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Ryan Program Didactic Curriculum: Policy & Advocacy Module

Policy Module Overview and Introduction

In this video, Roxanne Landis of UCSF introduces the Policy Module of the Ryan Program Didactic Curriculum.

Landis, R. Policy Module Overview and Introduction. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544299679. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

The Power of the Physician Voice

In this video, Dr. Jody Steinauer of UCSF discusses the power of the physician voice in advocacy.

Steinauer, J. The Power of the Physician Voice. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542357419. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part I: Nine Spheres of OB/GYN Physician Advocacy

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University introduces the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part I: Nine Spheres of OB/GYN Physician Advocacy. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541976042. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part II: Advocating for Patients

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘patient sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part II: Advocating for Patients. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541983287. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part III: Advocacy in Practice Environments

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘practice sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part III: Advocacy in Practice Environments. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541984172. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part IV: Community Engagement

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘community sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part IV: Community Engagement. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542305719. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part V: Working within Professional Organizations

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘professional organizations sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part V: Working within Professional Organizations. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542306273. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part VI: Building and Working with Coalitions

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘coalitions sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part VI: Building and Working with Coalitions. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542306393. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part VII: Bridging Research and Policy

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘research and policy sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part VII: Bridging Research and Policy. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542306604. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part VIII: Regulatory and Legislative Policy Engagement

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘regulatory and legislative policy sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part VIII: Regulatory and Legislative Policy Engagement. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542306750. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part IX: Legal Advocacy

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘legal advocacy sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part IX: Legal Advocacy. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542306913. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part X: Media Engagement

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the ‘media engagement sphere’ within the Nine Spheres of OB/GYN physician advocacy.

Horvath, S. Introduction to Reproductive Health Advocacy – Part X: Media Engagement. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542307028. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

The Impact and Importance OB/GYN Professional Organizations and Societies

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University discusses the importance of working with professional organizations and societies.

Horvath, S. The Impact and Importance OB/GYN Professional Organizations and Societies. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542342946. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

OB/GYN Professional Organizations and Societies – Opportunities for Engagement During Residency and Beyond

In this video, Dr. Sarah Horvath of Penn State University explores advocacy opportunities during residency and beyond.

Horvath, S. OB/GYN Professional Organizations and Societies – Opportunities for Engagement During Residency and Beyond. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542342831. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

An Introduction to Institutional Advocacy and Culture Change

In this video, Dr. Valerie French of the University of Kansas introduces institutional advocacy and culture change.

French, V. An Introduction to Institutional Advocacy and Culture Change. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544303122. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Developing Relationships and Building Support

In this video, Dr. Valerie French of the University of Kansas discusses how to build support and develop relationships.

French, V. Developing Relationships and Building Support. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544301064. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Strategies and Skills to Enact Culture Change

In this video, Dr. Valerie French of the University of Kansas discusses strategies and skills to enact culture change.

French, V. Strategies and Skills to Enact Culture Change. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544303196. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Medical Education as a Lens to Enact Culture Change

In this video, Dr. Valerie French of the University of Kansas describes medical education as a lens for culture change.

French, V. Medical Education as a Lens to Enact Culture Change. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544302087. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Magnifying the Physician Voice: The Importance of Media Engagement

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Conti of Stanford University School of Medicine introduces the importance of media engagement.

Conti, J. Magnifying the Physician Voice: The Importance of Media Engagement. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541971097. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Best Practices for Media Engagement

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Conti of Stanford University School of Medicine discusses best practices for media engagement.

Conti, J. Best Practices for Media Engagement. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/543437104. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Letter to the Editor Workshop

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Conti of Stanford University School of Medicine provides a ‘Letter to the Editor’ workshop.

Conti, J. Letter to the Editor Workshop. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541969604. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Op-Ed Workshop

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Conti of Stanford University School of Medicine provides an ‘Op-Ed’ workshop.

Conti, J. Op-Ed Workshop. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541968382. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Developing & Implementing Talking Points

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Conti of Stanford University School of Medicine discusses how to develop and implement talking points.

Conti, J. Developing & Implementing Talking Points. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541964896. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Strategies and Tips for Legislative Advocacy—Part I: Why to Engage

In this video, Vanessa Wellbery of ACOG discusses strategies and tips for legislative advocacy.

