Patient Advocacy and Access to Care
In Alberta’s healthcare landscape, patient advocacy and access to care are vital issues—especially for those facing barriers like financial hardship, geographic limitations, or systemic discrimination. Medical students, our province’s future physicians, are uniquely positioned to advocate for change and create a more inclusive, responsive healthcare system.
“The AMA Medical Students Advocacy Committee provides a fantastic, early opportunity for medical students to get involved with healthcare policy and decision-making.”
~ Adam Bubelenyi, Accountability Officer of the AMA Medical Students Advocacy Committee
Navigating Alberta's Healthcare System: A Resource for Newcomers, Immigrants, and Refugees
The Calgary Asian Medical Students’ Association (CAMSA) has created a resource for newcomers to assist them in understanding and accessing our healthcare system, empowering them be advocates for their health needs.