Community & Public Health

AMSA President as Guest of Congressman Bobby Scott at State of the Union Address

by Rohini Kousalya Siva, MD, MPH, MS, National President of the American Medical Student Association  I am thrilled to share the profound experience I had as the honored guest of Congressman Bobby Scott at the State of the Union address. Congressman Scott’s invitation speaks volumes about the vital commitment all legislators should uphold: amplifying the...

AMSA Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) expresses deep concern for the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, acknowledging the profound impact on innocent lives and healthcare professionals on the frontlines. Two weeks ago the World Health Organization (WHO) reported distressing figures from the Gaza Strip, revealing that 3,760 children tragically lost their lives. A similar...

A Call for Urgent Action: Addressing Gun Violence in the Wake of Lewiston Tragedy

by Rohini Kousalya Siva MD MPH MS, AMSA President and Courtnie Moodie MS, Chair of Med Out The Vote In the aftermath of the appalling gun violence in Lewiston, Maine, which left 18 individuals killed and more than 50 injured, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) stands united in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the...

58 Years of Medicare and Medicaid: Reflection and Future Aspirations

By Trevor Lyford, MPH, M2 at Eastern Virginia Medical School and AMSA National Health Policy Chair I’ve been studying the American healthcare system for roughly ten years. I majored in Public Health with a focus in Health Policy in graduate school before starting Medical School last year. My years of education came in handy when...