[…] may cause us to wait a bit longer than we have in the past for an answer to our prayers. I believe that He does this in order to stretch us and to strengthen our faith. And these experiences may not always be pleasant. One time the Disciples were with Jesus in the middle […]
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[…] may cause us to wait a bit longer than we have in the past for an answer to our prayers. I believe that He does this in order to stretch us and to strengthen our faith. And these experiences may not always be pleasant. One time the Disciples were with Jesus in the middle […]
Read More[…] haven’t before. Knowing God is not just amazing, it’s a miracle! Enjoy these excerpts below from God Sightings and don’t forget to purchase your book at www.cmda.org/store. Miracle Shoes Trish Burgess, MD Director, Global Health Outreach I was serving on a mission team to Nicaragua and brought my entire family along […]
Read More[…] 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. “The (CMDA) weekly (Zoom) Bible studies were the only time I […]
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I don’t drag out my MD for just any occasion. Typically, I keep it tucked away. But today I thought I would speak (indirectly) to residents, especially first-year residents or interns, so it seemed appropriate. Perhaps you ladies, who are reading this article, will pass along my remarks to the young physicians in your lives.
Read More[…] the commitment? Twelve one-hour sessions, usually meeting on Zoom every two weeks. We do ask that those who sign up make it a priority to attend in order to build trust and rapport among group members. What are the topics? Mutant Values Posttraumatic stress Moral injury Loss, grief, and lament Why don’t I rest […]
Read More[…] may cause us to wait a bit longer than we have in the past for an answer to our prayers. I believe that He does this in order to stretch us and to strengthen our faith. And these experiences may not always be pleasant. One time the Disciples were with Jesus in the middle […]
Read More[…] or anything else, don’t hesitate to drop us a line. Reach out by email Email Reach out by Phone Call Reach out online Member Page Update Your Communication Preferences: As a member of CMDA, you can decide what communications you receive from us. Simply login to your CMDA account (your user portal) and […]
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[…] may cause us to wait a bit longer than we have in the past for an answer to our prayers. I believe that He does this in order to stretch us and to strengthen our faith. And these experiences may not always be pleasant. One time the Disciples were with Jesus in the middle […]
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I’m in my early 60s. This means I have about 50 years of clear memories of news events, politics, fads and fashions, stemming from the early 70s. I even remember when JFK died, although I was just a little girl; the reactions of the adults around me were so remarkable that I still remember […]
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[…] may cause us to wait a bit longer than we have in the past for an answer to our prayers. I believe that He does this in order to stretch us and to strengthen our faith. And these experiences may not always be pleasant. One time the Disciples were with Jesus in the middle […]
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My middle daughter has a problem with trust. She often asks me, “Mom, are you going to take me to dance today?” or “Mom, are you going to pick me up from school?” She frets over small things like have I signed a permission slip yet, or have I made that orthodontist appointment […]
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As I write this, I am on Day 8 of a self-imposed quarantine for COVID-19. Dr. H and I managed to come down with it at almost the same time; so have several of our family members. No one seems to know just who gave it to whom, but at this point it doesn’t […]
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[…] part of our medical careers to following His lead. This demonstrates obedience and sets an important tone for the rest of our lives. Will you prayerfully consider committing to giving Jesus the first fruits of your career, and taking the First Fruits Pledge? Undergraduate Graduate Student Trainees Early Career Fertilizer/Missions Mentor Undergraduate The college […]
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I knew I’d broken it before I hit the ground. I heard it snap. Breathing hard on the concrete, between cries for help, my mind moaned, “not again!”. Yes. Again. 9 years ago I broke the same ankle, my right one. It was early Christmas morning and I was sleepily walking down the […]
Read MoreWhen I contracted COVID-19 on March 18, 2020, it was so early in the outbreak of the pandemic that my illness sent shock waves of fear through Inland Vineyard Medical Mission and Free Clinic where I serve as director. Everyone on our team was worried, including our student workers. How would we keep our […]
Read MoreAbout CAHM Training/Conferences Scholarships Resources Partners Capstone First Fruits 5:11 Groups Contact PARTNERS CAHM is all about partnerships. Building networks with like-minded individuals and organizations in order to advance Christ’s kingdom through healthcare missions is a key part of what we do. Our flagship effort is the annual Summit Conference, co-hosted with MedSend, which […]
Read More[…] the U.S. and overseas internationally to share the gospel and provide care to the poor. To learn more and find a trip that fits your schedule, visit www.cmda.org/gho. Trish Burgess, MD, is the Director of Global Health Outreach (GHO), a short-term missions ministry of CMDA. She went to the University of Georgia and completed […]
