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A call for nominations was open to members September 10 through October 8 and ballots were available to members on im.org from January 19 to February 4. All candidates are elected by a majority of the ballots cast. Please join the Alliance in congratulating the New FY 2027 Alliance Council Leaders . #News #Feature

February 2026 Welcome to Diversity Now, AAIM’s quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion resources in academic internal medicine and beyond. February Is Black History Month Founded by Carter G. Woodson, PhD, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black History Month recognizes Read more

Registration is now open for the online hybrid course, Business of Medicine for UME-GME Faculty. This asynchronous course blends self-study with several 90-min live Zoom sessions with the instructor. To review registration prices, topics covered, and important dates, click here . #News #Feature

In a December letter to National Association of Designated Institutional Officials (NADIO) President Jeffrey S. Berns, MD, the Alliance provided conditional support for a proposal to move the subspecialty fellowship start date to no earlier than July 7. The letter outlines AAIM's recommendations to address the challenges the transition will bring, particularly during the first year rollout. Read the Read more

Academic Internal Medicine Week is the premier conference for faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals. Join your friends and colleagues from April 19-22, 2026 in Seattle, WA! REGISTER TODAY #News #Feature

AAIM joins more than 450 members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research urging leaders of the House and Senate (HHS) appropriations committees to finalize the FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) spending bill of $47.2 billion for the NIH. Funding is already Senate Appropriations Committee-approved and would be in addition to funding for the Advanced Read more

As part of their advocacy work, the American College of Physicians (ACP) is collecting personal stories and testimonials on the wide-ranging impact of recent administrative changes to J-1 and H-1B visa policies. In order to accurately document what these policies mean for the U.S. health workforce and patient access, the ACP would like to hear from all impacted members, particularly program directors Read more

In response to a recent Executive Order imposing a $100,000 fee on employers for each H1-B application , the Alliance and the American College of Physicians (ACP) ask members to contact their representatives to urge the Secretary of Homeland Security to enact the national interest exemption on H-1B visa fees for physicians. ACP has provided an editable form letter which will automatically be sent Read more

The Alliance Joins the AAMC and More Than 160 Healthcare Organizations Urging Policymakers to Embrace and Codify the Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) Model for Federal Research Funding September 2025 - As of September 22, 2025, 164 organizations have signed on to a letter requesting lawmakers to develop a new, more transparent model for ensuring that institutions’ essential research Read more

The Alliance is pleased to Announce the 2026 recipients of its esteemed award program . Recognizing the outstanding achievements of educators, researchers, administrators, and leaders, the Alliance Awards Program shines a spotlight on the impactful contributions made by faculty and staff in internal medicine departments at medical schools and teaching hospitals. Join us in congratulating the recipients! Read more