MSFC welcomes our members, alumni, and colleagues to join us as we meet in person to engage with the pro-choice community and spark new connections to bridge divides in reproductive health, equity, and justice through medical student education, training, and advocacy.

Why should I Attend?

• Hear from our keynote speaker – Sarah Warbelow, Vice President of Legal, Human Rights Campaign
• Network with expert faculty and receive high-quality, evidence-based clinical education not typically offered in medical school curricula
• Enhance your technical skills through interactive hands-on training simulations for Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) and Intra-uterine Device (IUD) Placement
• Share ideas and success stories as you engage with medical students from MSFC chapters in the US and globally
• Connect with current abortion providers, residency programs, and pro-choice organizations at our speaker panels and exhibit booths
• Join us for student poster presentations showcasing MSFC member and alumni research in contraception, abortion care and family planning.

Keynote Speaker

Sarah Warbelow is the Vice President of Legal for the Human Rights Campaign leading HRC’s team of lawyers and fellows focused on federal, state, and municipal policy, domestic and international impact litigation, and amicus curiae advocacy. Warbelow is also an affiliated professor at George Washington University and George Mason Law School, teaching courses on civil rights law and public policy.

Keynote Address: Dobbs’ Spreading Tentacles: The Impact on the LGBTQ+ Community

The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health predictably led to ramifications far beyond abortion care. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people make up a population particularly vulnerable to court interpretations of the Dobbs precedent. This keynote will provide an overview of the red flags raised in the decision with respect to LGBTQ people and explore the recent legal and cultural landscape applying Dobbs to gender-affirming care and family planning.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

• Medicines360
• Boulder Abortion Clinic
• Ryan Residency Training Program
• Evofem Biosciences
• Emergency Contraception for Every Campus
• Support After Abortion

Registration Price

• US Medical Students and Residents: $200 USD 
• International Medical Students and Residents: $150 USD 
• MSFC Alumni and Other Guests: $250 USD

Registration opens on August 26, 2024

*No late or on-site registration will be available

Poster Presentations

The purpose of the poster presentation session is to showcase qualitative and applied research in contraception, abortion care and family planning and promote the vital work of MSFC chapter members and alumni in alignment with our mission.

• Call for Abstracts: Monday July 22, 2024
• Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday August 22, 2024
• Poster Presentation Spots Awarded: Monday August 26, 2024

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• The abstract should be a 150- to 250-word paragraph that provides readers with a quick overview of your research.
• Abstract submissions will be accepted if they include a clear and brief statement on the research purpose, the methods employed, the findings or results, conclusions, and recommendations or significance for your field.
• The designated poster presenter (author or coauthor) must be available in-person to discuss the research presented during the poster presentation session at the conference on Saturday December 7, 2024 from 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm MST.
• Conference registration will be required for the designated poster presenter.
• The poster presentation session is not a formal presentation and will be an informal discussion with conference attendees.

The link for abstract submission will be made available via email through the MSFC student and resident listserv.

Conference Program

Below is the program overview. Follow this link for the full Conference program

All times listed in Mountain Time Zone (MST)

For more information, please contact the MSFC staff at meetings@msfc.org.

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MSFC Legal Disclaimer – It is MSFC’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and to promote training for abortion care that complies with all applicable laws. Please note, however, that the information provided during this training about lawful abortion care is for general informational purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute medical or legal advice. For legal advice concerning your personal circumstances or the legal status of abortion in your state, please consult an attorney. In addition, please note that links may be provided for third-party content, which we do not warrant, endorse, or assume liability for.