AMSA’s Response to Recent Federal Executive Orders Impacting Medical and Premedical Students
February 04, 2025Statement 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…
World Cancer Day: A Call to Action for Pediatric Cancer Research, Care, and Advocacy
February 04, 2025By 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…
Lifting My Voice for Right to Contraception at Virginia State House
February 01, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Lifting My Voice for Right to Contraception at Virginia State House Written by Reyna Han, AMSA Member at VCU School of Medicine Chapter On January 16, 2025, I had the opportunity to speak in front of the Virginia House of Delegates Health and Human Services committee on behalf…
AMSA’s Response to President Trump’s Executive Order on the United States’ Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 28, 2025Statement 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…
AMSA’s Response to President Trump’s Executive Order on the United States’ Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 24, 2025The 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 lifesaving…
Justice is a Journey; Hope is Each Step We Take in Spite of it All
January 17, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Justice is a Journey; Hope is Each Step We Take in Spite of it All Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist “Jeff, that’s white supremacy thinking; justice is never just one-and-done. It’s always on-going and always returning. Justice is a journey, not a…
