America’s medical schools, teaching hospitals, and academic health systems are behind lifesaving treatments, specialists who provide complex care, and breakthroughs that change what’s possible. More on how academic medicine #WorksForAmerica. https://academicmedicine.aamc.org/about

American medicine has a reputation for excellence — and that does not happen by accident. It happens at academic health systems (AHSs), where clinicians, researchers, and educators work side by side, turning breakthrough science into bedside care.

Medicine demands creativity, problem-solving, teamwork — and schools like University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are flipping the classroom model to match how future doctors learn best. Learn why some schools are developing active engagement over passive listening.

Academic health systems are hubs of medical innovation, advancing research, education, and breakthrough technologies and treatments often unavailable elsewhere. Learn how the AAMC supports these medical training, scientific discovery, and patient care. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/clinical-care

We were proud to present two of our 2026 ACE Award recipients with their awards today at the AAMC Together We Lead Conference! Congratulations to Sanaea Bhagwager, 5th-year MD-PhD student at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Chris Moreland, MD, MPH, professor of medicine at UT Dell Medical School.

As #AI tools become more integrated into academic work, understanding their appropriate use is essential. @acadmedjournal.bsky.social & @mededportal.bsky.social editors explore AI in peer review while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. academicmedicineblog.org/responsible-...

“Age is the most important risk factor for almost every disease,” says Douglas Vaughan, MD, director of Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine's Human Longevity Lab. What if we could push back the onset of diseases by slowing aging itself? Our latest article explores.

Yesterday, members of AAMC’s Council of Faculty and Academic Societies (CFAS) met with policymakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the future of #AcademicMedicine—highlighting the need to #ExpandGME, invest in #MedicalResearch and more. Thank you for joining us!

In 2025, the FDA approved the first-ever blood test for Alzheimer’s, a diagnosis that previously could cost up to $6K or require a spinal tap. That’s just one of 4 innovative medical “firsts” from last year that is changing what’s possible for patients.

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.

In 2011, the AAMC and partners helped prevent proposed cuts to Medicare-funded GME. In 2022, advocacy efforts helped secure 200 new Medicare-supported training positions. Together, these milestones reflect sustained efforts to support physician training.

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...

At @universityofky.bsky.social, researchers may have discovered why #Alzheimer's often disrupts sleep decades before diagnosis. A protein called tau may be hijacking the brain’s energy supply, keeping it in a state of overdrive that prevents restorative sleep.

Three weeks later, and we’re still thinking about these moments. The tears of joy, the embraces, the moments that take your breath away. A reflection of everything it took to get here — and everything that comes next. Congratulations to everyone who matched. #Match2026

“I grew up without a primary care doctor,” says Kanita Olson, a med student and leader for University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson's student-run free clinic. “I was really excited to get involved in a program for patients who don’t have access and don’t have insurance.”

Excited to facilitate an upcoming @aamc.org webinar on civil discourse in learning environments. 🗓️ April 14 | 2pm ET We’ll explore engaging across differences and strengthening community using learner data. 🔗Register now: https://bit.ly/4spMgyW #MedEdWebinar #AcademicMedicine

A new report from the AAMC offers the first comprehensive look at medical school staff engagement. 77% of staff are engaged, but over one-third are considering leaving within 2 years. Explore insights to strengthen retention & workplace culture:

Our member med schools and academic health systems are leading the way in new technologies like #AI. That’s why we’re bringing together experts from across academic medicine to learn, share, and collaborate on best practices for AI integration.

Accelerated MD programs are gaining attention as medical schools respond to physician workforce needs and student debt concerns. New AAMC data offer a 5-year national look at these 3-year pathways across U.S. MD-granting schools. Explore the snapshot: https://www.aamc.org/media/89211/download

To guide #MedSchools in the responsible integration of #ArtrificalIntelligence in admissions, a new article provides practical implementation strategies for the 6 core principles of responsible #AI outlined by the @aamc.org#MedSchools#ArtrificalIntelligence#AIttps://bit.ly/3NA8gZB. #MedEd #MedSky

What drives medical students to choose pediatrics? A new @aamc.org study highlights the role of early exposure, strong clerkships, research pathways, and targeted advising. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sQJMKO

Planning your 2026 budget? As AAMC marks 150 years, #AAMC26 is a chance to honor our legacy and shape what’s next for academic medicine. Use our customizable template to plan this meeting into your budget. See you Nov 6–10 in Anaheim, California! https://cvent.me/Ry2Lyl

Top-tier pediatric emergency readiness can cost as little as $4/patient, ensuring EDs have the right equipment, trained staff, and coordinators ready before a crisis hits. More about the National Pediatric Readiness Project’s updated standards.

Academic health systems are often among the largest employers in their regions, offering a wide variety of jobs and reviving communities across the country. Read more about how academic medicine #WorksForAmerica.

“We should be making medical education more accessible, not less,” says our own student financial service director Kristen Earle. More about how new federal student loan caps may impact #medstudents and the future physician workforce in The Beacon.

