Advocacy Belongs in Medical Training
Policy shapes patient care long before we ever enter the room. As medical students, we see what treatments are accessible, what resources are available, and what barriers stand in the ...
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January 18, 2024 | By Pamela Merritt, MSFC's Executive Director
Medical Students for Choice Statement on Restrictive Language in State Abortion Ballot Initiatives
Medical Students for Choice is deeply concerned by the trend of state coalitions organizing to enshrine restrictions on abortion access into state constitutions. Codifying the most problematic components of Roe is a …
January 15, 2024 | By MSFC Staff
MSFC Chapters Champion Safe Abortion Advocacy Across Universities
GULU UNIVERSITY chapter in Uganda reached out to the faculty and taught them about safe abortion, its definition, where to get the services, and post-abortion care with the theme, “Childbirth …
December 4, 2023 | By Sharon Mathew
Unmuted’s Inaugural Research Symposium 2023
I am a Sharon Mathew, 4th year medical student at Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM). As an aspiring OB/GYN, I aim to use …
November 8, 2023 | By A. Roselle, C. Goldfarb, A. Kempf, Z. Kibbelaar, S. Podila, B. Flores, A. Patel
Self-Pay Options Are Critical for True Abortion Equity: Avoiding Gaps in Abortion Access
Acknowledgements: MSFC leaders across Massachusetts medical schools. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, access to abortion has been severely limited across the United States. The increasing …
October 26, 2023 | By Gaston Ndagijimana
Shaping the Future: Empowering Medical Students for Reproductive Healthcare
Hello, I am Gaston Ndagijimana, a third-year medical student at the University of Rwanda, and an active member of MSFC Rwanda. MSFC stands for Medical Students For Choice, and …
September 21, 2023 | By MSFC Staff
International Safe Abortion Day: Call to Action!
International Safe Abortion Day 2023 marks a crucial moment in our ongoing fight for reproductive justice. This year’s theme, “Call to Action! Unstoppable Movement: Movement building, solidarity, and justice for …
August 22, 2023 | By Julius Nyanda
Combating Myths and Misconceptions About Abortion and Reproductive Health Care
I am Julius Nyanda, an intern doctor and student leader of the MSFC chapter at Kabale University in Uganda. Starting a chapter might always be challenging, especially in the African …
July 17, 2023 | By Catherine Stratis
Voices of Courage: Care is Not a Crime Benefit
My name is Catherine Stratis, and I’m a third-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. I was one of the leaders of Sinai’s chapter of …
May 30, 2023 | By MSFC Staff
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Medical Students for Choice, we firmly believe that a comprehensive approach to healthcare must address mental health. The 2023 theme is “More …