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The Association of American Medical Colleges is a nonprofit representing medical schools & teaching hospitals.

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@AAMCtoday
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For the first time ever, the number of women newly enrolled in U.S. medical schools (50.7%) has exceeded the number of men.
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“The AAMC is extremely concerned & alarmed by efforts to discredit Anthony Fauci, MD, our nation’s top infectious disease expert. Dr. Fauci has been an independent & outspoken voice for truth as the nation has struggled to fight the coronavirus pandemic."
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We support women in medicine. RT if you do, too. #WIMmonth
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Elizabeth Greenaway, 34, is a conservative, Christian, mom from PA who was originally a COVID-19 vaccine skeptic. In this video, she describes why she was skeptical, what happened to change her mind, & what she would tell others about getting vaccinated.
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What doctors do matters. RT to wish your friends & colleagues a good day! 🙌 #NationalDoctorsDay
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6 years
Using social media allows health professionals to transcend geographical boundaries to engage more with colleagues and the public, and even influence policy sometimes. #GIA18
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September is Women in Medicine Month. We celebrate and support all women who care for others through their careers in medicine.
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At least 84 million Americans currently live in physician shortage areas. The nation's medical schools and teaching hospitals are leading efforts to address the problem. #ValueofAcademicMedicine
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6 years
We're proud to support women in medicine! #WIMMonth
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4 years
NEW: The State of Women in Academic Medicine 2018-2019 report illustrates the pipeline of women in academic medicine & science, and the data presents a snapshot of women’s representation at key stages in their roles as learners, faculty, & leaders.
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Did you know that hospitals and labs emit 4.4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and are responsible for more than 5 million tons of waste each year? Here’s what academic medicine is doing to reduce its carbon footprint. #EarthDay
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5 years
Patients treated at a major teaching hospital have up to 20% higher odds of survival, compared to those treated elsewhere.
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AAMC
4 years
Did you know that just 1% of U.S. physicians self-identify as transgender or gender nonbinary (TGNB)? As the population of TGNB individuals continues to grow exponentially, the need for doctors who understand their unique health concerns remains strong.
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5 years
For the first time in history, women outnumber men entering medical school in the US. We must do a better job at supporting new mothers in residency with adequate parental leave, writes Laura Forese, MD, MPH.
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We are excited to announce Residency Explorer is now available! This FREE resource will help 2021 residency applicants research programs in 23 specialties and compare themselves to previously matched applicants. #Match2021
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7 years
Say it loud, say it proud, and RT if you agree: We support women in medicine! #WIMmonth
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5 years
Women make up a majority of med students. It's time to make up the discrepancy in leadership and senior positions.
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2 years
Ahead of the first-ever #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay tomorrow, for this #FollowFriday we want to raise up some Latino/Latina physicians who are making big impacts in the world of academic medicine. A🧵: #NLPD #NationalLatinaPhysicianDay
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Happy National Latino/a Physician Day! Help us create awareness of the need for more Latino and Latina doctors by joining us in celebrating #NLPD . #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay #NationalLatinaPhysicianDay #NationalLatinxPhysicianDay #HispanicHeritageMonth
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AAMC
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Women in medicine have come a long way -- from only 200 female doctors in 1860 to more than 376k today. Still, too many women today are shut out of leadership positions in hospitals and academia. This September, join us and pledge to support #womeninmedicine .
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#MondayMotivation : Never let someone else decide that medicine isn't right for you. #WiMmonth #WomeninMedicine
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2 years
Everett and Kristin Jiles, a conservative, Christian couple talks about COVID and the vaccines. They both got sick with COVID-19 in July 2021. She was vaccinated. He was not.
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David J. Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the AAMC and David A. Acosta, MD, AAMC chief diversity and inclusion officer, released the following statement on police brutality and racism in America and their impact on health.
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We want the next generation of physicians to reflect the diversity in our nation. #ValueofAcademicMedicine
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Medical schools and teaching hospitals are responsible for many major medical breakthroughs spanning decades. And that's been made possible by sustained Congressional funding for medical research. #ValueofAcademicMedicine
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“Doctors don’t mind working long hours, but they want those hours to be spent on things that feel meaningful, like providing important medical decision-making or mentoring others.” - Dr. Tait Shanafelt, @StanfordMed #AAMC18
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Happy #NationalDoctorsDay ! 🩺 Thank you for your unwavering dedication to keeping us all healthy and safe. Please retweet to show your appreciation and tag a doctor who has made a difference in your life.
