Challenging Binaries: Transgender and Intersex Health Inequalities
Words by Katie Burkitt (katie.burkitt@amsa.org.au) “Hi my name is Katie and my preferred pronouns are she/her.” While many people would consider this an odd means of introduction, for those that do not fit the binary gender norms of ‘man’ or ‘woman’, acknowledging that gender can be experienced in different ways…
AMSA Advocates
Election Time! AMSA Global Health’s dynamic Vice Chair External is Matt Paltridge. This month he catches us up to speed on AMSA’s political advocacy. This month AMSA Global Health has been busy advocating for a range of health issues in the lead-up to the election. Crossing Borders for Health has…
Date night with the IFMSA
A week long dance with global health, diverse culture and sleep deprivation. Does it get any better than this? Let me briefly orientate you – the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA) is a federation with 119 member countries. Twice a year they get together to debate policy, discuss…
Intimate Partner Violence and the Role of Healthcare Professionals
Imagine a situation where you are extremely tired at work and want nothing more than to freshen up, sit in your spot, put your feet up and relax watching your favourite Star Trek episodes with your significant other, but you would rather not leave the office at all because every…
Non-Communicable Diseases in Kenya
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) stand as one of the world’s most challenging health, social and economic issues today, nowhere more so than Kenya.
The Man Behind Half of our Vaccines
A look into the life of Professor Maurice Hilleman, the man behind half of our vaccines