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World Cancer Day: A Call to Action for Pediatric Cancer Research, Care, and Advocacy

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...

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

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...

Fall 2024 Opportunities with the AMSA Reproductive Health Project

SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  Fall 2024 Opportunities with the AMSA Reproductive Health Project This week we turn our SPOTLIGHT on three special opportunities available to AMSA members this Fall available through the AMSA Reproductive Health Project. AMSA Reproductive Health Mentorship Sprint – Fall 2024  AMSA Reproductive Health Mentorship Sprints are designed to...

September is here | AMSA President’s Column

Hey there fAMSA! First, let me introduce myself, my name is Dr. Michael Walls and I am AMSA’s National President. This is going to be the first of many Presidential Addresses so I can keep you up to date on what we’ve been up to and what we have coming up! So what have we...