Dr. Andre Mickel: Living Out Ministry in Academia & Healthcare
Dr. Andre Mickel joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Bill Griffin for a conversation about what it means to boldly follow Jesus in one of the most secular corners of healthcare: academia. Dr. Mickel shares how God turned his residency program at Case Western into a mission field, where students from multiple continents hear the gospel, anxious patients are prayed with, and servant leadership shapes every day of training. He opens up about the Holy Spirit’s prompting in conversations with residents, the moment his boldness nearly cost him a promotion, and why compassion and courage matter in healthcare. This episode will fire you up to see your own workplace as a place to spread Christ’s hope and to further the Kingdom – one prayer, one student, one patient at a time.
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Remedy Chicago is coming to Chicago, Illinois on January 10, 2026, and we’re thrilled to add this new location to the growing movement of Remedy Missional Healthcare Conferences co-hosted by CMDA and CCHF. Remedy exists to equip and encourage healthcare students, trainees, and professionals to live missionally, serving Christ through their vocation wherever He places them. This year’s theme, based on John 14:12–14, is “Ask. Receive. Glorify.” Whether you’re an undergrad, in medical or dental school, in residency, or practicing in healthcare, you’ll find breakout sessions and plenary speakers designed to challenge, inspire, and help you grow. All healthcare students and professionals are welcome. Make plans to join us at Remedy Chicago – we’d love to see you there! To register, just go to remedy.cmda.org
And mark your calendar for the 2026 CMDA National Convention, April 23–26 in Loveland, Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains where our theme will be “Lift Up Your Eyes!”–Our annual convention is a time to renew your spirit, recharge your faith, and connect with fellow believers in healthcare. We’re thrilled to welcome John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and co-host of the Breakpoint Podcast, a nationally recognized voice on faith, culture, theology, and Christian worldview. Convenient lodging is available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center and SpringHill Suites by Marriott, with special CMDA room rates reserved for attendees. Learn more or register for either event at cmda.org/events.
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Meet Our Guest(s):
Dr. Andre’ K. Mickel is a tenured professor, Chair of the Department of Endodontics, and the Director of the Postdoctoral Endodontic Residency Program at CWRU School of Dental Medicine (SODM), where he has served as a Teacher, Researcher, Clinician, Mentor, Advisor, and Friend to countless students and doctors from five continents for nearly 30 years.
Dr. Mickel was inspired to write his first book, entitled Its PROOF TIME, There is Hope, which was published in 2014. It was written out of his own personal brokenness and the desire to help encourage others who are struggling to overcome any adversity. He is grateful to be able to share his life experiences in his capacity as the CWRU SODM faculty advisor for the Christian Medical and Dental Association, where all are welcome to fellowship. Married to his queen Estomarys Mickel, they have four children who have all attended college: Ashley, Andre’, Corey, and the youngest, Alexander, who recently (2024), graduated from CWRU SODM, Dr. Mickel’s home since his dental school days commencing in 1987 until today!
