Summer 2025 Essay Contest Honorable Mention – Medical Student Category Under the Shadow of Dobbs: Are We Complicit or Complacent? Essay written by Amanda Moser I sat in Law auditorium on the first day of Penn Preview, almost a year ago to the day, fidgeting in the swivel chair, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, anxious to…

Summer 2025 Essay Contest Honorable Mention – Medical Student Category Abortion Is a Decision You Make Out of Love Essay written by Erin Silliman  She already had two children. She and her partner had never expected to become pregnant again, and they couldn’t afford another baby. When I met her during my women’s health elective…

Summer 2025 Essay Contest 2nd Prize Winner – Medical Student Category Building the World We Want to Practice In Essay written by Emma Weisner   In the world I want to practice medicine in, patients can trust not only my medical knowledge, but in the belief that I will prioritize their needs over politics. But…

Today, AMSA sent the following letter to U.S. Senate leaders expressing deep concerns and firm opposition to H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. We invite you to read on, share this letter with classmates and colleagues, and TAKE ACTION to protect health care.   July 2, 2025 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House…

Today, AMSA sent the following letter to U.S. Senate leaders expressing deep concerns and firm opposition to H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. We invite you to read on, share this letter with classmates and colleagues, and TAKE ACTION to protect health care.   June 26, 2025 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader…

Summer 2025 Essay Contest 1st Prize Winner – Medical Student Category When Decisions Redefine Us. Essay written by Temiloluwa Owolabi   I often wonder where I can practice medicine without compromising the values that are dear to me, if pursuing certain specialties also means preparing for legal battles or if I can be the doctor my…