AMSA Celebrates Today’s Abortion Care providers & Nurtures Tomorrow’s
Today, March 10, we invite you to join us in celebrating Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, which honors and lifts up abortion providers. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the day’s founding, intended to honor the life and service of Dr. David Gunn, who was murdered by an anti-abortion extremist on March 10, 1993.
In the more than 30 years since Dr. Gunn’s murder, abortion providers have continued to face threats, harassment, and violence. And since the Dobbs decision in 2022 overturned Roe, clinicians increasingly face the risk of criminalization for providing abortion care even for miscarriage management.
And yet, every day, abortion providers, clinic staff, and volunteers make the commitment to provide the life-affirming and life-saving care they are trained to provide to people who need an abortion. This is one way that radical love-in-action looks like.
Today and every day, AMSA honors their courage and their conviction to provide abortion care even in the face of these ongoing risks and threats. We affirm that reproductive health services are essential to comprehensive health care, and we support full access to the entire range of reproductive services. We believe safe, voluntary abortions should be available to all who need them, regardless of how much they earn, who they work for, or where they live.
The AMSA Reproductive Health Project (RHP) is here to support tomorrow’s abortion providers and future physician advocates for reproductive health, rights, and justice. If you are planning to provide abortion care – and even if you aren’t planning to – we welcome you to participate in any of the RHP programs. Additionally, AMSA Chapters can receive financial and programmatic support from the AMSA RHP for chapter events.
Medical students, we hope you’ll consider joining us in Asheville for the Summer 2026 AMSA Abortion Care and Reproductive Justice Institutes! Just a few open spots remaining – learn more and apply today!
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Why Can’t it Just be Okay – A Poem about Abortion Care
Written by Aliye Runyan, MD, FACOG, OB-GYN, Complex Family Planning subspecialist
& AMSA Reproductive Health Project Strategist
Routine
Mundane
Another medical procedure that we accept
Can sometimes be necessary,
Life saving,
Difficult –
But not always.
Not every end to a pregnancy is sad
Some pregnancies end in joyous birth
Some end with grief for what could have been
Some end with a sigh of relief
Freedom to be a parent or not to be
Freedom to choose one’s path in life
Abortion is an act of love
Abortion is common
Safe
Should not be an undue burden to access
Why can’t it just be okay
The story of abortion is made to be
Black and white
Good vs evil
When it is simply a part of life
Part of a person’s reproductive journey
Part of being a human
Abortion is an act of love
Why can’t it just be okay
We share this poem as part of our annual honoring and recognition of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.
Why Can’t it Just be Okay was published originally within Poetry for Sexual and Reproductive Justice – a collection of poems curated by the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM), a peer-reviewed, international, open access journal that explores emerging, neglected and marginalized issues across the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
ABORTION CARE NETWORK
The Abortion Care Network (ACN) supports and strengthens independent abortion providers, ensuring they have the resources, training, and advocacy needed to deliver compassionate care. Their work helps keep clinics open and accessible for communities across the country.
Website abortioncarenetwork.org
Instagram @abortioncarenetwork
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS & GYNECOLOGISTS
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a leading voice in OB/GYN care, medical education, and advocacy. Their work supports providers, patients, and policies that protect and expand reproductive health access, including abortion care.
Website acog.org
Instagram @acog_org
NATIONAL ABORTION FEDERATION
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) ensures that abortion care is safe, accessible, and high-quality by providing training, support, and advocacy for providers. They also offer financial assistance and resources to help patients overcome barriers to care.
Website prochoice.org
Instagram @nationalabortionfederation
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS
The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) works to eliminate financial and logistical barriers to abortion care. Through a coalition of nearly 100 grassroots organizations, they provide direct support so that cost and access are never obstacles to reproductive freedom.
Website abortionfunds.org
Instagram @abortionfunds
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
For over a century, Planned Parenthood has been a trusted provider of reproductive health care, education, and advocacy. Their commitment to accessible, patient-centered care ensures that millions can make informed decisions about their health and futures.
Website plannedparenthood.org
Instagram @plannedparenthood
SOCIETY OF FAMILY PLANNING
The Society of Family Planning advances science, research, and education in sexual and reproductive health. By supporting evidence-based policies and medical education, they help improve abortion and contraception care worldwide.
Website societyfp.org
MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE
Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) is dedicated to training and empowering future abortion providers by ensuring medical students receive the education and support they need to provide reproductive health care. Their advocacy strengthens the next generation of providers committed to abortion access and reproductive justice.
