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Read MoreDeveloped by expert healthcare professionals, this new small group study is designed to ask difficult, thought-provoking questions as we seek the truth found in Godās Word about the ethical issues facing Christians today. This curriculum will help you courageously stand up for whatās morally right according to your beliefs.
Read More[…] Callā¢ has been created to encourage and keep those with a ācallā focused on that ācall.ā It shares advice from missionaries with experience on the field, in formation about working in hard-to-access countries, stories from the field, etc. If you are one of those people with a ācallā and would like to receive the […]
Read MoreChristian Medical & Dental AssociationsĀ® educates, encourages, and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God. Christian healthcare professionals glorify God by following Christ, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for all people, and advancing Biblical principles of healthcare within the Church and throughout the world.
Read MoreYouāve stood by us during difficult times and we want to return the favor. You can also call this number if your situation has changed (e.g. youāre now retired) and we need to update your records. We love to hear from you. And we value your friendship. After all, weāve been through a lot together.
Read More[…] backbone of healthcare delivery, including in mission hospitals and clinics. Here youāll find resources to help you explore opportunities to use your nursing skills around the world for the glory of God! Mission Rotations Primer DOWNLOAD Nursing Opportunities Sourcebook DOWNLOAD Website Terms & Conditions Toll Free: 888-230-2637 Frequently Asked Questions Member Search Directory CAHM […]
Read MoreAm I essential? As general dental professionals, we do not imagine many of you have asked yourselves this question. By choosing dentistry as a profession, it is safe to assume a certain level of job security and financial stability. Though both of those factors may have been initial lures into the field, what inspires […]
Read More[…] of American Medicinearticle entitled āThe Sick Physician.ā This landmark article attempted to define the magnitude of the physician addiction problem in the U.S. and make the case for treatment. Since that first article, numerous authors have examined physician addiction, but little progress has been made in reducing the overall burden physician addiction presents to […]
Read MoreOn November 24, 2022, the National Post reported that one in six women in Canada have had an abortion, and most of them think they made the right choice and therefore do not need to repent. A mere 10 percent regret their abortion. If Christianity is true, then everyone needs the gift of repentance.
Read More[…] International CONGRATULATIONS! Our records indicate that you have completed your last year of optometry school. We want to continue to Educate, Encourage, and Equip as you move forward in your career. We want to take this opportunity to make you aware of special membership rates. We know that as an optometry graduate you have […]
Read MoreChristian Medical & Dental AssociationsĀ® has several blogs available with articles dating back several years on a wide range of healthcare topics and issues.
Read MorePublications We publish a wide variety of in formational print, audio and electronic publications that are designed to encourage, equip and motivate our members. Please note: If you are a student, missionary or electronic member who receives benefits electronically, you must remain on the electronic mailing lists forĀ CMDA Matters and/orĀ CMDA TodayĀ in order to maintain […]
Read MoreThe question of suffering is a big one in depression, since suffering can lead to depression, and depression itself is suffering. We are fortunate to live in a society that is largely insulated from suffering, compared to other places and times where people have had to grapple with the daily reality of illness, death, […]
Read More[…] career healthcare missionaries were faced with the option of staying in their countries of service to weather the storm or evacuating back to the United States be fore the borders closed. Without sufficient quantities of protective equipment for staff members, would rural mission hospitals be able to survive the pandemic? In countries where the […]
Read MoreAs organizations representing over 25,000 medical professionals, we would like to correct the errors and assumptions of the recently released joint statement from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH).
Read More[…] Gynecologists (AAPLOG), the American College of Pediatricians, Christian Medical & Dental Associations, the Catholic Medical Association, and the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons decry the call to continue elective abortion during the COVID-19 pandemic made by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and others which falsely characterize elective abortion as essential healthcare.
Read MoreA novel way of thinking about oneās body has entered into popular culture. āTransgenderā individuals refer to their āgenderā as a sexual identity that may be male or female, something in between, or neither. This self-identification differs from, and takes priority over, their biological sex as recognized in their chromosomal DNA and innate physical […]
Read MoreSheās had two cancers and is free from both now. She moved to be near her daughter, but her daughter has rejected her. āI have to love her from a distance. She got a new job and bought a Range Rover. Now she acts like I never loved her. She donāt know that you […]
Read MoreIt will come as no surprise that the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently released a special issue filled with articles and opinions arguing for the absolute necessity of access to legal abortion. One opinion that caught my attention was entitled āImplications of the Dobbs Decision for Medical Education Inadequate Training and […]
Read MoreIām working the respiratory screening clinic at our critical access hospital/clinic. Personally, this medical crisis has actually acutely resolved my feeling of burnout.