Read More[…] health ailments they struggle to control. While the global pandemic may recede, for the majority world we are likely seeing the birth of a new endemic. https:// www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6811a3.htm https://covid19.who.int/ https://www.census.gov/popclock/ Catherine Hodge, MD, is a family medicine physician and missionary with In His Image International. She graduated medical school from the University of Miami […]
Read More[…] of quarantine, Greg was feeling better and excited to return to “normal” life, but healthcare was still anything but normal. Patients in the hospital needed tracheostomies in order to be taken off the ventilator, but it was a risky procedure that could infect the physician performing the procedure. For Greg, the procedure was far […]
Read More“Jesus replied, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.’” —John 12:23 Jesus’ birth, death and resurrection were the fulfillment of multiple Old Testament prophecies, and they coincided with a time period of unbridled harshness and brutality. Death by crucifixion, as described by Martin Hengel, was “a barbaric form of […]
Read More[…] for God’s Word, and we are called to speak truth into ethical issues and courageously stand up for what’s morally right according to our beliefs. But in order to engage others in these discussions with grace and kindness, first we need to arm ourselves with knowledge and understanding of each of these topics. We […]
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[…] within the church and throughout the world. We want to help you to be an advocate for God’s Word and speak truth into today’s ethical issues. In order to engage others in these discussions, it’s important to learn more about them. And we are here to help! Bridging the Gap Developed by expert healthcare […]
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Membership Donate Now Christian Physical Rehab Professionals (CPRP) (formerly Christian Physical Therapists International) Donate Participation in Prayer Partnerships & Regional Online Meetings How would you like to participate? I would like to be paired with a prayer partner in my region. I would be interested in participating in a CMDA/CPRP ZOOM meeting in my […]
Read More[…] program that provides academic teaching and clinical training upon request from governments, healthcare professional training institutions, and hospitals while building relationships with local colleagues and modelling the compassion, care and love of Jesus. MEI serves primarily in low and middle income countries. Current team opportunities are listed below. If you may be interested in […]
Read MoreI still remember the first time I donned a whitecoat (one of those half-length coats for students) with a stethoscope in my pocket and walked into a patient room at the big city hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1985. I was a second-year medical student at Indiana University, and I had just received instruction […]
Read MoreBeacon Christian Community Health Center (www.beaconcchc.com), in conjunction with personnel from South Korea and Europe, created a first-of-its-kind comprehensive outpatient protocol at the start of the height of COVID-19 cases in New York City.
Read More[…] you reach out to help the underserved in Jesus’ name, it opens doors to gospel conversations. You begin to realize that you are an ambassador for Christ. ORDER TODAY BY EMAIL! A Student Serving in Honduras “My faith was reaffirmed; I was renewed and recharged spiritually. My life is not meant to be lived […]
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Have 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[…] of conscience, abortion and its impact on women, human cloning/destructive human embryo research, and end of life issues including physician-assisted suicide and healthcare rationing. Learn more at www.bdfund.org or contact BDF president and general counsel Nikolas T. Nikas at ntnikas@bdfund.org or at (602) 751-7234. Christian Legal Society Christian Legal Society (CLS) is a nationwide […]
Read More[…] qualify for. Also, please note that if you are applying for Westra, Owen, Johnson, Minority, Hood, or Domestic, you only need to fill out ONE application in order to be considered for ALL of these awards. There is no need to fill out multiple applications. CMDA Scholarship applicants who are planning a healthcare missions […]
Read More[…] a difference between elective abortion – a procedure done to ensure that a baby is born dead -and the separation of the mother and the baby in order to save the life of the mother. ACOG leadership is deceptively hiding behind the confusion about the meaning of the word “abortion” to imply that such […]
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[…] each other, discuss a medical ethics topic, and/or hear about opportunities available for PAs. We’d be honored to have you join us. Please reach out to fcpamentorship@gmail. com if you’d like more information about the Mentorship Group before signing up. If ready to join, the link is below. FCPA Mentorship Program Application For […]
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[…] the annual meeting of the organization. The Chair shall also prepare an annual report to be submitted to the CMDA House of Representatives. The Chair shall appoint committee chairs, subject to approval of the Leadership Council. The Chair shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except as the Leadership Council may otherwise […]
Read MoreMy eldest child left for college this fall, having chosen to attend school in Scotland. Yes, that’s right. Scotland. It’s a long way away. It’s also a place I had never previously visited. We went on a family trip to Scotland in March—partly to visit the school he now attends, and partly to […]
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Preparing to meet my next patient, I pick the next chart up off the counter. “Bob Smith,” married middle-aged patient, chief complaint: STD check. “Weird,” I think, “Mary Smith’s husband’s name is Bob, too. What a coincidence.” I open the exam room door, and Mary Smith’s husband, Bob Smith, is sitting inside.
