RECKLESS to punish docs for supporting health access. AMA sent our ethics leader to testify on Dr. Bernard's behalf. She had an obligation to speak out on threat to abortion care, followed reporting rules, and did NOT violate privacy laws ama-assn.org/about/leadersh…

We need the help of all in continuing to advocate for Medicaid expansion for 12 months postpartum in all 50 states. States with some of the highest levels of mortality and morbidity do not have Medicaid expansion for 12 mo postpartum. kff.org/medicaid/issue…

Super excited about our #OBGYN residency application to be launched in 24-25! Thanks to all the collaborative work of our #MedEd community, we will be able to offer applicants state of the art application that is user friendly, mobile-first, and will allow program directors for

Is your #obgynresidency program looking to engage with #medicalstudents? #ACOGResWeek2023 is for you! Join us August 21–25 here and on Instagram to reach medical students considering ob-gyn residencies. Learn more about this event and RSVP to participate: bit.ly/44alheA

Mifepristone is safe and effective for its FDA-approved use for medication abortion and miscarriage management up to 10 weeks of gestation. It’s safe and effective when used as directed by telemedicine and when prescribed by qualified advanced practice clinicians. 1/3

NEW: The AGO Reproductive Rights Unit is releasing data privacy guidance for individuals seeking reproductive health care now or in the future. View the guidance: azag.gov/sites/default/…

The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson not only jeopardized patient health but also threw the future of Americans’ health and the ob-gyn profession into turmoil. Bans on abortion care and education are already harming medical students, residents, and physicians. 1/2

Hi #obgynmatch applicants! Please join us Jefferson ObGyn to learn more about training Jefferson Health #match2024

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: A critical evaluation of the external and internal maneuvers for resolution of shoulder dystocia - McRoberts maneuver ow.ly/lYr450PB52f

The ACOG Virtual Residency Showcase kicks off today with resident spotlights! 😁 We encourage #medicalstudents to use #ACOGResWeek2023 and #ACOGMedStudent2023 on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram all week to learn about #obgynresidency programs and find a potential match.

🚨 NEW: #Indiana's total abortion ban is now officially in effect. While access to care was already limited, this ban is a devastating blow to Hoosiers’ bodily autonomy. Our abortion policy map is up to date, with Indiana moving to Most Restrictive. states.guttmacher.org/policies/

On the final day of the ACOG Virtual Residency Showcase, #medicalstudents can check #ACOGResWeek2023 and #ACOGMedStudent2023 to view interprofessional and institutional spotlights from #obgynresidency programs. We hope you’ll see the program for you! 😊

ACOG’s updated clinical guidelines cover hepatitis B and C screening, hepatitis B and C management, hepatitis A and B vaccinations during pregnancy, and more. Access the complete guidance and patient resources for insights into prevention and screening: bit.ly/3EhiTrP

Abortion ban exceptions for "medical emergencies" fail so many people needing timely care. The wonky legal language is intentionally confusing to navigate. It's not applicable to the way medicine works. People should be able to access abortions they need, regardless of reason.

Medicine is a relational specialty, not a transactional one I think this is the problem most of us have with those who act as though we are making widgets or something and want us just to make more widgets faster

#RSV is a common respiratory virus, especially risky for infants and older adults. New ACOG guidance recommends maternal RSV vaccination from September to January for pregnant individuals from 32 to 36 weeks of gestation. Read our Practice Advisory: bit.ly/3EVJ0ov

One of my favorite attendings from med school gave me advice that I still think about to this day. Over the past 5 years of residency, I've adjusted some items to be more applicable to a surgery resident so here is a 🧵of Dr. Touss' 5 rules of 💩 (w/ surgical modification) ...

Nearly half of rural hospitals across the US no longer offer obstetrical care. Political interference in our personal healthcare decisions is worsening this crisis.

There is a human tissue that builds itself up and breaks itself down every ~28 days using non-scarring wound healing and instead of studying that and learning everything we can about it we think it's gross and look for other less relevant models to understand wound healing.