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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...

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...