SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  The Reality of Endometriosis Written by Sarah Osborn, AMSA Gender & Sexuality Action Committee, Reproductive Justice Coordinator March is endometriosis awareness month. In the US, 6 million females are living with endometriosis, yet 2 million are undiagnosed. There is still a stigma surrounding endometriosis and period pain leading…

Choosing An MCAT Test Date Understanding the most important factors when it comes to the exam calendar and medical school application timeline can put you ahead of the game and help you develop a strong plan for your MCAT success in 2025. Take some time now to determine your future test date. Learn more…

Equipping Ourselves with Knowledge & Awareness of Our Rights & Our Patients’ Rights Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist   Sending love and solidarity to each one of you from the AMSA Reproductive Health Project , as we individually and collectively absorb the daily assaults against decency, dignity, civility, civil and…

SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  IVF & the Legal Landscape in the United States: Part 1  Written by Sarah Osborn, AMSA Gender & Sexuality Action Committee, Reproductive Justice Coordinator In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), an assisted reproductive technology (ART), is used to treat infertility medically and is the most common form of ART used…

Statement The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) strongly opposes the recent executive orders and policy changes at the federal level that threaten the educational, professional, and research opportunities for current and aspiring medical students. These actions jeopardize funding for critical scientific research, roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and undermine access to training…

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…