Read MoreThe mission of the CMDA CHEC Section is to encourage connection, promote excellence and integrate faith and work. The vision of CHEC is to be a community of Christian healthcare executives that inspires and supports one another.
Read MoreImagine having an entire army of peers to whom you could turn for advice, ideas and support, from a Biblical, Christian perspective. By joining CMDA, and as a member of the Physician Assistants section, you will become part of a network of fellow Christian PAs, students, residents, doctors and other healthcare professionals who all […]
Read MoreHave you ever needed someone to speak to your CMDA group, to a church or community event? CMDA provides for your convenience, a list of some choices. Each speaker has expertise in a number of subjects.
Read More[…] just as critical that your healthcare professionals understand your faith and know how to incorporate your values into your care. When you see a Christian healthcare professional for your healthcare needs, you know your faith will be respected and valued. Thatās part of our ministry at CMDA. As the nationās largest faith-based professional healthcare […]
Read MoreImagine having an entire army of peers to whom you could turn for advice, ideas and support, from a Biblical, Christian perspective. By joining CMDA, and as a member of the Physician Assistants section, you will become part of a network of fellow Christian PAs, students, residents, doctors and other healthcare professionals who all […]
Read More[…] Medical Health Homes, Skopje āYouāve come back. There may be a glimmer of hope. Actually, thatās only the second time I can remember using that word.ā Be fore completing this application, please thoroughly read the guidelines for this award. Please give thoughtful and complete responses to every question. If after submitting you do not […]
Read MoreImagine having an entire army of peers to whom you could turn for advice, ideas and support, from a Biblical, Christian perspective. By joining CMDA, and as a member of the Physician Assistants section, you will become part of a network of fellow Christian PAs, students, residents, doctors and other healthcare professionals who all […]
Read More[…] bi-monthly e-newsletter designed to educate, encourage and equip healthcare missionaries around the globe. Each issue of the e-Pistleā¢ includes articles about management on the missionary field, in formation from like-minded organizations, announcements, new resources available for those on the field, etc. A wide variety of subjects is covered, and it is free to anyone […]
Read MorePublic health and traditional medicine have a serious logical conflict. Public policyĀ decisions must be made in utilitarian terms, unlike medicine,Ā for populations and not individuals. Decisions are made according to which action saves the most lives. All public health policies are tradeoffs in the context of having incomplete data and finite resources.Ā In contrast, patient-based […]
Read MoreAs a Christian whoās been practicing periodontics for 29 years, Iāve had numerous opportunities to share my faith and pray with my patients. A number of my patients have expressed their appreciation for having a fellow Christian responsible for their care.
Read MoreDoctors have had a bad rap on the marriage front for a number of years. Weāve long been accused of having a much higher divorce rate than the general public. For many years, there was not a lot of data on healthcare marriages, but strongly held popular opinion characterized a high percentage of us […]
Read MoreMy eldest child left for college this fall, having chosen to attend school in Scotland. Yes, thatās right. Scotland. Itās a long way away. Itās also a place I had never previously visited. We went on a family trip to Scotland in Marchāpartly to visit the school he now attends, and partly to have […]
Read More[…] to other peopleās woes and stresses when your own were weightier? Given your last emotional resources to a patient whose need was less than your family memberās? Forfeited sleep while advising a patient of how curative it is? Advised a patient about nutrition and exercise right after scarfing a quick lunch from the vending […]
Read MoreIn 2021 the CMDA Board of Trustees assigned nine strategic initiatives to the staff of CMDA for completion over a three-year period. One of the two initiatives placed under the advocacy was to align its advocacy with policies where Jesus has the greatest concern.
Read MoreThe Stateās interest in safeguarding maternal health is particularly compelling when abortions are contemplated or performed later in pregnancy. That interest is implicated in so-called ādismembermentā abortions, a procedure that can take place only after the first trimester when the unborn child has limbs and organs to dismember.
Read More[…] reflect are ancient. They address the need to face moral challenges with the integrity of an undivided heart.Ā Moral distress occurs when serious ethical choices are burdened by forces that constrain (or threaten to constrain) a personās moral agency. Situations involving moral distress affect our moral identities and consciences; they require careful assessment, dialogue, and […]
Read More[…] from 92 unique institutions. Ironically, our efforts to establish CAPS in early 2020 were facilitated by the pandemic. A desire for fellowship and access to technology enabled formation through alternative teleconferencing platforms. Thus far, CAPS has adopted several approaches to addressing our proposed goals. These include: (1) monthly webinars by well-known authors or figures […]
Read MoreMedical life takes grit. We wrap our minds around MCAT scores, acceptance letters, residency placements and job contracts, knowing it’s not easy. There’s risk in leaving a paying job and moving across the country. And it’s scary. Will you land on your feet? Will you live on this budget? Will you make friends? Regardless, […]
Read More[…] never let me down. (Donāt worry. Iāll share it with you in a minute.) So, naturally, when I think of taking food over to someoneās house, I think of lasagna. Itās easy, portable, reheats well, and lasts for days. This is especially helpful if the person is sick, or in this case, recovering from surgery.