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This article is an excerpt transcribed from an interview recorded for a CMDA Matters podcast episode released in November 2023 with CMDA CEO Mike Chupp, MD, FACS; CMDA Senior Vice President of Bioethics and Public Policy Jeff Barrows, DO, MA (Ethics); and Professor John Wyatt. During the conversation, they discussed what it means to be […]
Read More[…] about compassionate, ethical, and effective ways to respond. Experts disagree, with some recommending watchful waiting plus counseling and some asserting that cross-sex medical procedures are necessary in order to prevent suicide. The U.S. federal policy of the current administration, which endorses “early gender affirming care” for “children and adolescents” (HHS, 2022), is considered controversial […]
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[…] New Zealand, Turkey, Israel and more. Each tour is limited to around 50 participants each and they fill up quickly. So, make your reservations today by visiting www.cmda.org/tours. Edmonds, Anna G. Turkey’s Religious Sites. Turkey: Damko Publications. 2nd Edition. 1998. p.51. Lewis, Clive Staples. “Myth Became Fact,” in God in the Dock. […]
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[…] children were accounted for. They are grateful for your prayers as they serve Jesus in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. You can follow their blog at www.morrisfamilymissions.org. About the Author Jake Morris, MD, is an emergency physician who previously practiced in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He completed his medical school at the Mayo […]
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[…] environments that reflect Jesus’ love. They can’t guarantee you’ll find the perfect fit, but you’ll at least find someone serving the same Lord. For more information, visit www.cmda.org/placement. 3) Partner with Christian PAs. Some of us have ambitious, God-sized plans to improve healthcare through innovative service delivery, but we can’t do it, by […]
Read More[…] our communication is to be characterized by veracity, courage and love. Especially in our highly polarized society, when we see the stakes of political decisions as being so high, it is tempting to fudge the truth to win an argument, or avoid speaking the truth, in order to keep the peace and avoid painful confrontation.
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[…] Thielman, Samuel. Praying the Psalms: from trauma to resilience. In: Tackling Trauma: Global, Biblical, and Pastoral Perspectives (Paul A. Barker, ed). Carlisle, UK: Langham Global Library, 2019 (pp. 13-34). Editor’s Note: Scriptures cited throughout this statement are available for download at www.cmda.org/ethics. See the Appendix for four examples of moral distress and moral injury.
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[…] “truthie,” and I cherish the insights, admonishments and practical realities of truth presented by the Colson Center. That is why I am recommending the Colson Fellowship. I completed the 10-month program in 2022. With a deep dive into cultural relevant truth, using the Bible to guide your worldview, this fellowship will enhance your healthcare […]
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[…] (CMA), the American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) and the Coptic Medical Association of North America (CMANA). The complaint, which can be found online, was initially filed in November 2022 in the U.S. District Court of Northern Texas and has worked its way through the federal […]
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[…] Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to force physicians capable of performing elective abortions to provide elective abortions in the emergency room. A federal district court issued an order in August and December 2022 that blocked this attempt by HHS in Texas and for all of CMDA’s and AAPLOG’s members, and the appeals court unanimously […]
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A group of colleagues and myself met recently to discuss episode 16 of CMDA’s Faith Prescriptions video series at a Christian clinic in Yorktown, Virginia. Episode leader Dr. Farr Curlin states regarding the practice of medicine, “We should make use of it, it’s a gift of God, but don’t put our hope in it, […]
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Like a “charitable giving account,” a donor-advised fund allows you to give cash, stock and other appreciated assets into a single online account.
Read More[…] months our family lived in Kenya in 2003/2004. Don and I worked at Tenwek Mission Hospital as family physicians, and our three children attended elementary and middle school at nearby Rift Valley Academy. She helped me buy food and cook it, and she kept our house clean. Aidah was our backbone. She was a rock.
Read MoreAs the trappings of the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons emerge around us in North America, things look and feel quite different for our colleagues serving around the world. For cross-cultural missionaries serving far from home, this time of year is complicated.
Read MoreAs a Christian who’s been practicing periodontics for 29 years, I’ve 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 MoreTry as we may, adversity is unavoidable. Often unexpected, hardship comes into our lives in a variety of forms and levels—a cancer diagnosis, a harsh public criticism, a mistake or accident with a detrimental outcome, an economic downturn or even a pandemic or natural disaster.
