[…] Mary posed the question, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” (Luke 1:34, NKJV.) God rewards honest inquiry, and Mary was asking in order to understand rather than to mock like Zacharias did when told by an angel of the Lord his aged wife Elizabeth would birth John the Baptist. […]
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Read MoreThe first drug wave was the opioid epidemic. In 2016, more Americans died from drug overdoses (67,000) than during the entirety of the Vietnam War (58,200).1 The second and more insidious wave is coming—it’s the marijuana wave.
Read More[…] medically reliable is an excellent book for us to read since it helps us to balance our faith, our family, our practice and our finances. Go to http://www.cmda.christianbook.com to order. The Faith Prescriptions presentations are the “third generation” (after Saline Solutions and Grace Prescriptions) help for healthcare professionals to be able to ethically, comfortably, and effectively […]
Read More[…] of domestic minor sex trafficking in Ohio. In 2020, Dr. Barrows published a novel entitled Finding Freedom that realistically portrays child sex trafficking in the U.S. https:// www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/explaining-operation-warp-speed/index.html https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/report/kff-covid-19-vaccine-monitor-december-2020/ https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-07/years-of-research-laid-groundwork-for-speedy-covid-19-shots https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-07/years-of-research-laid-groundwork-for-speedy-covid-19-shots https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/emergency-use-authorization-vaccines-explained https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccine-adverse-events/vaers-overview https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/09/health/pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-effective/index.html https://investors.modernatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/moderna-announces-primary-efficacy-analysis-phase-3-cove-study A version of this essay originally appeared at Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute. Please […]
Read MoreCMDA Bookstore and Logo Merchandise ORDER BOOKSTORE ITEMS HERE LOGO MERCH – COMING SOON All CMDA books are available to order and are fulfilled by ChristianBook.com®. Below are some of our currently featured titles. For a complete list of titles, including more information on specific titles, pricing, authors or subjects, visit the CMDA Publications […]
Read More[…] been provided by other organizations, churches, mission board or foundation awards, applicants are requested to notify the Christian Medical & Dental Associations immediately, withdrawing their application in order that other applicants may be funded. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications are reviewed as received. Your application must be submitted at least 60, but preferably 90 days […]
Read More[…] paid on a future GHO trip for up to 12 months. You will need to complete a cancellation form and fax it to us at 423-764-1417 in order to be removed from the trip. What are typical airline costs? Airline ticket costs vary greatly, depending on how many seats have been sold on a […]
Read More[…] from the University of Chicago Law School with high honors, where he was a member of the University of Chicago Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. Before joining Becket, Luke was an appellate attorney at Winston & Strawn in Washington, D.C., an advisor in the human trafficking office at […]
Read More[…] AND (Allow Natural Death): a positive medical term defining the use of life-extending measures that emphasize comfort rather than life extension. DNR (Do Not Resuscitate): a physician’s order, placed with the patient’s or surrogate’s consent, directing the withholding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in the event of cardiac or […]
Read More[…] patients hangs in the balance. Read More This article was originally published on The Point, CMDA’s weekly blog focusing on the issues facing Christians in healthcare. Visit www.cmda.org/thepoint to read more and join the conversation on breaking news stories in bioethics and healthcare. Our expert contributors also recommend additional resources and information. About the […]
Read More[…] schedule or make it in time for dinner, we are still holy image-bearers. Time is given as a gift for loving God and neighbor. In order to know how we are to faithfully embody time, first we must know what time is for. Jesus explains time’s purpose clearly when He said […]
Read More[…] Success Vision sends doctors, technicians, scribes and home office staff to local outreaches and international mission trips to provide eye care and prayer to underserved communities. https:// www.successvision.info/ OB/Gyn – Kanad Hospital OB/Gyn Head of Department wanted at Kanad Hospital. Kanad Hospital, a Christian Mission hospital in Al Ain, UAE, is looking for an […]
Read More[…] Education International’s teams to Mongolia. Dyal, Natasha Priya. “First case of COVID-19 in NYC, first death reported in Washington state.” Infectious Disease Advisor. March 3, 2020. https:// www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/home/topics/respiratory/first-case-of-covid-19-in-nyc-first-death-reported-in-washington-state/ (accessed July 13, 2020). Ailworth, Erin and Berzon, Alexandra. “How coronavirus invaded one New York community: ‘We weren’t expecting it to be Ground Zero’.” The Wall […]
Read More[…] set them apart from the rest of the population. Dr. Ellen Hendrik-son hypothesizes that harassers are narcissistic, manipulative, Machiavellian individuals who morally disengage from their actions in order to justify themselves and dehumanize their victims.3 Since a wide range of behaviors constitute sexual harassment, there is likely a wide variety of reasons why perpetrators […]
Read More[…] survey of more than 2,800 faith-based doctors, pharmacists, physician assistants and nurses, 95 percent of them said they would quit medicine before violating their conscience. CMDA is committed to providing the most up-to-date information on the legislative, ethical and medical aspects of the fight to protect the rights of medical professionals. We’ve compiled a […]
Read More[…] And in August 2022, a federal appeals court unanimously affirmed that previous decision. The following questions are intended to help CMDA members understand the valuable protection the order provides for them. Q. I’m a CMDA member. How does the court’s order protect me? A. The court’s order permits you to decline to perform or […]
