On-site IUD implementation in a student-run free clinic - Takeaways - MDSpire

On-site IUD implementation in a student-run free clinic

  • By

  • Ani Oganesyan

  • Joanna Lee

  • Kaitlyn Sweeney

  • Ellaina Villarreal

  • Kristine Jennings Burgess

  • May 1, 2026

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    Uninsured populations face high rates of unplanned pregnancy due to barriers in accessing effective contraception like IUDs.

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    The study presents a sustainable model for integrating IUD services into an independent student-run free clinic in Northern Illinois.

  • 3

    Partnerships with organizations like Direct Relief enabled the clinic to secure donated IUDs and establish a multidisciplinary workflow.

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    The program includes standardized clinical protocols and interprofessional training for student volunteers, enhancing service delivery.

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    This model offers a replicable framework for other independent clinics to improve contraceptive access for uninsured populations.

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On-site IUD implementation in a student-run free clinic

  • by Ani Oganesyan, Joanna Lee, Kaitlyn Sweeney, Ellaina Villarreal, Kristine Jennings Burgess

  • May 1, 2026

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