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[…] by academics who say, there’s no real right and wrong, it’s all personal—patients know differently. They have expectations of the doctor, expectations that have taken centuries to come about, as, indeed, all great ethical traditions do. Change is not achieved by listening to lectures but by inhabiting stories with meaning. Our stories have predominately come from […]
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[…] I can continue to practice in this environment.” As he continued to download the heavy burden he was carrying, I realized the doctor on the other end of the call was in distress. It was a 911 call for spiritual help. Unfortunately, that phone call is becoming all too common and frequent in my office.
Read MoreOne week into a rotation in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), I found myself dreaming about the hospital. I was not dreaming about saying the wrong thing on rounds, but I was dreaming about our patients: Mr. Brown’s wife when she’d been told he may not survive his third surgery this admission; Mr. […]
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[…] CMDA’s Campus & Community Ministries. As we grow our resources for our members to find connection within their specialties, we are also adding to our staff in order to better support and serve these growing outreach ministries. Contact ccm@cmda.org for more information about getting involved or starting a section. About the Authors Kim-Lien Nguyen, […]
Read MoreMy husband and I had just moved from Michigan to Texas for my first year of medical school at the University Health Science Center San Antonio. We walked up to the door of a house we had never visited, hand-in-hand wondering what the evening ahead would hold, with unfamiliar people, in this unfamiliar […]
Read More[…] could become pregnant with her adopted child seemed like science fiction. However, reproductive medicine has long since crossed biological boundaries in ways that once seemed impossible, creating complex problems that require morally sound, technology-driven solutions. Since 2003, the Knoxville, Tennessee-based National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) has been the national leader for one such solution: […]
Read MoreAs Christians in healthcare, we are called to take our faith into the workplace, whether it be in a clinic, in a hospital or in academia. My journey in medicine led me from the clinic into academia. I actually consider myself an accidental academician who never meant to end up in charge of training […]
Read More[…] battle against the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. For resources and the latest information about the dangers of physician-assisted suicide to healthcare and your right of conscience, visit www.cmda.org/pas. If you want to get involved fighting against physician-assisted suicide in your state, contact communications@cmda.org. About the Author Kelley Myers, MD, is an academic hospitalist/palliative medicine […]
Read More[…] our patients, each created in the image of God. As dentists, all that we work to achieve is essential to the health and well-being of our respective communities. And yet, in the midst of the Coronavirus global pandemic, it feels like oral healthcare was deemed non-essential. States recommended dentists limit their offices to emergency […]
Read More[…] difference around the world. Pray for us as we continue to reach people like Abraham and Rachel. To learn more about SIM’s Trauma Healing Ministry, visit www.simusa.org/traumahealing. If you have questions and would like to connect, please contact me at intl.traumahealing@sim.org. About the Author Nancy Writebol, CNA, and her husband David joined SIM […]
Read More[…] Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pexels Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo credit: Lorie Shaull on Visual Hunt / CC BY-SA Photo credit: Aleteia Image Partners on Visualhunt. com / CC BY-NC-ND Photo: Pixabay Visual Hunt New Chinese Study Opens Ethical Can of Worms October 19, 2017 Autonomy Quickly Translates to Tyranny November 2, 2017 […]
Read More[…] 2013 Christian Doctor’s Digest – May 2013 Somebody’s Daughter, Somebody’s Sister Somebody’s Daughter, Somebody’s Sister Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pexels Photographer: Jack Moreh Photo credit: pcgn7 on Foter. com / CC BY-NC Photo: Visual Hunt Photo: Pixabay The Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Survivors of Human Trafficking Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pexels Photo credit: […]
Read MoreAs members of the Commission on Human Trafficking of the Christian Medical Association, we are writing to protest the attempt to decriminalize commercial sex with the “Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019″. This attempt to decriminalize the degradation of mostly women and girls in commercial sex as well as the sex buyer […]
Read More[…] more at Becket… UPDATE: CMDA Vows to Press on After Court Ruling Endangers Conscience Protections Read News Release Rights of Conscience: “… There could be a court order that could cause me and other physicians to have to perform procedures … we feel are morally wrong…” DONATE NOW TO HELP US PROTECT YOUR CONSCIENCE […]
Read MoreCity of Hope is a rapidly growing Christian ministry that is lifting a rural Tanzanian community out of poverty. To build upon the momentum in Tanzania, COH is adding a new CEO position to the U.S. staff team. The CEO must be a dynamic leader, responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan […]