Website msfc.org
Instagram @msfchoice
PHYSICIANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Physicians for Reproductive Health trains and supports physician-advocates to protect and expand abortion care access. Through medical education, advocacy, and leadership training, they ensure that abortion care remains accessible, patient-centered, and evidence-based. Their commitment empowers both providers and communities to fight for reproductive freedom.
Website prh.org
Instagram @prhdocs
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACCESS PROJECT
Reproductive Health Access Project expands abortion care, contraception, and miscarriage care by training and supporting primary care clinicians. Their work ensures that reproductive health care is accessible, evidence-based, and integrated into primary care settings.
Website reproductiveaccess.org
Instagram @reproductiveaccess
TEACH-Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare
TEACH equips clinicians with the skills and training needed to provide compassionate, patient-centered abortion care. By integrating abortion education into primary care, they expand access to safe and comprehensive reproductive health services.
Website teachtraining.org
Instagram @teachprogram
THE RYAN PROGRAM: RESIDENCY TRAINING IN ABORTION & FAMILY PLANNING
The Ryan Program advances family planning and abortion training in OB/GYN residency programs, ensuring that future physicians are equipped to provide comprehensive reproductive health care. Their work strengthens abortion access by integrating it into medical education.
Website ryanprogram.org
REPRO TLC
Repro TLC (formerly Midwest Access Project) supports abortion and family planning educators, ensuring they have the tools to train the next generation of compassionate, skilled reproductive health providers. Their work strengthens teaching, learning, and community in reproductive health care.
Website reprotlc.org
Instagram @reprotlc
PHYSICIANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Physicians for Reproductive Health trains and supports physician-advocates to protect and expand abortion care access. Through medical education, advocacy, and leadership training, they ensure that abortion care remains accessible, patient-centered, and evidence-based. Their commitment empowers both providers and communities to fight for reproductive freedom.
Website prh.org
Instagram @prhdocs
GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE
Advancing sexual & reproductive health & rights worldwide for more than 55 years. High-quality research. Evidence-Based Advocacy. Strategic Communications.
Website guttmacher.org
Instagram @guttmacherinstitute
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.
Website reproductiverights.org
Instagram @reprorights
WE TESTIFY
We Testify uses the power of real stories to change how people see abortion. Through the stories we tell, we build community, leadership, and power. We Testify storytelling also expands conversations through films like Ours To Tell produced with Planned Parenthood. *Arrange Viewings to Engage Your Classmates with the AMSA Repro Project – Link
Website wetestify.org
Instagram @wetestify
ALL ABOVE ALL
All Above All is building a future where abortion is affordable, available, and supported for anyone who seeks care. #AbortionJustice.
Website allaboveall.org
Instagram @allaboveall
ABORTION ACCESS FRONT
The Abortion Access Front is a team of comedians, activists, writers, and producers that uses humor to destigmatize abortion and expose the extremist anti-choice forces working to destroy access to reproductive rights in all 50 states.
Website aafront.org
Instagram @abortionfront
SYA – SHOUT YOUR ABORTION
SYA makes resources, campaigns, and media intended to arm existing activists, create new ones, and foster collective participation in abortion access all over the country.
Website shoutyourabortion.com
Instagram @shoutyourabortion
REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL
Reproductive Freedom For All, formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America, has helped lead the charge for over 50 years in the fight for abortion rights, access to birth control, parental leave policies, and pregnancy protections.
Website reproductivefreedomforall.org
Instagram @reprofreedomforall
M&A HOTLINE
The M+A (Miscarriage and Abortion) Hotline – a team of volunteer clinicians with decades of experience in miscarriage and abortion. Call or Text 1-833-246-2632.
Website mahotline.org
Instagram @ma_hotline
MIFE IN ALL 50 – EMAA PROJECT
“Mife” (pronounced “MIFF-ee”) is mifepristone, a safe, FDA‑approved abortion pill used for over 25 years. Science shows it’s safe. Healthcare providers say it’s essential. Anti‑abortion politicians? They’re trying to take it away.
Website emaaproject.org/mifeinall50
ABORTIONFINDER
AbortionFinder.org was created to provide clear, up-to-date information about the availability of abortion care across the country. AbortionFinder is operated by Bedsider, a project of Power to Decide.
Website abortionfinder.org
Instagram @abortionfinder
PLAN C PILLS
Plan C is a public health creative campaign on abortion pill access, started in 2015 by a small team of veteran public health advocates, researchers, social justice activists. Plan C works to transform access to abortion in the US by normalizing the self-directed option of abortion pills by mail.
Website plancpills.org
Instagram @plancpills
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