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5 years
September marks the start of football season, but it is also National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month — reminding us that playing hurt isn't worth it. #TBI
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Today’s decision demonstrates a lack of understanding of the critical benefits of racial and ethnic diversity in educational settings and a failure to recognize the urgent need to address health inequities in our country. Read the AAMC's full statement:
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AAMC
5 years
Did you know that patients treated at major teaching hospitals have up to 20% better odds of survival, compared to those treated at nonteaching hospitals?
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AAMC
4 years
What an amazing opening plenary speech by Bryan Stevenson! Check out his recent interview with AAMCNews on the deep inequities our nation is facing and what we must do to heal our nation’s painful past. #AAMC19
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4 years
For the first time ever, in 2019, women comprise the majority of total medical school enrollment (growing from 47% in 2015 to 50.5% in 2019).
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4 years
A group of medical students at @umnmedschool who call themselves the 'MN CovidSitters' are coming together to provide assistance ranging from child care to grocery runs for healthcare workers in Minnesota.
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AAMC
4 years
The AAMC is extremely disappointed in the president’s decision to withdraw the United States from @WHO . In the midst of #COVID19 , countries of the world should be working together to improve the health of all people. This decision is counter to that goal.
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BREAKING: Trump administration submits formal notice of withdrawal from WHO
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. @selwyn_rogers , MD ( @UChicagoMed ), a beacon of change & representation, is this year's Louis W. Sullivan MD Award recipient. His commitment to addressing trauma & violence in marginalized communities is shaping a more inclusive & resilient health care landscape. #AAMCAwards
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AAMC
6 years
Happy Match Week (starting tomorrow)! Best of luck to everyone who’s waiting for some good news on Friday. #Match2018
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2 years
We are deeply concerned about the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson on patients nationwide.
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5 years
What doctors do matters. RT to wish your friends & colleagues a good day! 🙌 #NationalDoctorsDay
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Bryan Stevenson: "It’s time to change the narrative around race and poverty. To create a healthy nation, we must face the painful past of slavery and connect with those who still suffer its consequences." #AAMC19
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Kim Simmons, 61, is a small business owner in IL, who was originally skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccines. In this video, she describes why she was skeptical, what happened to change her mind, and what she would tell others about getting vaccinated.
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4 years
Now more than ever, we acknowledge and support our doctors for their tireless sacrifice and dedication to ensuring the health of all. You are truly appreciated! #HappyDoctorsDay
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AAMC-member institutions contributed more than $562 billion to the national economy in 2017 and supported approximately 3.3% of the nation’s total jobs. #ValueofAcademicMedicine
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2 years
Today is the first National Latino/a Physician Day! Help us create awareness of the need for more Latino and Latina doctors by joining us in celebrating #NLPD . #nationallatinophysicianday #nationallatinaphysicianday
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5 years
America's medical schools and teaching hospitals are powerful economic engines that add half-a-trillion dollars to our economy. #ValueofAcademicMedicine
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#Academicmedicine is how we transform patient care. Thank you, @DeanBradfordMD of @OhioStateMed for championing academic medicine during our Capitol Hill event. #StartsInAcademicMedicine
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"You Will Survive" A guide on how to survive first days as a doctor: http://t.co/jmyoLrv9sU @TheBMA #TipsForNewDocs http://t.co/D42FI3XFTr
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“Within the next decade, you won’t be able to be a successful scholar without having some activity on social media.” Why is Twitter trending in the academic medicine community?
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Thanks to their leading role in medical research, America's teaching hospitals are able to provide the highest quality care in the country. #ValueOfAcademicMedicine
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6 years
Here are five new specialties, what they entail, and the training needed to pursue them.
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3 years
“We saw a lot of students who said, ‘You know what? I’m going to apply this year...They saw that health care workers were really at the forefront of trying to solve this. It really lit a fire under people.”
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4 years
1/2 Medical school applicants have expressed concern about this year’s unprecedented application cycle & how several AAMC services & programs have been impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The AAMC has developed an overview of the issues raised & how we are addressing concerns.
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#WednesdayWisdom : "Grades and MCAT scores aren't everything." You can read more about @drwebb82 's story here:
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We as an industry need to counter the kind of misinformation that leads to disease outbreaks #measlesoutbreak
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3 years
As COVID-19 spreads unabated, a growing number of patients are suffering debilitating long-term symptoms, incl. extreme fatigue, cognitive deficiencies, & pain. The best way to prevent illness & long-term complications? Through vaccination, experts say.