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group has excellent family medicine opportunities in the western Chicago, Illinois suburbs. Our mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. We have an excellent opportunity in Carol Stream, with other locations coming soon. Outpatient only; hospitalist model for inpatient; excellent PTO, CME and retirement plans; occurrence-based malpractice insurance; and annual salary: […]
Read MoreIf interested in serving with the Presbyterian Church USA, you can learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/ty7uhga
Read MoreTenwek is developing a Cardiothoracic Training Center and is recruiting a cardiologist. The ideal candidate would be highly experienced, board certified, skilled at echo (TEE a plus or could be trained), and peri-operative care, an energetic educator, and a devoted follower of Jesus. There is the opportunity to use or develop interventional skills (balloon mitral […]
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[…] partnership in many specialties including OB/Gyn, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrics and more. Physicians enjoy autonomy, collaboration among 100 physician partners as well as clinical research and teaching opportunities. Jackson offers a low cost of living, and Tennessee has no state income tax! Reach out to learn more: Stephanie Stoltz at 731-345-1237 or sstoltz@jacksonclinic. com. jacksonclinic.com
Read More[…] endoscopists willing to enhance the quality of endoscopy services and education in resource limited settings. Many endoscopists would be surprised that a medical mission could be so specific to their skill set. Short term missions are welcomed, and logistics are handled by Samaritan’s Purse. https:// www.samaritanspurse.org/urgent-needs/gastroenterologist-4/ For further information, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Hallett at https://friendsoftenwek.org/medical-specialties/endoscopy-gastroenterology/
Read MoreThere is an urgent need for a neurosurgeon with paediatric experience to join BethanyKids in Kijabe, Kenya. In 2018, BethanyKids surgeons performed 3,571 pediatric surgical procedures and saw more than 11,500 children in hospital outpatient clinics in 5 African countries. BethanyKids has had a central focus on surgery for spina-bifida and hydrocephalus. Kijabe is a beautiful […]
Read MoreFocus International Development (FID) has a Family Medicine Clinic and Clinical Training Center in Central Asia and is in the process of opening a second clinic. These clinics are a part of the larger regional network of clinics with a Kingdom focus. There is a need for long-term family physicians who are interested in providing […]
Read More[…] department is in compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements by reviewing and updating as necessary departmental policies, bylaws, rules and regulations. Please visit the website ( www.oasishospital.org) to learn more about the hospital. For more information please contact: Joby Susan Babu HR Recruitment Specialist Tel: +971 3 713 1139 | Address: PO Box 1016, […]
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[…] is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16, NIV). He sat across from me and had time to chat while I was ordering some complex treatment for him, a part-time pastor with theology as good as a ThD professor. We were talking about how much the world needs Jesus.
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Painful Redirections “When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not let them to” (Acts 16:7, NIV). He asked me to be his long-distance mentor, a young doctor beginning his career, still many bridges to cross. We discussed issues of personal […]
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[…] also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound […]
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[…] and I have a particular schedule. I try to leave work early and meet her at a favorite Mexican restaurant at 5 p.m. The owner always takes orders from a window to the kitchen. Yesterday we greeted him, and my wife let him know we were headed to our Good Friday church service, probing […]
Read More[…] social distancing, masks, hospital and nursing home visitation restrictions and working from home. Freedom of movement about our communities and the nation has been limited by “stay-at-home orders” and mass travel restrictions. The availability of vaccines provides a sliver of hope but also raises many questions. Issues our society must address include prioritizing equitable […]
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[…] is a self-directed, integrated organism that possesses the genetic endowment of the species Homo sapiens who has the inherent active biological disposition (active capacity and potency) for ordered growth and development in a continuous and seamless maturation process, with the potential to express secondary characteristics such as rationality, self-awareness, communication, and relationship with God, […]
Read MoreWe want our CMDA members to be aware we are tracking the outcome of President Trump’s orders to protect vulnerable youth from transgender distortion.
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I came to know Christ my first week in college at University of California, Davis (UC Davis). I wasn’t in a bad place or even seeking out spiritual fulfillment, but I was intrigued by my next-door dorm neighbor who was definitely high on something. It happened to be Jesus.
Read More[…] former federal government employee, I have observed firsthand how policies affecting our everyday lives are often crafted and administered by unelected federal bureaucrats. Coupled with presidential executive orders, this gives the executive branch a remarkable amount of power. Within the executive branch exists the regulatory framework, which is overseen by a little-known office under […]
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