AMSA’s Response to President Trump’s Executive Order on the United States’ Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 24, 2025The 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 lifesaving…
Justice is a Journey; Hope is Each Step We Take in Spite of it All
January 17, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Justice is a Journey; Hope is Each Step We Take in Spite of it All Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist “Jeff, that’s white supremacy thinking; justice is never just one-and-done. It’s always on-going and always returning. Justice is a journey, not a…
Summer Special! 4 Amazing Adventures in Learning with the AMSA Reproductive Health Project – Apply Today
January 13, 2025The AMSA Abortion Care & Reproductive Justice Institutes are back live & in-person this summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC! Summer 2025 – Applications Open Now – Seats Limited! Four Date Options in Summer 2025: May 29 – June 1 (Summer A) June 19 – 22 (Summer B) July 24 – 27 (Summer…
HOW TO STUDY FOR THE MCAT® IN 3 MONTHS
January 07, 2025Your 3-Month Study Plan for the MCAT Exam Making a plan is a crucial aspect of preparing for the MCAT exam—and it can also be one of the most difficult. Experts recommend that students spend 300-350 hours studying. Three months might seem like plenty of time, but you’ll need to thoughtfully structure your days in…
What Addicted. Pregnant. Poor. Teaches Us About Reproductive Justice
January 04, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE BOOK REVIEW What Addicted. Pregnant. Poor. Teaches Us About Reproductive Justice Written by Araam Abboud, AMSA Reproductive Health Project Intern In the United States, substance use among pregnant and parenting individuals often goes unrecognized and untreated due to misconceptions and systemic barriers. Within this landscape—where legal threats, stigma,…
AMSA announces appointment of interim Executive Director
December 23, 2024The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) announced today that Jennifer Salehi will serve as interim Executive Director beginning January 1, 2025. The transition follows the announcement that Chief Executive Officer Jamie Thayer Scates will step down at the end of the year. With 22 years of experience at AMSA concentrated in membership services and operations,…
