Announcements

  • AAMC renames prestigious Abraham Flexner award in light of racist and sexist writings

    The AAMC announced at its annual meeting that it is renaming the Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education. Starting in 2021, the award will be called the AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education. The decision to rename the award was approved unanimously by the AAMC Board of Directors and follows the AAMC’s commitment to becoming a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization.

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