. Stay tuned as we look back on some of our accomplishments.
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Medical schools have made progress in supporting student #wellbeing yet distress persists across all levels of student representation. Learn how the @aamc.org is advancing systemic, collaborative approaches to foster well-being in training: www.aamc.org/about-us/mis... #MedEd #AAMC25
Medical School Wellness Curriculum Collection
This curated collection features open-source, high-quality, ready-made teaching materials covering a variety of well-being topics.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Medical schools have made progress in supporting student #wellbeing yet distress persists across all levels of student representation. Learn how the @aamc.org is advancing systemic, collaborative approaches to foster well-being in training: www.aamc.org/about-us/mis... #MedEd #AAMC25
Academic medicine moves fast — and so did #AAMC25! What emerging trend, new research, or connection from the meeting will you bring back to your institutions?
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Academic medicine moves fast — and so did #AAMC25! What emerging trend, new research, or connection from the meeting will you bring back to your institutions?
Tuesday at #AAMC25 explored trust, innovation, and the future of medical education — from storytelling that builds confidence in science to the evolving role of AI in training physicians. See highlights from sessions at https://www.aamc.org/news.
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday at #AAMC25 explored trust, innovation, and the future of medical education — from storytelling that builds confidence in science to the evolving role of AI in training physicians. See highlights from sessions at https://www.aamc.org/news.
#AAMC25 may be over, but the journey doesn’t stop here! Next stop: Anaheim, CA in 2026! 🌴☀️ Ready to keep the momentum going? Start planning now to join us as we continue shaping the future of #academicmedicine together. Stay tuned for more about #AAMC26 in the months ahead!
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#AAMC25 may be over, but the journey doesn’t stop here! Next stop: Anaheim, CA in 2026! 🌴☀️ Ready to keep the momentum going? Start planning now to join us as we continue shaping the future of #academicmedicine together. Stay tuned for more about #AAMC26 in the months ahead!
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Thank you to Holden Thorp, @heatherhpierce.bsky.social, and Ashley Velie for reminding us that even at a time when science is often maligned and misunderstood, storytelling can be a bridge to understanding. #AAMC25 www.aamc.org/news/rebuild...
To rebuild trust in science, scientists must change who tells their story and how
Holden Thorp, PhD, the top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors and the power of conversations rather than confrontation.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thank you to Holden Thorp, @heatherhpierce.bsky.social, and Ashley Velie for reminding us that even at a time when science is often maligned and misunderstood, storytelling can be a bridge to understanding. #AAMC25 www.aamc.org/news/rebuild...
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Medical schools have made progress in supporting student #wellbeing yet distress persists across all levels of student representation. Learn how the @AAMC.org is advancing systemic, collaborative approaches to foster well-being in training: buff.ly/NnRxIzK #MedEd #AAMC25
Medical School Wellness Curriculum Collection
This curated collection features open-source, high-quality, ready-made teaching materials covering a variety of well-being topics.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Medical schools have made progress in supporting student #wellbeing yet distress persists across all levels of student representation. Learn how the @AAMC.org is advancing systemic, collaborative approaches to foster well-being in training: buff.ly/NnRxIzK #MedEd #AAMC25
Thank you to everyone who joined us for #AAMC25! We hope you’re heading home from San Antonio inspired by new ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh energy to advance the missions of #academicmedicine at your institutions.
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for #AAMC25! We hope you’re heading home from San Antonio inspired by new ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh energy to advance the missions of #academicmedicine at your institutions.
From morning plenaries to late-afternoon networking, there’s been non-stop inspiration at Learn Serve Lead 2025. Drop one word in the comments that captures the vibe of your #AAMC25 experience!
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
From morning plenaries to late-afternoon networking, there’s been non-stop inspiration at Learn Serve Lead 2025. Drop one word in the comments that captures the vibe of your #AAMC25 experience!
From poetry and leadership to conversations on climate and compassion — Monday at #AAMC25 brought inspiration and action. Catch highlights from the Leadership Plenary and more at https://www.aamc.org/news.
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
From poetry and leadership to conversations on climate and compassion — Monday at #AAMC25 brought inspiration and action. Catch highlights from the Leadership Plenary and more at https://www.aamc.org/news.
Come along for Day 2 of #AAMC25! The energy was high as we turned insights into actionable steps across digital learning, community building, new technologies, and more. We're grateful to experience the momentum with the people who empower it!
#AcademicMedicine
#AcademicMedicine
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Come along for Day 2 of #AAMC25! The energy was high as we turned insights into actionable steps across digital learning, community building, new technologies, and more. We're grateful to experience the momentum with the people who empower it!
#AcademicMedicine
#AcademicMedicine