UCI Future Doctors in Politics

RSVP now for @futuredrsinpol talk “Pathways to Universal Coverage”! This talk is happening TOMORROW (Monday, December 6) at 5-6 PM PST, or 8-9 EST. Let’s advocate for a health care system that benefits all patients! ➡️ RSVP at tinyurl.com/FDIPpath to get your zoom link!

On Monday, 12/06 at 8pm ET, we are bringing you a Presidential Advisor + 2 Rhodes Scholars to answer your questions on Universal Health Care! Don't miss this opportunity for Q&A with such an esteemed panel— RSVP today at tinyurl.com/FDIPpath!

It's not too late to claim your spot for Pathways to Universal Coverage with @AbdulElSayed, @MicahJohnsonMD, + @NYUWagner's Dr. Glied! Join us 12/06 at 8pm ET to make sense of the American healthcare debate + explore the routes to coverage. RSVP ➡️ tinyurl.com/FDIPpath

Not sure what Universal Healthcare, Medicare For All, or a Public Option really is? Join us 12/06 at 8pm ET to figure it out with us! @AbdulElSayed, @MicahJohnsonMD, + @NYUWagner's Dr. Glied will partner to investigate policy options that will make health more accessible.

. . .of anti-transgender legislation and it is crucial for as future physicians to be aware of how this impacts our patients and the trans community. We hope to see you all there, and please feel free to share with your friends!

Mark your calendars! 🗓 Please join us this Wednesday, November 10 from 12-1 PM PST for a discussion regarding LGBTQ+ legislation. We are thrilled to have Professor Goodwin and Brit Cervantes lead this conversation. As we have seen, there have been many recent pieces. . .

@uci_fdip is hosting a conversation TOMORROW about the impact of the recent anti-transgender legislation making its way through courts across the country. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect your medical education to the #healthpolicy impacting your patients!

Across the country, voters are heading to the polls tomorrow! Our chapters will be voting on changes to city governance in Ann Arbor, state + city props in Texas, and for a new mayor in Boston. Wherever you are + whatever's on your ballot, make sure to get out and vote! #GOTV

Delighted to welcome Dr. @JosephSakran to our Advisory Council! Read our full statement at futuredoctorsinpolitics.org/statements & RSVP at futuredoctorsinpolitics.org/FDIPLane to hear from him at This is Our Lane: Physicians Driving Political Change to Save Lives on 10/27.

Announcing our new event series - FDIP Bedside to Fireside Chats. Honored to host nationally renowned advocate, surgeon, + gun violence survivor @JosephSakran for the kickoff. You don’t want to miss his powerful story + blueprint for change. RSVP at tinyurl.com/FDIPLane!

We can’t wait for you to meet the newest FDIP chapter— introducing FDIP @ Baylor! Co-led by Charles Walker, David McDonald, and Ethan Devara, this chapter is going to help take our movement for patient-centered change to new heights.

76% of California recall ballots haven't been returned. CA voters: It’s essential that you vote against the recall — and mail in your ballots by Sept 14. Needless to say, if Republicans take power, it would have devastating consequences for California and beyond. (See: Texas)

Find your polling place and #vote in the #CARecallElection !!

. . . questions and remind you of the importance of participating in this election. Remind your loved ones to vote, find your nearest polling place, drop your ballots off in the mail, vote (early) in person, help spread the word - please let your voices be heard! 🗣 #CARecall

If you haven’t casted your ballot yet, this is your sign to do so! September 14 is right around the corner and the majority of eligible CA voters have not yet returned their ballots. We hope this information on the CA Gubernatorial Recall Election will answer some of your. . .

The healthcare + information our patients receive should be dictated by their needs, not by partisan agendas. We must engage in patient-centric political advocacy to #protectroe from #SB8 and demand Congress act now. Full statement: futuredoctorsinpolitics.org/statements.

Our UC Irvine chapter members are making big moves! Be sure to follow @uci_fdip here and on Instagram to stay up to date on their programming, advocacy, and growth.

For now, continue to remind your loved ones to register and send in their ballots! 🗳 To register to vote, or to check your voter registration status, visit ☑️ registertovote.ca.gov ☑️ #CArecall #californiarecall #vote #california #fdip

TODAY, Monday, Aug 30 is the last day to register to vote for the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election! This is a very important election and we encourage everyone to make their voices heard. Stay tuned for a recall 101 post outlining some important information!

…starting our fDIP chapter! 🥳 Please join us on our journey and look out for ways you can support our cause! #medschool #futuredoctor #politics #fdip #advocate

…through the policies affecting our patients. It is essential that we stay involved in politics and advocate for a health system that will benefit everyone, especially our underserved patients. We are very excited to announce that we at UC Irvine School of Medicine are…

As med students, we have the privilege of finding ourselves among individuals who also have a passion to create beneficial change for our communities. fDIP ( @futuredrsinpol ) was created to build physician leaders now - starting in medical school - and equip them to navigate…