Take a look at this great interview between Julián Ginzo and Emily Mendenhall: theysaidso.org/emily-menden...
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Take a look at this great interview between Julián Ginzo and Emily Mendenhall: theysaidso.org/emily-menden...
Black text on white background that says “Patients Are Not Financially Illiterate: US Hospitals Systematically Fail to Help Them Avoid Medical Debt.”
We’re happy to share a fantastic new Critical Care essay on medical debt by van Eijk, Behrens, Sabaruddin, Sapp, and Urvarter - Patients Are Not Financially Illiterate: US Hospitals Systemically Fail to Help Them Avoid Medical Debt. Find it here: medanthro.net/critical-car...
#cfp We are seeking papers for both a pre-conference workshop for New England-based anthropology PhD Students and early career faculty (March 27) and paper proposals for two panels (all ranks) (March 28). Due by 02.23.2026. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
reminder that the deadline for Executive Board nominations is tomorrow 02/10!
join us in Albuquerque!
Join our community and nominate yourself for the Executive Board positions! More info here: medanthro.net/2026-sma-exe... #anthropology #MedicalAnthropology #SocietyForMedicalAnthropology #SMA
This is a long episode (normal by Death Panel standards) but I hope everyone takes the time to at least listen to @reallandsend.bsky.social’s opening monologue about ICE showing up to intimidate us and why the community response here made it impossible for them to do so
It seems clear Alex Pretti, a healthcare worker, was murdered for engaging in the exact kind of community care we hope all care workers to embody: the kind that doesn’t stop at the threshold of the hospital, the clinic, but that aims to care for and support the community where and how they can
The text on a white, orange, and blue background says: "The SMA Mentorship Program aims to build a connected and accountable community across institutions, ranks, and research traditions in medical anthropology. It pairs emerging and mid-career scholars with experienced anthropologists based on shared research interests, methods, regions, and mentee-identified preferences. Mentors and mentees meet via Zoom in September to establish expectations and support sustained engagement throughout the year. There are two mentorship streams: Grad students and Postdocs and Mid-career. Apply by May 1, 2026. Contact Jessica Hardin (jahgss@rit.edu) for more information".
We are proud to announce the SMA Mentoring Initiative! The program aims to support grad students and postdocs and mid-career scholars by connecting them with experienced anthropologists. Deadline: May 1, 2026.
“Abolish ICE” isn’t radical, it doesn’t go far enough.
Latest in @theguardian.com written with my friend @victorerikray.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In the introductory essay , Liana Chase, Marlee Tichenor, and Sienna Craig, pose the question - How can short-form ethnographic stories help us to understand the specter of responsibility in the anthropology of global health? Read it here: medanthro.net/critical-car...
We are happy to share the new issue of Critical Care, a MAQ online publicarion, Flashes of Responsibility: Craft, Ethics, and Impact in Global Health Ethnography medanthro.net/critical-car...
A person speaking in front of a projector screen. The text on the screen says “Eileen Basker Memorial Prize; Mal-Nutrition: Maternal Health Science and the Reproduction of Harm; Emily Yates-Doerr, Oregon State University.”
A person speaking in front of a projector screen. The text on the screen says “Eileen Basker Memorial Prize; Mal-Nutrition: Maternal Health Science and the Reproduction of Harm; Emily Yates-Doerr, Oregon State University.”
A person speaking in front of a projector screen. The text on the screen says “SMA Dissertation Award; A Tendrel Logic: Growing Humans Otherwise During the Golden 1000 Days in Buthan; Shivani Kaul, University of Amsterdam.”
A person speaking in front of a projector screen. The text on the screen says “New Millenium Book Award; The Way that Leads Among the Lost: Life, Death, and Hope in Mexico City’s Anexos; Angela Garcia, Stanford University.”
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A person speaking while standing in front of a projector screen. The text at the screen says “Society for Medical Anthropology; Awards Ceremony 2025; SMA - Society for Medical Anthropology”.
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A group of people mingling in a conference room, in front of a projector screen. Five crystal glass chandeliers feature prominently in the photo.
Happy New Year everyone! May you enjoy 2026 like we enjoyed our awards ceremony at the #AAA2025! #anthropology #MedicalAnthropology #SMA #ethnography
“The only reason I don’t have this funding is because my last name is Rodriguez.”
MOSAIC checked many of the boxes of the administration — but that didn't matter. It was terminated, and left grantees scrambling
Next installment of American Science, Shattered:
www.statnews.com/2025/12/08/t...
the entire interview between @thrasherxy.bsky.social and Alice Wong from 2020 is here! Multiple formats available in the thread.
CfA for 15th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists!
The brilliant Alice Wong! Rest in peace.
An important discussion, organized by #APLA and #ASAP, will be held tomorrow, Nov 22, 6:30-9pm at Ashé Cultural Arts center! #AAA2025 #Anthropology
@gemorales.bsky.social 🎉
Book cover for Gabriela Elisa Morales’s book ‘Decolonizing Medicine: Indigenous Politics and the Practice of Care in Bolivia.’
Congrats to Gabriela Morales for the New Millenium Book Award honorable
mention for her book ‘Decolonizing Medicine: Indigenous Politics and the Practice of Care in Bolivia!’ #anthropology #MedicalAnthropology #AAA25
Book cover for Angela Garcia’s book ‘The Way That Leads Among the Lost: Life, Death, and Hope in Mexico City’s Anexos.’
Angela Garcia wins the New Millenium Book Award for her book ‘The Way That Leads Among the Lost: Life, Death, and Hope in Mexico City’s Anexos.’ Congratulations!
Book cover for Jaya Keaney’s book ‘Making Gaybies: Queer Reproduction and Multiracial Feeling.’
The Eileen Basker Memorial Prize honorable mention went to Jaya Keaney for her book ‘Making Gaybies: Queer Reproduction and Multiracial Feeling!’ #anthropology #MedicalAnthropology #AAA25
Book cover for Emily Yates-Doerr’s book ‘Mal-Nutrition: Maternal Health Science and the Reproduction of Harm.’
Huge congrats to @eyatesd.bsky.social for winning the Eileen Basker Memorial Prize for her book ‘Mal-Nutrition: Maternal Health Science and the Reproduction of Harm!’ #anthropology #MedicalAnthropology #AAA25
From the archive. Many museums are reckoning with the colonial legacies of the human remains and cultural objects in their collections. Now anthropologists are advocating to pay similar respects to primates. Read more: www.sapiens.org/biology/grea...
reminder that tomorrow is the last day for applications!
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Today we are starting our weekly prompt - a future tradition we are hoping you’ll like! Share books and/or articles you have read last week that have sparked your interest 🥸 #MedicalAnthropology #anthropology #ethnography #SocialScience #nonfiction
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CfA: MAQ is seeking a new Book Reviews Editor! All information is available on our website: medanthro.net/call-for-app...
job alert!