The Afiya Center uses the reproductive justice framework to bring awareness to the connections between reproductive oppression and the increased transmission of HIV to women of color….
If you are interested in getting trained in abortion care, the first step is to check out our list of RHEDI programs, and/or reach out to Medical Students for Choice and the Midwest Access Project. If you have questions about specific programs, or would like some one-on-one advice, please email us at info@rhedi.org.
Abortion Training after Dobbs
Following the Dobbs decision, there may be changes to the training opportunities described here, particularly for those living or working in states with abortion bans and restrictions. New laws and policies may impact clinical and even didactic training in those jurisdictions. They may also affect funding, malpractice coverage, and licensure for away electives and other training opportunities.
Please work closely with your residency program to understand any impact this may have on your training plans. You can also consult the following resources to see the current state of abortion regulations and restrictions and to seek out individualized legal, regulatory, and digital security advice:
Legal/Regulatory Assistance
Policy Trackers
Digital Security Assistance
This page provides an overview of abortion training resources and opportunities at every step of the journey to becoming a physician. Though not exhaustive, it consolidates resources that facilitate access to abortion training at your college, medical school, residency program, or workplace.
It is based on a website created by Dr. Roshni Kakaiya, who at the time of its creation was a family medicine resident passionate about abortion training. It is meant to encourage and support others who have similar interests and are looking for guidance and resources. This project was completed with support from the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation through its FM Leads – Emerging Leader Institute program. We at RHEDI are grateful to have worked with Dr. Kakaiya to provide ongoing support for this resource. We congratulate her on winning the Best Leadership Project Award in her Class of 2020 American Academy of Family Physicians Emerging Leaders Institute cohort for the Abortion Training Roadmap.