Wellbery, V. Strategies and Tips for Legislative Advocacy—Part I: Why to Engage. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542818587. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Strategies and Tips for Legislative Advocacy—Part II: How to Engage

In this video, Vanessa Wellbery of ACOG discusses how to engage with legislative advocacy.

Wellbery, V. Strategies and Tips for Legislative Advocacy—Part II: How to Engage. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542818761. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

No Need to Go it Alone: Partnering with Advocacy and Coalition Organizations

In this video, Dr. Colleen McNicholas of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri discusses partnering with coalition organizations.

McNicholas, C. No Need to Go it Alone: Partnering with Advocacy and Coalition Organizations. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541972294. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Working with ACOG at the Regional, State, and National Level—Part I

In this video, Vanessa Wellbery of ACOG discusses working with ACOG.

Wellbery, V. Working with ACOG at the Regional, State, and National Level—Part I: An Introduction to ACOG’s Legislative Advocacy. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544632262.

Working with ACOG at the Regional, State, and National Level—Part II

In this video, Vanessa Wellbery of ACOG discusses opportunities for involvement with ACOG.

Wellbery, V. Working with ACOG at the Regional, State, and National Level—Part II: Opportunities for Involvement. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544784908. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

This is Why I Advocate: Bringing the Physician Message to Legislatures

In this video, Dr. Jenn Villavicencio, the ACOG Darney-Landy Fellow, discusses how to bring the physician message to legislatures.

Villavicencio, J. This is Why I Advocate: Bringing the Physician Message to Legislatures. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/544652366. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

This is Why I Advocate: Meeting with Elected Officials

In this video, Dr. Jenn Villavicencio, the ACOG Darney-Landy Fellow, provides guidance for meeting with elected officials.

Villavicencio, J. This is Why I Advocate: Meeting with Elected Officials. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542360036. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

The Physician Voice in the Courts

In this video, Andrew Beck of the ACLU discusses the importance of the physician voice in the courts. 

Beck, A. The Physician Voice in the Courts. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541446306. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

The Anatomy of a Federal Lawsuit

In this video, Andrew Beck of the ACLU describes the anatomy of a federal lawsuit. 

Beck, A. The Anatomy of a Federal Lawsuit. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/541441810. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

This is Why I Advocate: Physicians as Plaintiffs and Expert Witnesses, Part I

In this video, Dr. Tanya Franklin of the University of Louisville describes the important role of physicians as plaintiffs and expert witnesses. 

Franklin, T. This is Why I Advocate: Physicians as Plaintiffs and Expert Witnesses, Part I: Making the Decision to Participate. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/543849475. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

This is Why I Advocate: Physicians as Plaintiffs and Expert Witnesses, Part II

In this video, Dr. Tanya Franklin of the University of Louisville describes the different roles for physicians in advocacy work.

Franklin, T. This is Why I Advocate: Physicians as Plaintiffs and Expert Witnesses, Part II: Choosing Your Advocacy Role. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/543854588. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

Physician Advocacy in Action Part 1

In this video, Dr. Nerys Benfield, LTA Class of 2015, discusses how she works to destigmatize abortion as a provider.

Benfield, N. Physician Advocacy in Action Part 1.  Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/543811415. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Physician Advocacy in Action Part 2

In this video, Dr. Nisha Verma, LTA Class of 2021, provides advice to residents in training for advocacy work.  

Verma, N. Physician Advocacy in Action Part 2. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/542792659. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Physician Advocacy in Action Part 3

In this video, Dr. Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks, LTA Class of 2019,  discusses how to prioritize advocacy issues and how to manage your time and interests. 

Hardy-Fairbanks, A. Physician Advocacy in Action Part 3. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/543288026. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.

Physician Advocacy in Action Part 4

In this video, Dr. Gabriela Aguilar, LTA Class of 2021, discusses her work in advocacy and reproductive health care.  

Aguilar, G. Physician Advocacy in Action Part 4. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/543661038. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.  

Physician Advocacy in Action Part 5

In this video, Dr. Mae Winchester, LTA Class of 2020,  provides advice for physicians in advocacy work and how to stay motivated. 

Winchester, M. Physician Advocacy in Action Part 5. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/543677909. Published May 1, 2021. Accessed May 1, 2021.