Equipping Ourselves with Knowledge & Awareness of Our Rights & Our Patients’ Rights Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist   Sending love and solidarity to each one of you from the AMSA Reproductive Health Project , as we individually and collectively absorb the daily assaults against decency, dignity, civility, civil and…

SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  IVF & the Legal Landscape in the United States: Part 1  Written by Sarah Osborn, AMSA Gender & Sexuality Action Committee, Reproductive Justice Coordinator In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), an assisted reproductive technology (ART), is used to treat infertility medically and is the most common form of ART used…

Statement The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) strongly opposes the recent executive orders and policy changes at the federal level that threaten the educational, professional, and research opportunities for current and aspiring medical students. These actions jeopardize funding for critical scientific research, roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and undermine access to training…

By Andres F. Diaz World Cancer Day is not just a day of awareness—it is a call to action. It is a reminder of our collective responsibility to advocate for those battling cancer and to push for policies that ensure equitable access to prevention, treatment, and research (1). This day provides an opportunity to reflect…

SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Lifting My Voice for Right to Contraception at Virginia State House Written by Reyna Han, AMSA Member at VCU School of Medicine Chapter On January 16, 2025, I had the opportunity to speak in front of the Virginia House of Delegates Health and Human Services committee on behalf…

Statement The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) strongly opposes the executive order of President Trump’s administration to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO plays an indispensable role in global health security, disease surveillance, and pandemic preparedness. Its efforts have been critical in coordinating international responses to health crises, ensuring equitable access to…