Provincial Day of Action 2025
From pay inequities in Obs/Gyn, unsafe surgical diversions, and a lack of weekend/overnight support—students made sure MLAs knew the stakes of a system in crisis.
December’s Featured Editorials
Our featured editorials for this month highlight key issues within our healthcare system as identified by Alberta medical school students.
AMA Student Advocacy Committee Podcast
The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Committee is excited to announce the launch of our new podcast; an extension of our ongoing efforts to highlight advocacy-worthy issues affecting medical trainees and healthcare across Alberta. Building on our written articles and social media presence, this podcast provides an accessible way for students, physicians, and community members to engage with meaningful conversations shaping the future of medicine.
Social Media Highlights
Want to stay informed about the issues that matter to Alberta’s medical students? Follow us on social media to learn more and stay updated on what we’re working on.
“Beyond benefiting the AMA and its target audience, this committee aims to develop student advocacy skills. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has identified a CanMEDS competency framework highlighting the necessary medical education competencies in Canada. One of these roles includes health advocacy. Physicians act as advocates for the patients and communities that they serve.”
Sana Samadi
“I got involved with the AMA student advocacy committee because as a medical student I wanted a voice concerning all of the healthcare policies being pushed forwards. I wanted to support other students in the same position and give them a voice to speak up about the issues that matter to them.”
Kaiden Jobin
“I joined the AMA Medical Students Advocacy Committee after recognizing limited opportunities for medical students to engage in healthcare policy even if desiring positive change. I believe it is essential for trainees to both understand the challenges facing our health care system and contribute to solutions. Through this role, I aim to advocate on behalf of my peers while creating pathways for other students to engage meaningfully in advocacy.”
Adam Bubelenyi
AMA Advocacy Committee in the News
AMA Medical Student Advocacy Committee launches podcast
Inter-university collaboration and perspectives from Alberta’s medical student community.
Alberta Doctor’s Digest
Student advocacy is essential
Medical school students can help improve the state of health care.
Alberta Doctor’s Digest
Opinion: Med students not waiting to make a difference
Alberta medical students are taking a proactive approach to using the power of social media to improve health care in the province.
Calgary Herald
University of Alberta medical students partner with AMA to create new student committee to provide insights on health care
"Why would you want to join a system that you can see is having a lot of trouble right now? We need to improve this state for the years to come so that when we do enter the workforce in three to four years in our residency years, people want to choose family medicine..."
Edmonton Journal
AMA Advocacy Committee in the News
Article: “Student advocacy is essential”
ALBERTA DOCTORS DIGEST
Radio: “How medical students are trying to improve Alberta’s health care system”
CBC EDMONTON RADIO
Sana Samadi, Commitee Founder and President
Article: “Med Students not waiting to make a difference”
CALGARY HERALD
Join Our Advocacy Efforts!
Interested in joining the AMA Advocacy Committee? Please fill out the following form and a team member will be in touch with you shortly!
Meet the Team
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Sana Samadi
Founder and President
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Kaiden Jobin
Vice President Internal
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Adam Bubelenyi
Accountability Officer
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Palak Patel
Social Media Chair Sr
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Leena Mazhar
Social Media Chair Jr
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Sara Al Sharani
Website Chair
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Noam Sander
Vice President External U of C
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Deyana Altahsh
Vice President External U of A
