AMSA Updates

AMSA Statement: Guilty Verdicts Bend Arc Toward Justice

The officer who murdered George Floyd was held accountable yesterday. We know that this tragedy has been traumatic and incredibly difficult for many. If you need a break, please feel free to stop reading the rest of this statement. AMSA stands with you and all those who face injustice at the hands of law enforcement,...

AMSA Leader Spotlight: Jason Fang

MEET JASON We get excited about all our Member Spotlights — this one in particular. Jason Fang is the kind of leader that embodies the AMSA essence in so many ways. Optimistic, realistic, deeply committed and wicked smart. And, honestly. super fun to be around. Jason is a third year medical student at the Medical...

Reimagining Roe v. Wade at its 48th Anniversary

On the 48th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we join with reproductive health professionals, advocates and activists in “reimagining Roe”: from Abortion Rights to Abortion Justice. Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist. Today we observe the 48th anniversary of the landmark US Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade which affirmed...

Legislative Advocacy: What It Takes to Make Change

AMSA recently hosted a virtual Town Hall where we learned from insiders about how to influence policymaking at every step of the legislative process.  Read the summary and watch the video below!  Combine passion, planning, and persistence Effective advocacy combines passion, planning and persistence. That was the main takeaway offered by Justin Hatmaker, chief operating...