Virtual Abortion Training Institute

MSFC’s Virtual Abortion Training Institute (Virtual ATI) provides medical students with a unique educational opportunity to learn about abortion and family planning in a small group virtual environment using independent learning, didactic and interactive sessions, and self-paced hands-on training simulations. The Virtual ATI program primarily covers medical and surgical abortion in the first trimester and includes values clarification, advocacy training, and a provider panel. Medical students will have the opportunity to engage with current abortion providers who have familiarity and experience with the unique challenges of providing abortion care throughout the US, including abortion restrictive and hostile states. Accepted students will receive an MSFC training kit with supplies to practice dilation and MVA (manual vacuum aspiration) techniques on a papaya model.

Only medical students attending schools located in the US are eligible to attend. Admission is application-based and highly competitive, as space is limited to 20 spots. Priority will be given to medical students with very little or no access to abortion training on campus or offsite. Medical students who have previously attended MSFC’s In-person Abortion Training Institute (In-person ATI) or Reproductive Health Externship (RHE) are discouraged from applying due to their advanced level of knowledge regarding abortion care.

A combined ATI application process will be used, and the application link will be available on this page from March 3 to May 5, 2025, at 9:00 pm PDT. All sessions are mandatory, and only those medical students who are available for the duration of the Virtual ATI program should apply to attend. All applicants will be notified of their application status via email on May 12, 2025.

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/on this website 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.