Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with expert faculty, receive high-quality evidence-based clinical education not typically offered in medical school curricula, and enhance your technical skills with other pro-choice medical students and residents who are passionate about abortion care and family planning. Join us as we come together to address divides in reproductive health, equity, and justice through medical student education, training, and advocacy. This year’s conference will feature interactive and didactic sessions highlighting:

• Integrated health networks and community-based partnerships
• Telehealth and digital health equity
• Rural medicine
• Restrictions to abortion and contraceptive care access in the US
• Informed consent and trauma-informed, person-centered options counseling
• Medical student advocacy and organizing
• Global reproductive health disparities and abortion access.

Why Should I Attend?

• Hear from our keynote speaker – Rachael Lorenzo, Co-Executive Director, Indigenous Women Rising.
• 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 Intrauterine 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 tables.
• Join us for student poster presentations showcasing MSFC members’ and alums’ research in contraception, abortion care, and family planning.
• Complete the conference post-survey to submit a raffle entry to win special prizes.

Keynote Speaker

Rachael Lorenzo (They/Them), Co-Executive Director, Indigenous Women Rising

Rachael Lorenzo (Mescalero Apache/Laguna Pueblo/Xicana) is a queer, nonbinary parent of two and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were born in Las Cruces, New Mexico to young parents and were raised on their father’s ancestral land in Laguna, New Mexico. Rachael graduated with a BA in political science and a Masters in public administration, focusing on public health; both degrees are from the University of New Mexico. Rachael studied political campaigns, participated in policy analyses, and has been consulted for their expertise in public health policies that could impact Indigenous communities. Rachael was not only raised on traditional values but also on politics. Throughout their academic career, Rachael volunteered for political campaigns, ranging from city council elections to presidential campaigns. Rachael was selected as a fellow for President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, Obama For America (OFA). Currently, Rachael funds abortion through an Indigenous-led reproductive justice organization, Indigenous Women Rising, and serves as Assistant Commissioner of Cultural Resources at the New Mexico State Land Office. In their spare time, Rachael writes short stories and poems, is a photographer, and tries to adopt cats without their husband finding out.

Keynote Speech

Indigenous Innovation and Reproductive Sovereignty Are For Lovers (of Reproductive Health and Justice)

In a time where we are surrounded by overconsumption of products, news, and attacks on our families, it is more important than ever to look to Indigenous communities and our leadership for sustainability, values-based solutions rooted in local Indigenous people’s values, and to face our role in the harm. The innovation needed mustn’t be complicated and reproductive sovereignty is a framework we can look to, to guide us into the future using ancestral wisdom and relearning how to love each other through the conflict and fire. No one has all the answers but together, we can use our gifts to teach each other a lot.

Exhibitors

The exhibitor application form is due by Friday, July 31, 2026. Email meetings@msfc.org for further information.

• Exhibitor application fee – $800 USD. Includes a 6 ft long skirted table with two chairs and complimentary conference registration for one exhibit table representative, including meals during the event.
• Each additional exhibit table representative – $200 USD. Includes meals during the event.

Student Poster Presentations

The purpose of the student 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.

• The call for student poster presentations will be made on Monday, July 20, 2026. The link for abstract submissions will be made available on this web page.
• Abstract submissions are due by Thursday, August 20, 2026.
• 15 student poster presentation spots will be awarded on Monday, August 24, 2026.
• Student poster presenters (authors and co-authors) will receive complimentary conference registration, including meals during the event.

Conference Registration Fee

Conference registration opens on Monday, August 31, 2026 and closes on Monday, November 2, 2026. The registration link will be available on this web page. No late or on-site registration will be available. All conference registrants will be vetted for security purposes by MSFC staff and will receive a conference registration email once vetted (may take up to 5-7 business days). Email meetings@msfc.org for further information.

Conference registration includes complimentary meals during the event (breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday with VEGAN, GF, DF options available).

Medical Students Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM)

Medical students who self-identify as underrepresented in medicine (those who are historically and disproportionately underrepresented in the medical field) are encouraged to submit a raffle entry for the chance to win complimentary conference registration (including meals during the event). 25 spots will be awarded randomly. Notifications will be made via email on Monday, August 31, 2026. Click here to submit a raffle entry!

To sponsor a medical student underrepresented in medicine to attend the 2026 Conference on Family Planning, you may send donations here.

Student Volunteers

Student volunteers will be asked to assist with at least 2 sessions and will receive complimentary conference registration for their participation. Student volunteer spots will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; up to 2 medical students per chapter maximum. 25 student volunteer spots are available. Email meetings@msfc.org for further information.

Travel and Lodging

The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is most easily accessible by:

• taxi or car ride service (~$35, depending on time, demand and service level). Upon arrival, proceed to the departures area (upper level), exit doors #5 or #13, and locate the designated outer curb pickup zone.
• Super Shuttle ($14 for shared ride Blue Van service, book in advance via the website). Upon arrival, proceed to the baggage claim area (lower level), exit doors #7 or #12, and locate the designated outer curb pickup zone.
• public transportation ($2.25, connect to Light Raillink northbound towards Hunt Valley and exit at Baltimore Arena (University City). Walk 3-4 mins northbound to hotel or take the Charm City Circulator (free shuttle) to St. Paul & Fayette St., then walk 2-3 mins southbound to hotel.

An MSFC room block is available at the hotel till Tuesday, November 6, 2026 with a guest room rate of $145/night (single to quad occupancy) plus applicable taxes. Each guest room has 2 queen-sized beds (sleeps up to 4) and includes a microwave and refrigerator. The room block reservation link will be made available to those who register for the conference.

Let us know if you need help finding a roommate for a shared guest room to help reduce your expenses!

Conference Schedule

All times listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

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