Health Disparities Special Interest Group (HDSIG)
HDSIG’s Mission Statement:
The HDSIG was formed to address reproductive health needs of different racial and ethnic populations, and to reduce disparities in reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes in underrepresented populations.
2024-2025 Health Disparities Special Interest Group Leadership:
Chair: Dr. Michael Simoni
Chair Elect: Dr. Kamaria Cayton-Vaught
Vice Chair: Dr. Zachary Walker
Immediate Past Chair: Dr. Lisa Green
Past Chair: Dr. Digna Velez-Edwards
ASRM Membership
Benefits of Membership
ASRM Membership Dues
Discounted Membership
Individuals joining or renewing membership in ASRM that reside in low or low-middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank) now receive a discount on ASRM membership!
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ASRM Affiliated Societies
ASRM Affiiliated Societies are made up of professionals who have special training and expertise in specific areas of reproductive medicine.
ASRM Professional Groups
ASRM Professional Groups allow members to network and collaborate with other professionals who have an interest in the field of reproductive medicine.
ASRM Special Interest Groups
ASRM Special Interest Groups provide programming and leadership to physicians and health professionals who have a special interest in a particular area of reproductive medicine.
Membership Directory
ASRM Members can find contact information for other members by visiting ASRM Connect, the new community hub for ASRM membership.
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Topic Resources
LGBTQ+ Researcher’s Dreams on hold after losing NIH Funding
Dr. Brent Monseur’s LGBTQ+ family-building research lost NIH funding. ASRM responds with emergency support to protect inclusive reproductive science. Learn more about Dr. Brent Monseur's research
Caring for Black Women Seeking Fertility Treatment: Challenges, Stigma, and Hope
Celebrating Black History Month, we honor Black women facing unique medical, societal, and cultural challenges throughout their personal infertility journeys. Read more here
SIG Spotlight: HD SIG
The ASRM HDSIG aims to reduce reproductive health disparities and improve outcomes for diverse racial and ethnic populations. Learn more about this special interest group!
Disparities in access to effective treatment for infertility in the United States: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
In the United States, economic, racial, ethnic, geographic, and other disparities prevent access to fertility treatment and affect treatment outcomes. View the Committee Opinion
DEI Recommendations
ASRM is passionately committed to promoting diversity within both our membership and leadership, as well as to promoting access to quality reproductive care for all patients. View the DEI Committee Recommendation