Read More[…] of medical schools and residency programs that engage in abortion training. The author attempts to blame this reduction on the increasing number of states passing legislation restricting access to abortion. What is not acknowledged is the fundamental fact that aside from the state of Texas, where a very unusual law exists prohibiting abortion after […]
Read MoreIn this statement, ACOG is calling for āthe ability of every patient to access abortion when they need itā¦,ā while further claiming that āabortion is an essential part of comprehensive healthcare.ā As a practicing OB/Gyn, I again cannot stand by and let this organization speak on my behalf.
Read More[…] relative isolationāwithout live lectures, anatomy labs or other activities. In light of our chaotic and lonely existence as medical students in a non-social, non-functioning university, we were forced to find and create our own community, church, friendships, leadership, safe circles, mentors, etc. Initially, the only connection we had was CMDA. āThe (CMDA) weekly (Zoom) […]
Read MoreAs the newest edition to CMDAās long list of resources for our members, Standing Strong in Training is new curriculum that helps healthcare students and residents stand up against the cultural pressures facing Christians within healthcare today. The curriculumās seven modules are designed for group settings, allowing attendees to solidify their foundational worldview beliefs […]
Read MoreMinority Short-Term Mission Scholarship PURPOSE Non-white healthcare providers are significantly under-represented in the healthcare missionary work force.Ā The reasons for this are complex, but a contributing factor may be that some students and residents of color come from backgrounds and churches that donāt provide them with the same financial resources that their average white […]
Read MoreOne of the goals of the Center for Medical MissionsĀ® is to increase the number of medical missionaries serving in the field. As we meet medical and dental students we are constantly amazed at the number who report having received a “call” to full time missionary service. It surprises us then, when we talk […]
Read More[…] Schools: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Columbus, Ohio Chapter Other Ministry Connections: Side By Side- Central Ohio How We Grow Meetings: The medical students meet regularly for Bible study during the school year as well as for special events. We offer regular virtual devotionals and small groups for physicians wanting to learn how […]
Read MoreWomen Physicians & Dentists in Christ is an outreach ministry to provide resources for Christian women physicians and dentists to integrate their personal, professional and spiritual lives.
Read MoreThere are several types of human trafficking including forced labor, sex trafficking, forced child labor, bonded labor, involuntary domestic servitude, debt bondage among migrant laborers and child soldiers. Human trafficking occurs in every part of the world, from less developed countries to more developed countries. As such, it is a crime under U.S. and […]
Read MoreThe Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants seeks to encourage the sending forth of laborers Matthew 9:37-38 into the fields which are white with harvest. This fund was established to offer financial and prayer support to FCPA members who are called by the Lord to medical mission work around His world.
Read MoreIn this article from the Spring 2019 edition ofĀ Today’s Christian Doctor, David Stevens, MD, MA (Ethics) shares when we follow our human nature, we are tempted by a desire to bunker down and protect ourselves from evil. The Bible tells us to flee this temptation, but just as importantly, we should also fight evil.
Read More[…] about our patients: Mr. Brownās wife when sheād been told he may not survive his third surgery this admission; Mr. Thomasās mom crying because she felt responsible for how heād āturned out.ā I told an attending I trusted that I was distressed by how much I was carrying patientsā stories with me, and she […]
Read MoreWe were sitting at a small table in the cheap furniture section of the hospital employee dining room, my first chance to get to know her: a young, chief of in-patient psychiatry, mother of three small children, follower of Christāme: an old guy, chief of oncology, 50 years married, grandfather of six, follower of Christ.
Read MoreIf you are among the majority of Americans without a will or trust, chances are good that at least one of two ācostsā have gotten in the way: time and money.
Read MoreIf you are among the majority of Americans without a will or trust, chances are good that at least one of two ācostsā have gotten in the way: time and money.
Read MoreIf you are among the majority of Americans without a will or trust, chances are good that at least one of two ācostsā have gotten in the way: time and money.
Read MoreIf you are among the majority of Americans without a will or trust, chances are good that at least one of two ācostsā have gotten in the way: time and money.
