A researcher might spend decades chasing a single breakthrough. Then one day, it happens: a new treatment, a better therapy, a cure. That discovery translates into clinical trials, into the hands of physicians, and ultimately to the patients who need it most.

Caps off to the Class of 2026 🎓 After years of dedication, resilience, and growth, a new generation of physicians begins their next chapter. Grateful to our member medical schools for letting us share in these powerful moments. Explore more: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSiez

We are excited to celebrate Academic Medicine Week June 8-12! Thank you Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick & Rep. Kathy Castor for introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives recognizing the observance and honoring academic medicine’s lifesaving impact. https://bit.ly/43h3lAQ

What does it mean to go through medical school with someone who truly understands the experience? Six sets of twins reflect on learning, growing, and supporting each other and what it’s like to take the next step into residency. https://www.aamc.org/news/multiples-medical-school

Only 3% of med students plan to focus on research as a career. At @nam.edu’s “Sustaining the Biomedical Workforce” workshop, our chief scientific officer, Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, offered a path forward, including stable funding, stronger mentorship, and team-science infrastructure.

2025 SCOPE Reports are now available: www.aamc.org/about-us/mis...! @AAMC.org & AACOM Curriculum Survey results feature benchmarks, data insights/trends on older adult care, service learning & more. Register for the June 16 session to learn more: aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/260616_SCOPE

“What would you tell your premed self?” As MD graduates cross the stage this season, many are reflecting on the long road that brought them here. We asked graduating students from AAMC member medical schools to share the advice they wish they could send back to the beginning of their journey.

The AAMC-led Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition hosted a Congressional briefing highlighting how HRSA Title VII & VIII programs improve access to care. Thank you to Sen. Lisa Murkowski and our presenters for sharing why Congress must invest in these programs.

June 8-12th is Academic Medicine Week! As the AAMC celebrates 150 years of leadership in academic medicine in 2026, this year’s observance offers a special opportunity to share your institution’s story using #StartsInAcademicMedicine. https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-history

150 years. Thousands of milestones. One shared mission. Explore key moments that have shaped academic medicine and the AAMC since 1876: https://www.aamc.org/our-story #AAMC150

“150 years have brought us further than we imagined. They’ve also shown us how far we still need to go.” Today, our own @davidjskorton.bsky.social reflects on a century and a half of progress in academic medicine — and the urgent, unfinished work that lies ahead. #AAMC150

150 years of shaping #academicmedicine. Since 1876, AAMC has helped drive progress in medical education, research, and care, and we’re just getting started. Celebrate the journey. #AAMC150

Get ready! June 8-12th is Academic Medicine Week, and we want to hear from you. Share how your institution is serving your community using #StartsInAcademicMedicine.

For over 10 years, the AAMC Action community has been on call to protect the future of #patientcare and advance policies that strengthen medical education and research. Join today and help advocate for the health of communities nationwide. https://aamcaction.org/

A new inpatient facility. A psychiatry program that decreased patient wait times from 3 months to 1 week. Read how AAMC member institutions are capitalizing on Medicare-supported GME residency positions from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: https://www.aamc.org/media/80011/download

Most pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed too late. Researchers at @ohsunews.bsky.social may have a solution: a blood test that detects the disease before symptoms appear. Liquid biopsies are one of the most promising and complex frontiers in cancer detection.

Are you avoiding the “sunscreen paradox”? Ivan Litvinov, MD, PhD, explains that people who use sunscreen often spend more time in the sun and don’t apply often enough, which can offset the protection. More from dermatologists in our latest article.

“You want to leave the stage while they’re still clapping.” That’s what one surgeon said about his own semi-retirement age 73 — and it is the philosophy a growing number of hospitals are working to implement among their late-career physicians.

Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) offer innovative clinical training pathways for medical students. More than 20% of medical schools now incorporate this clinical education model, according to a new data snapshot from @aamc.org. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3RuqnSg. #meded

Cutting back on ultra-processed foods doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Physicians and researchers are helping patients make sense of them by offering practical, realistic steps like small swaps and simpler ingredient lists. More from AAMCNews:

AAMC Chief Scientific Officer Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, addressed the @keck.usc.edu’s largest graduating medical class — part of its first multidisciplinary commencement. “There’s value in being open to possibilities because that’s where we find significant growth throughout our careers.”🎓

Registration for #AAMC26 opens in 2 weeks! Register early for best savings & access: ✔️ Priority (June–July 15): $1,495 ✔️ Advanced (July 16–Sept 9): $1,695 ✔️ Standard (Sept 10–Nov 10): $1,895 https://cvent.me/30k5K3

We’re tracking NIH’s use of the multiyear funding mechanism, which has changed significantly over the past two years and raised many questions and uncertainty for researchers and institutions. More in our new data brief.

When 27-year-old Shayna Hemming collapsed from cardiac arrest, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's team of cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and genetic counselors uncovered the rare gene mutation behind it.

