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5 months ago

AMWA Student Division leadership applications are open!
From President-Elect to Regional Director, there are many ways to lead and shape the future of women in medicine.
Apply by Nov. 1
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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

ACOG Will Host Contraceptive Guidance for Ob/Gyns Amid CDC Website Purge Docs who fear losing access to vital information say this move is vital

Thank you to the American College of OBGYN!
ACOG Will Host Contraceptive Guidance for Ob/Gyns Amid CDC Website Purge www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/genera...
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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

AMWA has concerns about the health of the nation and advocates for leadership that works to protect Americans.
www.amwa-doc.org/news/america...
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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

How to Apply Primary applications will be received through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Applicants are encouraged to…

New MD school taking applications. Anyone who applied this year and has not been accepted yet, should apply! Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) has preliminary accreditation for 1st class July 2025. www.alwmedschool.org/application/
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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

More Women Entering Medical School Than Men for 6th Straight Year: Why? Women continue to make up the majority of medical school applicants, matriculants, and total enrollment. Experts share what’s fueling the ongoing rise of women in medical school.

Dr. Shelley Nuss, Dean UGA School of Medicine discusses women in leadership in this article.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

National WIC Association Urges Clarity Amid Federal Funding Freeze The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which oversees the federal budget, issued a directive freezing federal financial assistance programs, effective 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Still confusing for many regarding a freeze on funds for SNAP and WIC. Below is from WIC. They are still working on trying to understand the White House edicts.
www.nwica.org/press-releas...
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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

A Gender Gap That Defies Explanation: Medscape Female Physician Compensation Report 2024 Female physicians reveal their annual earnings and financial concerns, personal rewards and challenges, and small steps toward parity with their male counterparts.

Anyone still surprised that a gender gap in physician pay still exists? It is present in almost every occupation and medicine is no exception.
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www.medscape.com/slideshow/20...

Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

Press Release: Leading Healthcare and Public Health Organizations Call for Federal Government to Fast-Track Rules to Protect Workers from Worsening Extreme Heat - The Medical Society Consortium on Cli... 86 health organizations issued a letter today urging OSHA to expedite the finalization of a new heat injury and prevention standard to better protect workers from heat-related health risks.

AMWA joined 85+ health organizations calling on @OSHA_DOL to finalize and implement its heat standard. Extreme heat is a growing threat, but action can save lives. Read our letter here: bit.ly/Letter-OSHA

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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

December 10 named Equal Rights Amendment Day in Long Beach - Signal Tribune Mayor Rex Richardson has decreed Dec. 10 as Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Day to highlight the fight for constitutional gender equality.

As a CSULB Alumni, proud of Mayor Rex Richardson who decreed Dec. 10 as Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Day to highlight the fight for constitutional gender equality.
sigtrib.com/december-10-...

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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

Biden Publish the ERA

Biden has the authority, responsibility, & opportunity to certify this critical protection ahead of the Trump administration. We need a mass movement urging him to take action. Take action at bidenpublishtheera.org #BidenPublishTheERA #ERANow
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Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP, FAMWA

@trohrkir.bsky.social

1 year ago

We can prevent another Apalachee High School, if we have the courage to act The recent school shooting in Georgia highlights the urgency for comprehensive gun safety reforms to protect our communities and children.

Gun violence is something we must continue to fight against. Easy form to send letters to Congress advocating for assault weapons ban to help stop political violence: secure.everyaction.com/fz0F00LQGkuh...

kevinmd.com/2024/10/we-c...

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