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A Framework for Student-Led Legislative Advocacy in Undergraduate Medical Education

by Kristiana Hanna

There are two main types of advocacy: community-based advocacy - which consists of direct provision of services to marginalized populations - and political advocacy - which involves crafting legislation that affects a large group of people.

January 25, 2023
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