Advocacy Scholars Program

Aisha Chaudhry

Course Director

I am Aisha; I am the 2019-2020 Advocacy Scholar Program Director for AMSA. Currently, I am a senior at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, doing a double major in Nutritional Science and Biology. I completed this course in the year of 2017-2018; it was a great learning experience as it helps me continue learning and gain a new approach to the field. I am also involved in Red Cross communication team, working in research, and work as Volunteer Scribe. In my free time I like reading , playing tennis, taking photos and traveling.

Program Overview

Explore methods for community engagement while exploring the social mission of medicine and social power structures. Participants in this program will also gain skills in community organizing and preparation for a career as a physician-advocate. Throughout the course, participants will develop an project focused on a proposed piece of legislation in order to apply the skills they are learning. Committed time for reflection will allow participants to develop a deep understanding of how they will engage with their community as a physician and what advocacy means to them.

AMSA Member

^$35

Course Registration

Medical Student, Supporting, or Grad Member

Why will I LOVE this Scholars Program?

The Advocacy Scholars Program brings together individuals from across the country who are passionate about activism, social justice, and creating space for medical students and physicians in advocacy. Together through an advocacy-related project, we will develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to build a career as an effective physician-advocate.

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