Read MoreThrough good planning, you can amplify all the goodness of your life and the core values by which youāve lived.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreYour completed estate plan ensures the legacy you envision is carried out for generations to come.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreMany CMDA supporters increase the impact and tax-efficiency of their generosity by giving now or later from their individual retirement accounts.
Read MoreThe Not-Too-Good-To-Be-True Giving Option Support CMDA in a major way and receive steady income payments for life! Sound too good to be true?
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreOnce deemed the worldās wealthiest man, Howard Hughes seemingly had it all. But at the time of his passing, one missing possession unraveled a lifetime of accumulation.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreāI wish I could do more!ā Itās one of the most common sentiments we hear from supporters who are passionate about bringing the hope and healing of Christ to the world through healthcare professionals.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreSome investors take a long shot with a small amount of their moneyāand every once in a while, it pays off. If you were among those who took a chance on Bitcoin, Ethereum or other cryptocurrency a few years back, youāve probably seen some extraordinary gains. So, now what?
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreMany generous seniors bless the ministry of CMDA by giving directly from their individual retirement accounts. For those who qualify, IRA gifts offer a convenient, cost-effective and powerful way to bring the hope and healing of Christ to the world through healthcare professionals.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreMost people understand the importance and power of having a completed will or trust in place. Through your will, you can provide for the needs of your loved ones and give meaningful support to CMDA and the other causes close to your heart.
Read MoreMost people understand the importance and power of having a completed will or trust in place. Through your will, you can provide for the needs of your loved ones and give meaningful support to CMDA and the other causes close to your heart.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read More[…] Your loved ones will face the ultimate ācliffhanger.ā Without completing and sharing your will or trust, your family will be burdened with uncertainty about how you wanted your belongings to be distributed. They wonāt have any clarity about the provisions you wanted to make for your family or for the causes close to your heart.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreReduce Taxes and Burdens by Giving Property. Sometimes the cost and hassle of owning real estate outweighs the benefits your property once offered. Can you relate to any of these ownership headaches?
Read MoreFor many, the iconic, self-made millionaire is the epitome of American life. The familiar, if not trite, mantra goes something like this: āWork harder than everyone else now and collect your millions later.ā
Read MoreIf you are among the majority of Americans without a will or trust, chances are good that at least one of two ācostsā have gotten in the way: time and money.
Read MoreāDo I need a will, or should I have a trust?ā Many people ask this question when planning for the future.
Read MoreA spiritual love letter may be one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave to your family and friends.
Read MoreāHow much should I leave to ministries close to my heart?ā Itās a practical question asked by those who are working out the details of their wills or trusts.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreLike a ācharitable giving account,ā a donor-advised fund allows you to give cash, stock and other appreciated assets into a single online account.
Read MoreLooking to stretch the value and impact of your charitable dollar? For supporters who qualify, giving from an IRA remains the obvious solution.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreA family meeting is a proactive way to protect your loved ones from the uncertainty and drama that too many families navigate after someone passes away.
Read More[…] do to get your attention? If we are Godās children, we were saved to become more like Jesus and saved to become His ambassadors to the world. For most of us this requires a whole lot of change in character and a whole lot of change in direction. God has given us spiritual disciplines […]
Read MoreMembership Donate to CMDA The Only Way The Only Way ā For three days he was blind, and did not drink or eat anythingā (Acts 9:9, NIV 1984). Dennis is a neurologist in the Northwest with numb feet. About 15 years ago, he was in Hawaii, body surfing with boogey boards. He was using […]
Read MoreOf course, everything is a bit on hold right now. So far I’ve only seen an official count of two cases of the coronavirus documented here, and so we’re several weeks behind most of you. The country has had a bit of a different approach to the virus.
Read MoreMembership Donate to CMDA The Only Way The Only Way ā For three days he was blind, and did not drink or eat anythingā (Acts 9:9, NIV 1984). Dennis is a neurologist in the Northwest with numb feet. About 15 years ago, he was in Hawaii, body surfing with boogey boards. He was using […]
Read MoreYour completed will is both an important and powerful document. Through it, you can provide for your loved onesā needs and transfer your God-given resources in a way that reflects your faith and values.
Read MoreA completed will or trust provides a wonderful opportunity to honor God and provide for your family. Through it, you can also give in a meaningful way to CMDA and the other causes close to your heart.
Read More2023-2025 CE COURSE AVAILABLE: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 reauthorized major funding sources for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services and included three bills intended to facilitate the integration of behavioral health and primary care.
Read MoreIn the third installment of this series, we examine the connection between the sexual revolution and the formation of sexual predators, the social harm of pornography and why children are its biggest victims.
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