Doctors for America

01/02/2026

Our first of 2026 features Tina Bharani! Dr. Bharani is a clinical fellow in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Iowa. Tina obtained her medical school education from Weill-Cornell Qatar, where she was among the top 1% of students in her graduating class. She then went on to complete her general surgery training at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, where she graduated from in June 2025.

Between her residency years, she took a dedicated academic year to pursue her passion for metabolic surgery and nutrition and completed a Clinical Nutrition Fellowship at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston. Dr. Bharani has carried out rigorous historical and political analysis on the history of nutrition labeling. Her work established the importance of nutrition labeling policies on public health and was awarded with the Congressman Moakley history grant by Suffolk University.

Dr. Bharani’s recent research efforts have focused on quality improvement by evaluating trends and outcomes in metabolic surgery. Her research has won numerous awards including the New Practitioner Award by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Clinical Excellence in Research by the New England Surgical Society, Emerging Physician Leader Award by HealthCare Without Harm, and the Ansel Adams Research Fellowship by the University of Arizona.

Outside of medicine, Tina loves to play table tennis, cook, read and write poetry, hike, and spend time with her family.

Welcome, Tina! 🏓

12/31/2025

ICYMI: Federal Government Restores Access to Critical Public Health Data After DFA Wins Lawsuit

Doctors for America Board President Christine Petrin, MD, MPH, announced last week that federal agencies have restored 195 websites containing thousands of pages of essential public health data following DFA’s successful lawsuit against the Federal Administration. The litigation halted the Administration’s unlawful effort to remove decades of critical public health information under one of President Donald Trump’s anti-trans executive orders.

The full release can be read here:
https://doctorsforamerica.org/pr-dfa-v-opm-wins-lawsuit/

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12/30/2025

This year, give the gift of patient advocacy, health equity, and a stronger voice for patients everywhere.

Every holiday donation is matched up to $10,000, amplifying our advocacy for health equity and patients’ rights.

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12/26/2025

Happy ! Today, we are highlighting third-year medical student, Denise Ocampo! Denise is currently attends the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine with professional aspirations in cardiology. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with a minor in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University, where she was awarded the President’s Prize, the university’s highest undergraduate honor.

She currently serves as a regional Vice Chair, regional Alternate Delegate and as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Health Justice within the American Medical Association’s Medical Student Section. As the former vice president of her LMSA chapter, Denise has centered her efforts on improving access to care for marginalized communities and learning ways to achieve health equity. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement.

In her free time, Denise enjoys learning Spanish, reading, and exploring topics in law and policy to deepen her understanding of the systems that shape healthcare. She aspires to become a trusted and skilled physician advocate in both clinical and advocacy arenas.

Welcome, Denise! 📚

12/25/2025

Happy holidays, from Doctors for America.

This year, give the gift of patient advocacy, health equity, and a stronger voice for patients everywhere.

Every holiday donation is matched up to $10,000, amplifying our advocacy for health equity and patients’ rights.

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12/25/2025

’Tis the season to stand up for patients. ❄️ Join Doctors for America and enjoy 30% off your first year of membership—because our advocacy never takes a holiday.

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12/23/2025

Reproductive care conversations can be complex and personal. Join our 2-hour training to learn how to approach them with openness, empathy, and compassion—building skills to listen, understand, and engage with care.

It is time to reframe conversations around abortion.

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12/22/2025

Doctors for America Board President Christine Petrin, MD, MPH, announced today that federal agencies have restored 195 websites containing thousands of pages of essential public health data following DFA’s successful lawsuit against the Federal Administration. The litigation halted the Administration’s unlawful effort to remove decades of critical public health information under one of President Donald Trump’s anti-trans executive orders.

Full Release:

Federal agencies have restored 195 websites containing thousands of pages of essential public health data following DFA’s successful lawsuit against the Federal Administration.

12/19/2025

Help us celebrate Saramarie Azzun for today's ! Saramarie is a third-year medical student at the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine – Tulsa.

Born in Oklahoma, she is the daughter of Nigerian immigrants and is passionate about advancing health equity and improving care for underserved communities. She was a part of the 2025 Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Global Cohort through Women Empowering Nations, where she collaborates with women leaders to gain leadership skills. Saramarie is an Albert Schweitzer Fellow for Life, after completing a culinary medicine project focused on promoting improvements in dietary intake and practice of self-care behaviors in incarcerated women with substance use disorders.

This past year, she was selected as an Emerging Leader Institute Scholar through the American Academy of Family Physicians, where she will be developing a community-based project to gain leadership skills and drive equity-focused change within healthcare systems.

Outside of medicine, Saramarie is a lagree fan, 5K runner, and committed mentor to pre-medical and medical students across the country.

Welcome, Saramarie 🏃‍♀️

12/18/2025

❄️ The weather may change, but our voice for patients never wavers. Join Doctors for America this winter and take 30% off your first year of membership with code "WINTER25". ❄️

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12/17/2025

CDC Adopts Contentious Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation | Universal birth dose dropped, despite warnings from physicians, medical groups

The CDC's decision to formally drop the Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation at birth is a step backward for public health and threatens decades of progress. Newborn Hep B vaccination has been critical to preventing transmission, protecting infants, and reducing long term liver disease and cancer. Reversing course will only fuel confusion and doubt about vaccines that have been proven to be safe and effective.

Universal birth dose dropped, despite warnings from physicians, medical groups

12/16/2025

Reproductive care can feel complex and deeply personal. Join us for a supportive 2-hour training where you’ll learn how to approach these conversations with openness and empathy—building skills to listen, understand, and engage with care.

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