Voices From the Frontlines: Dr. Aliye Runyan
June 06, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Voices From the Frontlines: Dr. Aliye Runyan on Supporting Providers and Confronting Today’s Challenges in Abortion Care (Part 2) Written by Araam Abboud, MS, AMSA Reproductive Health Project Intern I had the honor of continuing my conversation with Dr. Aliye Runyan, an OB-GYN and abortion provider, to discuss…
SPOTLIGHT ON AMSA REPRO at FP4Change2025!
May 23, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON AMSA REPRO at FP4Change2025! Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist & Aliye Runyan, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Strategist One month ago, several hundred future physicians gathered in Washington, DC. for the 75th AMSA annual convention, Future Physicians for Change 2025. For this Spotlight article, we (Drs. Runyan and…
HOW TO STUDY FOR THE MCAT OVER THE SUMMER
May 14, 2025Your 3-Month Study Plan For The MCAT® Exam Making a plan is a crucial aspect of prepping for the MCAT exam—and it can also be one of the most difficult. Experts recommend that students spend 300-350 hours studying. All summer might seem like plenty of time, but you’ll need to strategically structure your days in…
Approaching 3-Year Mark of SCOTUS Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade: Wide Impact in States Across U.S.
May 10, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Approaching 3-Year Mark of SCOTUS Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade: Wide Impact in States Across U.S. Written by Becky Martin, AMSA Senior Manager of Reproductive Health Advocacy For nearly 50 years, from the 1973 landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v Wade until their 2022…
Reproductive Justice, Executive Order Threats & Speaking Truth to Power
April 26, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Reproductive Justice, Executive Order Threats & Speaking Truth to Power Written by Becky Martin, AMSA Senior Manager of Reproductive Health Advocacy Last week AMSA members and allies gathered in Washington DC for the 75th annual convention to share their research, network with friends and colleagues, learn from…
Pre-medical student-led startup “Eden” wins inaugural AMSA Innovation Fest
April 24, 2025Winning venture offers a bold AI-powered solution to the administrative overload plaguing healthcare systems Crystal City, VA – In a high-energy finale to the 2025 AMSA National Convention, the American Medical Student Association launched a new tradition: the first-ever AMSA Innovation Fest, a national pitch competition spotlighting medical students leading transformational change in healthcare. From…
