On AM: The Federal Government will assess the number and location of student medical places in Australia as it seeks to encourage more medical practitioners to live and work in country areas; a joint study by the University of Queensland and a Dutch University has found a link between Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and increased autism traits in children; and Syrian government forces and allied militias tighten their grip on the last, small rebel held part of Aleppo. This is an early edition of AM. The complete 30 minute edition will be available for download at 9am.