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Academic medicine is training tomorrow's doctors, discovering new medical breakthroughs and cures, and providing the best in patient care. #ValueOfAcademicMedicine
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5 years
As medicine evolves, so do the types of doctors most needed. Nocturnists are one of several medical career paths to emerge in recent years.
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6 years
For the first time ever the majority of medical school matriculants are women. But this is only the first step in making medicine more inclusive.
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Today, @DavidJSkorton presented @SenSchumer with the AAMC Champion of #AcademicMedicine award for his leadership in addressing the nation’s physician shortage through #GME and investing in medical research at the #NIH . Learn more:
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Front page @USATODAY : New data from AAMC shows that, for the first time ever, the majority of new #medstudents in 2017 were women. #meded #womeninmedicine
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Happy Match Day! #Match2018
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Meet @MichaelGalvezMD , a board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon w/specialized training in pediatric hand/upper extremity, who values the importance of true mentorship & diversity in medicine! Dr. Galvez completed his training at @StanfordMed . #NLPD #FollowFriday
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"When you begin to discredit scientists like Fauci, who are national treasures, you are in serious trouble." - @JanisOrlowskiMD via @PhillyInquirer
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Diversity in Health Care and Medical Training Saves Lives.
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@MichaelGalvezMD @StanfordMed Meet @TheMillennialMD who is Chief Medical Education Advisor for Alliance in Mentorship/ @MiMentorOrg & the Co-Chair of the Council of Anesthesiology for @NHMAmd . He hopes to connect, teach, & inspire the next generation of students pursuing medicine. #NLPD #FollowFriday
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Happy Match Day! #Match2019
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As the U.S. population grows and gets older, we expect physicians to be in short supply.
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The pipeline to becoming an M.D. for many African-American students often has many leaks along the way. One M.D. shares her inspiring story of overcoming hurdles on her journey to becoming a physician. #Diversity #DoctorShortage
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Watch our latest video that takes a deeper look at how the Opioid Workforce Act would benefit those living with chronic pain and substance use disorders. We urge Congress to pass this key bill and improve access to treatment for patients. #OpioidGME
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We issued guidance for #medschools to pause all student clinical rotations until at least 3/31. Pause allows #meded community to develop approp. educational strategies & alt. clinical experiences to assure safe, meaningful clinical learning for students.
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Fact: patients have a 20% better chance of survival at a teaching hospital than those treated elsewhere. #valueofacademicmedicine
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Medical schools are doing their part to address the looming doctor shortage. It's now time to lift the cap on Congressional-funded residency slots.
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Many African American men don't speak up about their depression, and are thus misdiagnosed. #healthequity
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AAMC
7 years
Today, we’re sharing a #WIMmonth #TBT to celebrate a true pioneer. RT if you support women in medicine!
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We hope you find these humerus. Happy #ValentinesDay from all of us at the AAMC! Share with your colleagues to spread the ❤️
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Medical research by academic medicine doesn't just save lives, it creates jobs. #valueofacademicmedicine
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6 years
A med school enrollment report released for 2017 shows that women slightly edged out men, making up 50.7% incoming medical students in the current academic year.
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AAMC
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams was one of the first physicians to perform open-heart surgery in the U.S. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Recent studies say you have 20% better odds of survival if treated at a teaching hospital. See the data Dr. Kirch referenced in his President’s Address. #AAMC18
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Between 1980 and 2012, @HowardU graduated 2,451 black doctors — the most of any med school in the nation. This #BlackHistoryMonth , take time to learn how doctors of color are making strides:
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Academic medicine is responsible for many medical breakthroughs. Those breakthroughs save lives. #valueofacademicmedicine
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A new survey suggests that 22% of Black adults & 33% of Hispanic adults would be more likely to get vaccinated if a mobile clinic came to their neighborhood. How are 'Get Out the Vote tactics' helping vaccination rates in hard-hit Boston communities?
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AAMC
6 years
Viewed over two years, the number of women entering medical school rose by 9.6%, an increase that is noteworthy in a year when women’s voices in the workforce are gaining more attention. #WomeninMedicine #WomeninScience
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How can we improve academic medicine? By focusing efforts on increasing diversity in leadership positions with women of color #WIMmonth
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