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 JUSTICEÂ 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 JUSTICEÂ 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…
You Shouldn’t Have to See a Bill Before You See Me
April 12, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE You Shouldn’t Have to See a Bill Before You See Me The Affordable Care Act Now and in the Future Written by an AMSA student member who requested anonymity in light of recent disappearances of students by the Trump Administration’s ICE & CBP The number of days left…
Dr. Aliye Runyan on Becoming an Abortion Provider & Breaking Stigma (Part 1)
April 12, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Voices from the Frontlines: Dr. Aliye Runyan on Becoming an Abortion Provider & Breaking Stigma (Part 1) Written by Araam Abboud, MS, AMSA Reproductive Health Project Intern Below is an interview with Dr. Aliye Runyan, MD, an OB-GYN and abortion provider. I had the honor of speaking with…
CHOOSING A MEDICAL SCHOOL
April 08, 2025Admissions Insights For medical school admissions, did you know that cuts from primary application submissions will eliminate candidates who fall below a school’s standards for both GPA and MCAT scores? After that, the focus shifts from your intellectual abilities to your non-academic accomplishments. Check out our article to learn more and find out five MCAT…