The AAMC advocates to expand the physician workforce & strengthen access to care nationwide. Congress took historic steps in 2021 and 2023 by increasing Medicare support for graduate medical education for the first time in nearly 25 years, but our work is far from over. (1/2)

Grow your career through connection. The AAMC Virtual Communities Network’s Mentor Match helps you connect with peers and leaders across academic medicine for guidance, collaboration, and growth. Start your journey today. https://communities.aamc.org/participate/mentoring

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing NCAPIP, a national network supporting AANHPI communities and strengthening care nationwide. At AAMC, we’re proud to support efforts like this that advance education, research, care, and community collaboration. https://ncapip.org/

☀️ Looking ahead to June, AAMC webinars will explore restorative practices for reintegration, how to use SCOPE report data for decision-making, preparing your data for statistical consultation, and more. See what’s coming up: https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/upcoming-webinars

Women now make up more than 50% of med students in the U.S. That milestone felt unimaginable in 1849, when Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn an MD — a story now captured in “A Lady Alone,” a one-woman play by Lynn Eckhert, MD, DrPH.

KJ was born with a liver disorder so rare there was no treatment — so @childrensphila.bsky.social created one: the world’s first personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy. This is the power of academic medicine, where scientists and physicians work in tandem to save lives.

During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re reminded that well-being in academic medicine is shaped by the environments where people learn and work. Explore strategies to build healthier, more supportive environments for clinicians, faculty, and learners. https://www.aamc.org/news/wellbeing

Six sets of twins share what it’s like to go through med school side by side and prepare to go their separate ways for residency. From built-in study partners to lifelong support systems, their stories offer a unique look at the med ed experience. https://www.aamc.org/news/multiples-medical-school

#DYK many of the most transformative discoveries and life-changing treatments of the last century trace their roots back to academic medicine? Explore how researchers at AAMC-member institutions are changing and saving lives for generations to come. https://academicmedicine.aamc.org/research-cures

AAMC President & CEO @davidjskorton.bsky.social, addressed the @utoledomed.bsky.social Class of 2026 and received an honorary Doctor of Science degree. “Remember that as you launch toward new possibilities ahead, your people will help lift you up!”

Networking at #AAMC26 goes beyond connections — it’s about contribution. As an attendee, you can present in the Daily Dose Series, lead a Focused Discussion over lunch, and meet 1:1 to “Think and Link” in the (new) impromptu peer exchange. Details to come! https://cvent.me/30k5K3

This summer, invest in the skills needed to build trust, navigate conflict, and strengthen culture in academic medicine. Seats for the 2026 RPAM Facilitator Training are intentionally limited to support meaningful engagement — register early.

How has academic medicine transformed care over 150 years and where is it headed next? In a new article, AAMC Chief Health Care Officer Jonathan B. Jaffery, MD, reflects on innovation, new care models, and the future of patient care. #AAMC150

Such a joy to spend time with the students, residents and faculty of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences! Go Rockets! #UToledoMed26

About 40% of adopted children have special health care needs — twice the rate of the general population. Adoption medicine clinics are ensuring these children and their families get expert, coordinated care from day one.

Access to mental and behavioral health care remains a challenge for many communities. The AAMC is advancing integrated behavioral health patient care models to improve care coordination and expand access for patients.

The AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair (June 3-4) helps aspiring medical students connect with schools, attend info sessions, and explore the path to medicine. If you work with future physicians, share this with your students and networks. Details: http://aamc.org/virtualfair

How do the nation’s nonprofit academic health systems and teaching hospitals invest in the health of communities? They provide critical care, serve the vulnerable, train future doctors & invest in tomorrow’s cures. Watch to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT2Wp2Tp9mk&t=1s

Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of calories in U.S. diets and are linked to a wide range of health concerns. Researchers are working to better understand their impact and what it means for patients. What do they want you to know?

Did you know patients who live in rural areas are more likely to visit teaching hospitals when they are most in need of care? Learn how #AcademicMedicine is finding unique ways to serve rural communities: https://www.aamc.org/media/69371/download?attachment

Today, we hosted a briefing in honor of the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the VA & academic medicine. Thanks Rep. Miller-Meeks, MD, Rep. Takano, Deena McRae of University of California, Irvine & Meharvan “Sonny” Singh of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine for joining!

Many students depend on financial assistance to pay for med school. But recent changes to federal student loan programs have left a critical financing gap. Learn how the AAMC and ELFI are stepping up with the new MedLoans™ borrower benefit program: https://bit.ly/4eIFnFG

Patients treated at AAMC-member academic hospitals have higher survival rates — because these institutions bring together the best research, training, and specialized care under one roof. This is how academic medicine #WorksForAmerica. https://academicmedicine.aamc.org/access-to-care

Want to stay ahead of health policy news? Subscribe to Washington Highlights, your weekly update on legislative and regulatory actions impacting medical schools, academic health systems, and the patients and communities they serve. https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/washington-highlights

A Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is reshaping how we understand #ADHD treatment: stimulants may work by boosting reward and wakefulness, rather than attention. As our understanding evolves, so too can our approaches to supporting patients.

~10,000 kids sustain lawn mower injuries every year — and that’s just one part of what emergency physicians call “trauma season.” As the weather warms, EDs see a surge in overexertion injuries, fractures, and heat illness. Here’s what to know.