🎨 Submissions are open for @acadmedjournal.bsky.social’s 2026 Cover Art feature! Share original artwork inspired by the missions and experiences of academic medicine. Submissions open:️ Jan. 12–Mar. 16. Learn more: https://academicmedicineblog.org/call-for-cover-art-open-january-12-to-march-16-2026/

More than half of physicians who completed residency in the past decade are still practicing in the same state where they trained — but retention rates are quietly declining. Explore the latest geographic and specialty trends in the Report on Residents.

Med school faculty write dozens of letters of recommendation for residency every year — often late at night, often from recycled templates. Now, some are now using AI to reclaim time. What does this mean for the quality and reception of these letters?

As we step into 2026, renew your commitment to growth. The most effective leaders lead reflectively, foster collaboration, and invest in continuous development. The AAMC’s CORE Leadership Development programs support you in leading with clarity and impact.

New year, new opportunities to connect! Our Virtual Communities Network makes it easy to collaborate with colleagues across institutions, stay informed on emerging issues, and be part of the conversations moving academic medicine forward. Join for free! https://communities.aamc.org/home

“Behind every data point are real people.” A student team from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center studied cardiovascular disease risk while working directly with homeless and underserved adults in West Texas — gaining hands-on experience while helping a vulnerable community.

Know students exploring medicine or biomedical sciences? Registration is open for “Exploring the Possibilities in Medicine Career Fair and Workshops” — a FREE, in-person event in Orlando, FL with hands-on activities and student workshops. Please share!

“Flu season started two weeks early, cases are rising very rapidly across almost the entire country, and we're still not close to peak,” says Jacobs School of Medicine at the @ubuffalo.bsky.social’s Thomas Russo, MD. Read why he & other experts are sounding the alarm this winter.

Homelessness is a public health issue. Join us on 1/28 for “From Bedside to Street Medicine,” a free webinar on the role of academic health systems in caring for individuals experiencing homelessness, moderated by our own Clarence Fluker.

The health care workforce is “moving from short-term disruption to long-term imbalance,” warns Gayle Lee, our senior director of workforce policy. More about how workforce pressures, immigration policy, and new tech can shape what comes next here.

We honor faculty whose work makes lasting contributions to public health. As 2026 nominations (due 1/23) continue for the David E. Rogers Award, we recognize 2025 awardee William Schaffner, MD, a national leader in vaccination and infectious disease. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards/rogers

Last month, CMS distributed 400 new Medicare-supported GME residency positions nationwide — a “pivotal step toward alleviating the national physician shortage,” says our chief public policy officer Danielle Turnipseed. More in @forbes.com.

“Remembering how you feel, right now, as a premed and why you want to go into medicine is so important,” says Harvard Medical School's Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH. “Keep that piece of yourself intact.” Read more in our Specialty Perspectives series, created for premeds.

We’re pleased with the appeals court’s decision that affirms the importance of supporting the real costs of NIH-funded medical research. Yesterday’s ruling protects research that benefits patients and communities nationwide.

Our Report on Residents tracks trainees from med school to post-residency. While year-to-year shifts are subtle, trends emerge — like women becoming the majority of residents (50.2%) for the first time in 2024-25. Explore more highlights from the report.

We’re reflecting on an extraordinary year for academic medicine. From record med school enrollment to the integration of AI, this year’s AAMCNews coverage captured an evolving field. Catch up on our top 15 stories of 2025! https://www.aamc.org/news/top-15-academic-medicine-stories-2025

In 2025, academic health systems navigated major financial shifts tied to federal policy and broader economic pressures. From rethinking care models to working with lawmakers to keep patients insured, see how they adapted in real time to continue caring for patients, families, and communities.

Know a medical student, resident, or fellow working to reduce the environmental impact of health care delivery? The Emerging Physician Leader Award, offered by Health Care Without Harm in collaboration with the AAMC, recognizes this work. Share with your network:

2025 Sullivan Award recipient Leon McDougle, MD, calls for leadership that helps “re-establish the moral high ground in academic medicine.” Help recognize leaders committed to promoting a health care workforce including people of all backgrounds & perspectives.

As we enter 2026, we’re grateful for the people across academic medicine who continue to advance health, education, and discovery. Wishing our community a healthy, hopeful, and impactful New Year!

“The AAMC has signed on to an amicus brief supporting a challenge to a fundamental shift in the 340B program set to take effect Jan. 1, which will result in immediate, irreparable harm to safety-net hospitals and patients served by them. Read more.

In 2025 alone, our virtual communities network welcomed over 3.3K new members, saw 54 new communities created, and over 2.5K resources added to our library. Join for free and don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers across academic medicine. https://communities.aamc.org/

This year, AAMCNews covered stories of resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to educating physicians and advancing patient care. We’re proud to highlight the 15 top stories that shaped the conversation in 2025. https://www.aamc.org/news/top-15-academic-medicine-stories-2025

The health of our nation depends on strong investments in care, research, and the health care workforce. The AAMC has shared a public letter with congressional leadership outlining what Congress can do to protect the health of communities. https://www.aamc.org/media/87736/download

At the end of the year, I often think about my goals for the year ahead. If you're doing this too, I invite you to check out @AAMC.org's CORE Leadership Development programs as inspiration for those in academic medicine, no matter what your career stage! www.aamc.org/learn-networ...

