The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has had consequences not only for those seeking abortions and doctors who perform them, but individuals in the medical field wanting to learn about the procedure. Across the country, state-specific restrictions have hampered medical students from properly learning about abortions.
In states where abortion is now banned or expected to be, obstetrics and gynecology doctors (OB-GYN) and family practice physicians are often unable to get clinical practice in induced abortions, making abortions inaccessible to people with unwanted pregnancies or health concerns.