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Medical Students for Choice

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To support future abortion care providers and advocate for reproductive justice globally. http://msfc.org/donate/

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Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · 2w ago

Join @prh.org for a plenary session on "More Than Medicine: The Many Roles of Physician Advocates." Participants will explore the different avenues of advocacy, familiarize themselves with the skills necessary to get involved, and connect to opportunities to take action now!

Medical Students for Choice | Conference on Family Planning - education beyond the classroom SATURDAY – PLENARY SESSION More Than Medicine: The Many Roles of Physician Advocates - Physicians for Reproductive Health In this session, you will explore the various avenues of social change and how physicians and medical students make a difference in each part. There is no one way or best way to advocate for justice. Participants will discuss the unique role of physicians in advocating for reproductive health across different avenues of social change, such as policy and legal advocacy, narrative shift, community organizing, and coalition building. Baltimore, Maryland December 5th – 6th, 2026 Registration opens on August 31st
Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · last mo.

The Keynote Speaker for MSFC'S 2026 Conference on Family Planning is Rachael Lorenzo, Co-Executive Director of Indigenous Women Rising. 📅 Registration for the 2026 Conference on Family Planning – Navigating Healthcare Deserts: Collaboration, Innovation and Sustainability opens on August 31st.

2026 Conference on Family Planning Navigating Healthcare Deserts: Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability KEYNOTE ADDRESS Indigenous Innovation and Reproductive Sovereignty Are For Lovers (of Reproductive Health and Justice) KEYNOTE SPEAKER Rachael Lorenzo (They/Them), Co-Executive Director, Indigenous Women Rising 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.
Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · last mo.

“Unless your school is very committed to teaching you [these skills], I don’t know how else people are learning [them],” Allie Lahey-Seratt said, adding that her on-the-job training “actually gave me an opportunity” to learn. rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/06/24/a...

Who Will Train The Next Generation of Abortion Providers?

Independent abortion clinics do much more than provide abortions. They also train the next generation of women's health providers. Now, these clinics are closing across the country.

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Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · last mo.

Patients and providers deserve better than this. We're fighting for a future where everyone can access the care they need. 💜 And let's be clear: Roe was never enough. People were already facing barriers to abortion care long before Dobbs.

FOUR YEARS SINCE DOBBS. FOUR YEARS of witnessing the devastating impact of abortion bans. FOUR YEARS of people traveling farther and paying more for care. FOUR YEARS of providers navigating political interference in medicine. FOUR YEARS later, and the fight for reproductive freedom is as urgent as ever.
Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · last mo.

📅 Here is a timeline for planning a Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) Workshop for your next chapter event. This procedure is a safe and easy method of providing early surgical abortion. It's also used for miscarriage management, treatment of failed medical abortion, or endometrial biopsy.

Image of a table with papayas and MVA kits for abortion training. Text on screen says: MANUAL VACUUM ASPIRATION (MVA) WORKSHOP TIMELINE One Month Before the Event Reserve a room with tables for the hands-on workshop and advertise to other medical students. Purchase papayas or other fruit 2-3 days prior to the event.* Tell MSFC if you are using a different uterine model so that we can send the appropriate cannula size. *You may substitute large tomatoes, dragon fruits, or small cantaloupes.Day of the Event Set up the tables and pass around a sign-in list to collect participants’ names and emails. Start with a presentation offering an overview of abortion care and MVA technique. Have participants pair off and practice the procedure.Immediately After the Event Take apart, rinse, soak, and dry all MVA materials before sending them back to MSFC. Pack the supplies securely in the original box and use the included pre-paid shipping label. Follow up with MSFC by sending us photos, a testimonial, or students’ comments to students@msfc.org!
Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🩺⚖️ In a new blog, Texas Experienced Student Leaders Uma Reddy, Natalie Gierat, and Rachel Gano spoke at the Medical-Legal Partnership Conference in Fort Worth on the intersection of medicine and law in efforts to advance abortion and reproductive healthcare education.

From left to right: Uma Reddy, Natalie Gierat, and Rachel Gano wearing conference badges and standing in front of a Texas A&M Institute for Healthcare Access backdrop.
Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This is what abortion training looks like. ✨ First and second-year medical students at the University of Toronto got practical skills and hands-on experience in abortion care. 💜 Every workshop helps prepare the next generation of providers because abortion education belongs in medical training.

Medical students from the University of Toronto during a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) workshop.Medical students from the University of Toronto during a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) workshop.
Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join us for MSFC’s 2026 Conference on Family Planning – Navigating Healthcare Deserts: Collaboration, Innovation and Sustainability as we come together to address divides in reproductive health, equity, and justice through medical student education, training and advocacy.

TOP REASONS TO ATTEND MSFC’s 2026 Conference on Family Planning Navigating Healthcare Deserts: Collaboration, Innovation, and SustainabilityHear 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 U.S. 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. December 5 - 6, 2026⁠ Baltimore, Maryland Conference registration opens on August 31.
Medical Students for Choice@msfchoice.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In a new blog, Elaine Kaster, MS2, and Uma Reddy, MD, share their experience navigating the Texas Medical Association's resolution process to reform sex education in Texas public schools, which led to creating a pathway for future lobbying and policy advocacy. msfc.org/behind-the-s...

Behind the Scenes of a Sex-Education Resolution in Texas - Medical Students for Choice

Advocating for reproductive justice and access to healthcare can feel daunting, especially in a state like Texas. However, medical societies such as the

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