Government Affairs

Reproductive Justice & 15 Years of The Affordable Care Act

  SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  Reproductive Justice & 15 Years of The Affordable Care Act Written by Becky Martin, AMSA Senior Manager of Reproductive Health Advocacy Sunday, March 23rd, marked 15 years since President Obama signed into law The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare as many call it. Since...

AMSA’s Response to President Trump’s Executive Order on the United States’ Withdrawal from the World Health Organization

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 lifesaving...

Post Election Statement from AMSA President, Annelise Silva

What’s Next Is What We Make It AMSA National President’s Statement on 2024 Election Hi future doctor, Annelise here. I’m writing to you and honestly, I’m not quite sure how to articulate all of my emotions as we face an upcoming four years of uncertainty. When it comes to leadership, especially student-led organizational leadership, we...

Project 2025: What Future Physicians Need to Know about Threats to Departments of Education & HHS, Reproductive Health Care, Physician Autonomy & More

*AMSA does not endorse or oppose any candidate for elected public office.   SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  Project 2025: What Future Physicians Need to Know about Threats to Departments of Education & HHS, Reproductive Health Care, Physician Autonomy & More Written by Becky Martin, AMSA Senior Manager of Reproductive Health Advocacy Project...