After vertigo and deafness forced her to quit work and sculpting, Marcia Robinson-Rouse got her life back with a robotic-assisted cochlear implant at University of Iowa Health Center. Read how decades of #academicmedicine research made it possible.

How are med schools expanding beyond treating disease to preventing it? Med students are learning skills once considered “extra,” like how food affects recovery, how sleep influences healing, and how movement, stress, and community shape health outcomes. https://bit.ly/3MTcYk9

What gives hope for the future of academic medicine? 2025 Nickens Award recipient Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, points to the collective power of students, faculty, & patients. Nominate a leader advancing opportunity & access in medicine by Jan. 23. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards/nickens

From veterans to first-generation college students to MD-PhD candidates, the newest class of med students brings a wealth of experiences that will shape the future of health care in the U.S. Explore the full AAMC report. https://www.aamc.org/news/us-medical-schools-enroll-record-number-students-2025

Missed #AAMC25 in San Antonio last month? Many of our plenary and Voices of Medicine sessions were covered by our news team, so you can still catch up on the ideas, insights, and conversations shaping academic medicine. https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/learn-serve-lead

Looking ahead to January? Start the new year with fresh ideas. January AAMC webinars will explore timely topics across medical education, health care, and academic medicine leadership. Learn more and register: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars

Happy holidays to all who celebrate! We wish our academic medicine community peace, wellness, and time with loved ones this week.

One of the highlights of my year was talking with Dr. Julie Freischlag at #AAMC25 about the moments that inspired and motivated us across our long medical careers. I always learn from her and am moved by the great compassion she shows for her patients. vimeo.com/1136259549

“The momentum is unmistakable,” says physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Beth Frates, MD, about the rise in preventive medicine education in med schools. “We now have tools and resources that can help all schools do more.”

What is antibiotic stewardship? It means administering the right antibiotic, at the right time, at the right dose. As antibiotic resistance grows, this matters more than ever. Read where progress is happening — and where we’re falling behind.

As the year wraps up, revisit the ideas shaping academic medicine. The Learn Serve Lead 2025 Summary Compendium distills insights from 100+ sessions — from AI to leadership & culture change. A simple way to revisit the ideas shaping the field.

Colleagues of Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, recall how she made every learner feel valued — one even called her their “parent in medicine.” Her legacy inspires the 2026 AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education. Nominate an educator by Jan. 23. www.aamc.org/about-us/aam...

Diseases like #measles spread through pathogens — but they also spread through mistrust. At #AAMC25, @adamratnermd.bsky.social#measles#AAMC25hallenged clinicians to move beyond clinics and into spaces where trust is built: schools, neighborhoods, and faith communities.

“Multi-cancer blood tests could be a game-changer.” Learn from experts about liquid biopsies, a new class of blood tests that aims to spot cancers before symptoms appear, and what it might mean for patients, physicians, and the health care system.

Why does the immune system attack the pancreas in Type 1 diabetes? It’s one of the field’s enduring unanswered questions — and UF Health’s Diabetes Institute just brought us one step closer to understanding it.

Ready to grow as a leader in 2026? The AAMC’s CORE Leadership Development portfolio provides a structured pathway for every stage of your career, combining evidence-based learning and real-world practice to help you lead with confidence.

The AAMC has again teamed up with @HCWithoutHarm to offer the Emerging Physician Leader Award to recognize #medstudents, #residents, & #fellows who are leaders in health care sustainability. Applications accepted through Jan. 23. Share with your network:

One of the standout moments of 2025? #Match2025. Future physicians across the country learned where they’ll begin residency — a day filled with excitement, relief, pride, & celebration. As the year wraps, let’s reflect on what made Match Day so meaningful. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC6fGc

Amid a nationwide shortage of psychiatrists, how do we inspire med students to explore psychiatry? @dukemedschool.bsky.social’s revamped curriculum is giving students early, meaningful experiences that show what the specialty really looks like.

Tune in to @facs.org’s podcast to hear our own @davidjskorton.bsky.social provide the Martin Memorial Lecture at #ClinicalConference2025! He discussed the need for collaboration across #academicmedicine in times of rapid change.

We're excited to partner w/ @cassyni.bsky.social to provide new AI-enhanced tools for exploring our Scholarly Publishing webinars! New features include searchable recordings, transcripts, slide summaries and captions in multiple languages. Explore now at cassyni.com/s/aamc-medic...

2025 award recipient Eva L. Feldman, MD, PhD, says there’s “no better time to be a young scientist” — thanks to innovations like AI and advanced omics. Know someone driving breakthroughs in biomedical science? Nominate them for the 2026 award by Jan. 23. www.aamc.org/about-us/aam...

Rebuilding trust in science won’t happen in a vacuum. It will happen in clinics, communities, and conversations built on trust. At #AAMC25, holdenthorp.bsky.social and Ashley Velie shared how scientists can reclaim public confidence through storytelling.

Looking to attract top talent in #AcademicMedicine? Join more than 5,000 employers who recruit through AAMC CareerConnect — the trusted source for connecting with faculty, researchers, and leaders across the nation. Use code LSL2025 to receive 20% off! https://careerconnect.aamc.org/

2025 marks a milestone for U.S. medical schools: total enrollment surpassed 100,000 students for the first time! Explore the data behind this historic milestone in our latest report. https://www.aamc.org/news/us-medical-schools-enroll-record-number-students-2025