Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to build trust in science and medicine — something Holden Thorp, PhD, editor-in-chief of @science.org, explains in this @aamc.org Q&A.

Federal student aid is a key financial resource that enables students from all walks of life to access medical school.

6% is not enough! Only 6% of U.S. physicians are Latino, though 19% of the population identifies as such. #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay calls for change — let's amplify the need to address physician shortages and improve health outcomes for all. https://www.aamc.org/news/6-not-enough #NLPD

We’re one month out from #AAMC25 in San Antonio! At a time when the challenges facing health care and higher education feel greater than ever, we need the academic medicine community to come together, share ideas, and find solutions.

We’re proud to honor David Cazares Dorantes, medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo with the 2025 ACE Award! David serves as Assistant Program Manager for UB HEALS, the school’s student-run street medicine initiative.

“When families are facing their darkest moments, academic medical centers offer something few other institutions can: hope, backed by cutting-edge science.” I was moved by these heartfelt stories of survival, thanks to integrated, interdisciplinary teams at AAMC member institutions.

Today, more than 15 different tumors can be treated by immunotherapy, but hundreds of others could be addressed with this approach. Sustained NIH funding is critical to ensure researchers can continue working toward lifesaving breakthroughs. #FundNIH

Medical education is gaining increased awareness of the needs of learners with disabilities. The new Academic Medicine Supplement on Disability Inclusion contributes to that effort, offering a vision for building true inclusion into the fabric of medical education.

Advocates are on Capitol Hill today at the Rally for Medical Research, urging policymakers to make NIH funding a national priority and raising awareness about the need for increased investment in the promise of biomedical research.

This #MedicalResearchMonth, I’m proud to share @aamc.org's latest report, “Robust NIH Funding Saves Lives, Strengthens America,” outlining why funding #medicalresearch pays dividends in the health and wellbeing of all Americans. www.aamc.org/about-us/aam...

Research means hope! Today’s science could lead to a breakthrough treatment for a chronic or life-threatening condition that affects millions. We’re proud to support #RallyMedRes & encourage Congress to #FundNIH. Rallyformedicalresearch.org

The NIH is behind just about every test, treatment, and cure in the U.S. SCOTUS’s recent decision allowing NIH grant terminations to proceed has destabilized the scientific research landscape. More from @insidehighered.com #MedicalResearchMonth #FundNIH www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

Fewer than 5% of med students grew up in rural areas — yet they’re more likely to return to serve those communities. Meet future physicians whose rural roots drive their mission to improve patient care & access in medically underserved areas. #RuralHealth

Sept. 15–19 is Medical Research Week! Thanks to Rep. Andre Carson, @repbeatty.bsky.social, Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick & Rep. Lloyd Smucker for introducing the bipartisan House resolution declaring it. Medical research is vital to the health of all Americans. #FundNIH

@aamc.org predicts that by 2036, the US will face a workforce shortage of up to 86,000 physicians, with about 40,000 in primary care alone. This is especially concerning as primary care is foundational to prevention, early intervention and chronic disease management and all communities depend on it.

I know how challenging it can be to lead in uncertain and unpredictable times, from COVID-19 to seismic shifts in scientific research funding. That’s why I’m eager to hear former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s upcoming keynote, “Leadership in Uncertain Times” at #AAMC25 this November.

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth — and in academic medicine, this message unfortunately could not be more urgent. Many in the field experience overwhelming stress, burnout, and isolation, as the weight of caring for others can come at a cost.

#DYK the United States is facing a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036? The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act will #ExpandGME and strengthen the physician workforce. Learn more. www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

It’s recognition time! My congratulations to the 2025 AAMC Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education (ACE) Award recipients, each of whom are recognized for their tremendous work toward the @aamc.org’s mission areas. www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

When Nash was born at 21 weeks, he weighed just 10 oz. Today, thanks to @uichildrens.bsky.social, Nash is learning, playing, and growing like any other two-year-old. Read his Guinness World Record-breaking story of hope, made possible by #academicmedicine.

Our rural communities already experience limited access to health care services. @aamc.org projects that the physician workforce shortage will worsen, adding to the existing challenges facing rural healthcare.

Patients treated at major teaching hospitals have up to 20% higher odds of survival (@jama.com). That’s the value of academic medicine: expert care, better outcomes. academicmedicine.aamc.org/access-to-care #AcademicMedicine #PatientCare

I loved this episode of the @acadmedjournal.bsky.social podcast about the relationship between medicine and art. Artists Rachel Mindrup, MFA, and Tuyet-Minh Tran, MD, discuss their work and how the arts foster reflection and new perspectives for physicians. academicmedicineblog.org/incorporatin...

Today, dual advanced degrees are becoming more popular, with ~9% of med students pursuing another type of graduate degree alongside their MD. I was fascinated to learn how schools are innovating to meet students’ growing interest, via @aamc.org. www.aamc.org/news/more-me...

In this @aamc.org article, health care and economic experts discuss how we can fortify our supply chain and access the materials we need to provide life-saving care for our patients amid shifting tariff policies. www.aamc.org/news/health-...

Through a long-standing partnership with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and support from the @aamcjustice.bsky.social, the Ramapough Lenape Nation is reclaiming environmental health through research, storytelling, and action.

The ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration and Education honors #AcademicMedicine leaders working to improve the health of patients and communities nationwide. Learn more about this year’s recipients: www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

Across the country, new medical students are stepping into their journeys as physicians by receiving their white coats. 🥼 ✨ Hear what this milestone means to them in their own words. #WhiteCoatCeremony #FutureDocs

What does it take to build trust in health care? In this episode of “Excellence in Healthcare,” our own @philipalberti.bsky.social, founding director of @aamcjustice.bsky.social, discusses equity, leadership, and authentic community engagement. Tune in! www.buzzsprout.com/2393390/epis...

Our biomedical research learners (grad students and postdocs) play a vital role in driving discovery. Yet their training pathways can involve challenges like prolonged timelines, dual roles as learners and researchers, and reliance on a single mentor.

A Harvard Medical School study reveals a troubling paradox: While women generally outlive men by about 5 years, women physicians face higher mortality than their male peers, with Black women physicians experiencing the highest mortality rate among doctors.

The U.S. Supreme Court just dealt a devastating blow to biomedical research and the Americans whose hopes and health depend on scientific progress. 1/3 www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

“All I could do was work and go to bed.” After 15 years of battling rheumatoid arthritis, a clinical trial changed everything for Dawn Steiner. Today, she’s back at concerts and baseball games, living on her terms. www.aamc.org/news/enlisti...

Sadly, NIH grant terminations have pulled nearly $2 billion from our nation’s medical schools and health systems. Fierce Health covers this funding loss, which has already shut down at least 160 clinical trials. www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/ni...

“How we understand respect for others and to whom we accord moral standing as a person are of great significance for our work in academic medicine.” I loved this @acadmedjournal.bsky.social piece on respect for persons, and why it matters in health care. journals.lww.com/academicmedi...

NIH obligated nearly $5B less in research funding this past year, with more losses from terminated & frozen grants. Every unspent dollar means research stalled & patients left waiting for cures. www.aamc.org/about-us/mis...

Worth a read: former NIH director — and biomedical science hero — Francis Collins, MD, PhD, discusses the harmful impact of research cuts on patients, the scientific enterprise, and the research workforce in this @aamctoday.bsky.social Q+A. www.aamc.org/news/former-...

I loved listening to this @acadmedjournal.bsky.social essay by oncologist and educator Beatrice Preti, MD, MMEd, as she explores health care providers’ outlooks — optimistic, pessimistic, or simply realistic — as they care for patients. academicmedicinepodcast.libsyn.com/dealing-with...

Cancelling NIH grants harms all Americans, including those waiting for treatments for themselves or their loved ones. The AAMC is urging the Supreme Court to ensure grants are reinstated throughout the litigation that seeks to restore them. www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

My colleagues at @aamctoday.bsky.social work with policymakers to advocate for you, our members, on the issues that matter: research funding, education, workforce needs, patient care, and more. Sign up for our Washington Highlights newsletter to learn more. www.aamc.org/advocacy-pol...

“How do we transform?” is the question every academic health system is asking, as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings massive Medicaid and ACA cuts. This is more than budget tightening — it's a seismic shift in our nation’s health care delivery. www.aamc.org/news/hospita...

The MD Class of 2025 trained through COVID, fought for equity, and now enter residency ready to lead with purpose. At schools like @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social, future physicians are shaped by more than science — they’re grounded in service, resilience, and compassion. today.ucsd.edu/photo-essays...

“This is not how academic medicine and the federal funding agencies have ever interacted before.” My colleague @heatherhpierce.bsky.social, JD, MPH, breaks down NIH funding cuts and their impact across academic medicine with Becker's HR.

This Friday, 8/8 is the deadline to apply to be an ambassador with @aamcjustice.bsky.social’s Collaborative for Health Equity: Act, Research, Generate Evidence (CHARGE), an opportunity to lead in a national virtual community of health equity champions. www.aamchealthjustice.org/get-involved...

Amazing to read these stories of perseverance from five recent medical school graduates, who have overcome immense obstacles in their journey to graduation — from surviving serious injuries to fleeing natural disasters. My support and congratulations to each of you! www.aamc.org/news/rising-...

When NIH research grants are abruptly and unlawfully ended, everyone suffers. The AAMC is joining other national research organizations in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to respect the lower court’s well-supported rulings. www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

“From admission to graduation, and through residency training and medical licensing, physician standards are comprehensive, demanding and as strong as ever,” writes @davidjskorton.bsky.social in a @wsj.com letter. www.wsj.com/opinion/medi...

My congratulations to Elena Fuentes-Afflick, @aamctoday.bsky.social's chief scientific officer, on receiving the Francisco Hernandez Order of Merit in Medical Education from the Pan American Federation of Medical Schools! Her work continues to shape med ed and health care across the Americas.

A recent @wsj.com piece claims that U.S. medical schools are admitting and graduating unqualified individuals. This notion is not only offensive; it’s wrong. I responded in a letter to the editor, published yesterday. www.wsj.com/opinion/medi... www.wsj.com/opinion/medi...

@aamctoday.bsky.social and partners sent a letter to NIH Director Bhattacharya requesting the reinstatement of all terminated NIH grants under agency directives found by a federal court to be unlawful. These grants save lives and advance scientific progress. www.aamc.org/media/85166/...