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College Ave: Medical School Timeline: From Pre-Med to M.D.

The journey to becoming a physician is a marathon that requires meticulous planning and long-term dedication. Whether you are a high school student dreaming of the white coat or a college junior preparing for the application cycle, understanding the medical school timeline is essential for success. This path is not merely about surviving four years...

Pride, Juneteenth & 4 Years Without Roe: None of Us are Free Until We’re All Free

Pride, Juneteenth & 4 Years Without Roe: None of Us are Free Until We’re All Free Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Senior Director of Education & Programming   In the spirit of this month, we join in the many recognitions, celebrations, and observations of Juneteenth (June 19th), Pride Month, and the 4-year mark of...

Beyond Stigma: Centering Dignity, Freedom, and Choice in Reproductive Health

  SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & JUSTICE Beyond Stigma: Centering Dignity, Freedom, and Choice in Reproductive Health Written by Donya Admadian, MS, MPH, AMSA Legislative Affairs Director and Taylor Spears, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Project Fellow She could be your classmate sitting silently beside you in lecture, quietly calculating how many miles exist between her...

Rural Reproductive Health & the Digital Divide: Why Access Can’t Wait

SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & JUSTICE  Rural Reproductive Health & the Digital Divide: Why Access Can’t Wait Written by Jasrina Kaushal, MD, Digital Rural Health Fellow and Taylor Spears, MD, Reproductive Health Project Fellow Rural communities across the U.S. face a quiet crisis in reproductive and maternal health – one that doesn’t make headlines as...