Nisha Verma Stands Firm: Science, Not Politics, Guides Medicine in Viral Senate Exchange

Indian-origin doctor Nisha Verma gained widespread attention after her testimony at a U.S. Senate hearing on abortion pills, where she was asked whether men could get pregnant. The question, posed by Senators Ashley Moody and Josh Hawley, sparked debate online due to Verma’s nuanced response. She emphasized that medicine should be guided by science and evidence but also noted that yes-or-no questions like this could be used as political tools. “Science and evidence should guide medicine. But I also think yes or no questions like this are political tools,” she told the committee, highlighting her focus on patients with diverse gender identities.

Verma was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Indian immigrant parents. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and anthropology and later completed her medical degree (MD) from the University of North Carolina. She pursued an OB/GYN residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and went on to complete a Complex Family Planning Fellowship. Additionally, she earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Emory University.

She is a double-board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a subspecialist in complex family planning. Currently, Verma practices comprehensive reproductive healthcare in Georgia and is a fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health.

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Verma also contributes to healthcare policy and education. She serves as Senior Advisor for Reproductive Health Policy and Advocacy at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine, mentoring future medical professionals while shaping reproductive health policies. Her testimony has drawn attention globally, illustrating the intersection of science, medicine, and politics in contemporary debates about reproductive rights in the United States.

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