In this issue: Upcoming Events! Book Review: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings + Belly of the Beast by Da’Shaun Harrison Upcoming Events Size Inclusive Pediatric Medicine Thursday, October 30 at 12:00-1:30pm EST (via Zoom) Join MSSI and AWSIM to learn about the harms of weight-centric care in pediatrics, and to explore how weight-inclusive…

In this issue: Introducing our Physician Partners: The Association for Weight and Size Inclusive Medicine (AWSIM) Meet our MSSI Chapters & Affiliates New Study Finds Weight Cycling is Associated with Several Chronic Diseases Upcoming Events Our Physician Partners: The Association for Weight and Size Inclusive Medicine (AWSIM) We are excited to announce a new collaboration…

In this issue: Introducing the 2025-2026 MSSI Leadership Team Did you attend the annual International Weight Stigma Conference? AWSIM Fall Symposium Introducing the New MSSI Leadership Team We’re excited to introduce ourselves as the new leadership team for Medical Students for Size Inclusivity (MSSI) for the 2025–2026 academic year! It’s an honour to carry forward…

In this issue: 11th Annual Weight Stigma Conference: Share Your Experience! Call for Student Collaborators: Tackling Weight Bias in Medical Simulations Save the Date: AWSIM Fall Symposium Find AWSIM on Instagram Are you attending the 11th Annual International Weight Stigma Conference? We want to hear from you! 6-7 JULY 2025 GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA & ONLINE…

In this issue: LAST CHANCE to apply for the 2025 NAAFA Scholarship Registration is open for the 11th Annual Weight Stigma Conference Upcoming AWSIM Event: Knee Replacements and BMI Cutoffs Resource Highlight: MSSI Mini-Guides! Find us on Instagram DEADLINE IS TODAY (JUNE 1) for the 2025 Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship! The mission of the…

In this (bonus!) issue: Scholarship Opportunity: NAAFA 2025 Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship Applications are open for the 2025 Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship! The mission of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is to change perceptions of fat and end size discrimination through advocacy, education, and support.  The goal of the Dr. Paul…