Behind every #NIH grant is a community that benefits. That’s why we are honored to partner with United for Medical Research on the annual NIH Funding Economic Impact Report. Explore the data and see why it’s so important to #KeepNIHStrong.

From med school to residency, leadership matters. At the RISE program, graduating students built skills in self-awareness, collaboration, and resilience to prep for what’s next. We’re excited to continue this work with our next RISE program this summer.

We’re proud to celebrate Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, honored with American Medical Women’s Association's 2026 Elizabeth Blackwell Women in Medicine Career Achievement Award, for opening doors, championing women in medicine, and making lasting contributions to the field. Congratulations!

Are you an educator considering #AI implementation? @mededportal.bsky.social#AIis seeking submissions of educational innovations to help equip educators to use AI, promote responsible and ethical implementation, and prepare learners to integrate it into clinical practice.

At med schools like University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the flipped classroom model helps develop active engagement over passive listening. As Latha Chandran MD, MPH, MBA, says, “talking at someone for a long time doesn’t really facilitate learning.”

America’s physicians are as well-trained and capable as ever — and the data prove it. In a recent @wsj.com letter, @davidjskorton.bsky.social discusses why diversity does not come at the cost of medical education standards.

New #NIH awards are running at less than half the typical pace so far in FY 2026. Our new data brief breaks down the funding gap and what the numbers mean for the research community.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. David J. Skorton, president and CEO of @aamc.org, will serve as the commencement speaker for our 2026 graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. Learn more: buff.ly/VgAEWqJ #UToledoMed26

Rett syndrome affects 1 in 10,000 girls and has no cure. But new #research from @bcmhouston.bsky.social#researchand Texas Children's is changing that. This is the kind of foundational science that happens across #academicmedicine.

🌸 Looking ahead to April, AAMC webinars will explore the future of health care data, publishing medical education research, and using civil discourse to strengthen learning environments. See what’s coming up: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars

What does the past 150 years teach us about our future? “The heart of #MedicalEducation will still be people: learners developing professional identity, teams caring for patients, and educators modeling curiosity,” writes @alisonwhelanmd.bsky.social#MedicalEducation #AAMC150

At the AAMC, we’re not just adapting to the rise of #AI in academic medicine. We’re driving it forward — supporting innovation for our members while establishing best practices centered on transparency and trust.

All candidates, without exception, must demonstrate the highest levels of competence at every stage and medical graduates nationwide continue to meet these expectations. My @wsj.com letter. www.wsj.com/opinion/medi...

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! 💙 From educating future physicians to advancing biomedical research, strengthening community collaborations, and delivering exceptional clinical care — doctors make a difference every day. Thank you for all that you do.

We’re proud to celebrate the thought leadership of our chief scientific officer, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, who took the stage at two #NIH events this week: the Clinical Center Grand Rounds on the future of the physician workforce and the #BIRCWH Annual Meeting on women in research.

“The care that they get in the first hour — this is the space where we have the greatest opportunity to save kids,” says Aaron Jensen, MD, of @ucsfhealth.bsky.social. Learn more about the new standards for optimizing pediatric readiness.

The future of #medicine is being shaped in unexpected ways. University of Washington drama students are working to prepare @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social#medicineresidents for the human side of medicine, allowing them to practice communication and care skills that translate to real-life patients.

Some communities are feeling the pain of the doctor shortage more than others. So, it’s critical that medical schools foster and sustain students’ interest in practicing in areas where the need is greatest. This study offers insights that can help:

Earlier this month, our team was in Anaheim, CA getting ready for Learn Serve Lead 2026. From touring the convention center to mapping out key spaces, a lot happens behind the scenes to bring the meeting to life. Join us this November! https://cvent.me/30k5K3 #AAMC26

Are you seeing delays and decreases in your institution’s #NIH funding? Our new NIH Funding Dashboard tracks national award trends in real time, updating every 2 weeks so you can benchmark your institution against national trends. https://bit.ly/4m0upgf

As AI tools become increasingly integrated into #academicmedicine, we’re focused on fair and equitable access, transparent usage, and clear guidance on where #AI can support — rather than replace — human judgment.

2025 was a remarkable year for modern medicine. From a heart bypass performed entirely through a catheter to the first-ever bladder transplant, hear from the scientists behind 4 groundbreaking medical “firsts” in our latest article.

The AAMC is more than the MCAT®. For 150 years, we’ve supported every stage of medical education — from premed to residency, from the classroom to the clinic. Here’s an overview of how we lead the field.

DYK every $1 invested in #NIH research returns $2.50 to the economy? The latest United for Medical Research report found that last year alone, NIH grants supported 390,000+ jobs and generated $94+ billion in economic activity — just one more reason to #KeepNIHStrong.

As @aamc.org marks 150 years, I reflected on the future of academic medicine in our Voices of Leadership series — and how evolving medical education prepares a continually learning, adaptable physician workforce. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rO0JEe #AAMC150 #MedEd #AcademicMedicine