RT Journal A1 Winkelman TA, Antiel RM, Davey CS, Tilburt JC, Song JY T1 Medical students and the affordable care act: Uninformed and undecided JF Archives of Internal Medicine JO Archives of Internal Medicine YR 2012 FD November 12 VO 172 IS 20 SP 1603 OP 1605 DO 10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3758 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3758 AB Although President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) on March 23, 2010, it remains widely debated and is a defining issue in the upcoming 2012 presidential and general elections.1 The success or failure of the ACA will lie in its acceptance, as well as the effectiveness of its implementation.2- 3 While the next generation of physicians will play an increasingly significant role in the implementation, modification, and advocacy for or against reform measures, it is unclear whether they possess the knowledge or will to participate in such efforts. 4- 5