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Access to Care Special Interest Group (ATCSIG)


ATCSIG’s Mission Statement:


The Access To Care Special Interest Group's purpose is to foster the growth of knowledge among the ASRM membership and the medical community regarding the unmet needs that exist today in access to reproductive care; highlight the disparities, barriers and impact; provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information; stimulate a networking of individuals among ASRM members with special interest in access to care; promote the advancement of policy initiatives, research and advocacy related to the goal of achieving universal access to reproductive care, in the United States and globally.

 

2024-2025 Access to Care Special Interest Group Leadership:

Chair: Dr. Amanda Adeleye

Chair Elect: Dr. Lusine Aghajanova

Vice Chair: Dr. Aileen Portugal

Immediate Past Chair: Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey

Past Chair: Dr. Torie Plowden



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Reach your potential as a reproductive health professional and join the community advancing reproductive medicine with your ASRM membership.

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All memberships come with online access to Fertility and Sterility, F&S Science, F&S Reviews, and F&S Reports.

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Individuals joining or renewing membership in ASRM that reside in low or low-middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank) now receive a discount on ASRM membership!

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Welcome New ASRM Members!

It is with great pleasure that the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) acknowledges and thanks the following people for their new membership in the Society.

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ASRM Affiliated Societies

ASRM Affiiliated Societies are made up of professionals who have special training and expertise in specific areas of reproductive medicine.

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ASRM Professional Groups

ASRM Professional Groups allow members to network and collaborate with other professionals who have an interest in the field of reproductive medicine.

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ASRM Special Interest Groups

ASRM Special Interest Groups provide programming and leadership to physicians and health professionals who have a special interest in a particular area of reproductive medicine.

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Access to Care Special Interest Group (ATCSIG)

The Access To Care Special Interest Group's purpose is to foster the growth of knowledge among the ASRM membership and the medical community regarding the unmet needs that exist today in access to reproductive care Learn more about the Special Interest Group
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Patient Advocacy Grant

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