Read More[…] or pharmaceutical-grade compounds. Regulatory barriers: Research on marijuana is hampered because of its classification as a Schedule I drug with intimidating bureaucratic regulations to overcome in order to obtain it for research. Much of the federal funding has been earmarked for studying the negative effects of marijuana, and inadequate money is available for […]
Read More[…] Read Now about Christian Medical & Dental Associations celebrates New Mexico victory to protect healthcare professionals’ conscience objections against assisted suicide Christian Medical & Dental Associations praises order from federal court to protect women and girls April 10, 2023 Read Now about Christian Medical & Dental Associations praises order from federal court to protect […]
Read More[…] intelligent, thoughtful and incredibly well-informed way. This is like science fiction, and yet it is becoming part of our commonplace experience. Dr. Chupp: Several prominent folks—Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking—have called for a halt to progress within AI because of concerns of what’s coming. What’s your perspective on those concerns coming from folks who […]
Read More[…] moral truth deep down in the wells of our souls, and that is hopeful. Especially, perhaps, for Hamas murderers who were captured alive, who can know these moral truths deep in their souls and who are now being interrogated. We need to pray for them. https:// www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/john-robson-there-is-only-one-fitting-response-to-the-terrorist-attacks-on-israel-5506208 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWtf33czGUs https://m.youtube.com/watch?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&v=LdW6ISElci4&feature=youtu.be en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Historical_Review https://www.papalencyclicals.net/paul03/p3subli.htm https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Time-Terror-Dialogues-Habermas/dp/0226066665#:~:text=The%20idea%20for%20Philosophy%20in,destructive%20terrorist%20act%20ever%20perpetrated. https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-two-faces-of-al-qaeda-2594/?emailConfirmed=true&supportSignUp=true&supportForgotPassword=true&email=mandi.morrin%40cmda.org&success=true&code=success&bc_nonce=q8hgngxuuwcleas9q85go&cid=gen_sign_in https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/hamas.asp
Read More[…] for Disease Control and Prevention press release: “CDC Analysis Provides New Look at Disproportionate Impact of HIV and Syphilis Among U.S. Gay and Bisexual Men,” 2010. http:// www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/msmpressrelease.html. 2 Smith, T. American Sexual Behavior: Trends, Socio-Demographic Differences, and Risk Behavior. National Opinion Research Center, University of Chicago. 2006. http://www.norc.org/NR/rdonlyres/2663F09F-2E74-436E-AC81- 6FFBF288E183/0/AmericanSexualBehavior2006.pdf (pp. 57). 3 Chandra […]
Read MorePornography is any medium that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to entice sexual imagination. Pornography has no beneficial use but damages human relationships. Mass communication technologies such as the Internet have expanded its reach to an unprecedented degree. Video and virtual reality have intensified its content. The introduction of sex robots that imitate […]
Read More[…] Tenn.—June 16, 2022— The 16,000-member Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, today protested President Biden’s newly announced Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality because of its support for gender-affirming care and therapy bans, which completely disregards the full body of medical research and puts already at-risk […]
Read More[…] group practice, chief of staff at two hospitals, faculty member for a family medicine residency program, and chief medical officer for a faith-based community health center. He is now a certified physician coach, who helps doctors and other healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence. https:// www.buzzsprout.com/1280858/6312748-steve-sartori-md.mp3 CoachingLogo White CoachingLogo White
Read More[…] Outreach CMDA – Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions PUBLICATIONS An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God’s Purpose for the Next Season of Life Author – Jeff Haanan Order Book Aging With Purpose: 7 Essentials for Finishing Well Author – Hal Habecker Order Book The Final Lap: Navigating the Transitions of Later Life Author – […]
Read MoreBristol, Tenn.—April 10, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is praising the order issued last Friday by a federal district court in Texas that will halt the approval of dangerous chemical abortion drugs and protects the health, safety and welfare of women and girls.
Read More[…] women have second thoughts and wish they could reverse the decision they just made, just like Rebecca did. One of the websites they might land on is www.abortionpillreversal.com. Mifepristone is a competitive antagonist at progesterone receptors, causing a separation of the decidua basalis from the trophoblast, and thereby being the primary cause of […]
Read MoreWPDC Conference Scholarship Current CMDA member (membership is free to students) Go to www.joincmda.org to join now If you need to renew your membership, go to https://cmda.org/members/page/renew. Female medical and dental students currently enrolled in U.S. accredited programs are given priority for full ($590) or partial ($350) scholarships. If you are coming between Friday 6pm-Sunday […]
Read More[…] newly published conscience protection final rule.” CMDA works closely with religious freedom law firms that can defend the rule in federal court. To learn more, visit www.freedom2care.org/laws-regs-cases. Transgender mandate reversal aims to restore biological definition regarding “sex discrimination.” What A federal regulation proposed by HHS would restore a biology-based definition of […]
Read More[…] discipleship in both word and deed is possible. Consider participating on a Global Health Outreach short-term mission trip; you can find a listing of our trips at www.ghotrips.org and additional information at www.cmda.org/gho. CHRISTIAN EYE NETWORK Christian Eye Network has ongoing mission opportunities at christianeye.net. HIS EYES Ret. Pray. Love. Foundation Christ-Centered. Eyecare. Ministry. […]
Read More[…] relationships are modeled upon those of our Lord’s life and ministry, which was above reproach. We willingly allow our liberties and freedoms to be restricted somewhat, in order that we might reach many and not be a stumbling block in other cultural settings where practices may be more conservative than in North America. All […]
Read More[…] were in place. “The 5th Circuit rightly required the FDA to do its job and restore crucial safeguards for women and girls, including ending illegal mail- order abortions,” said Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Senior Counsel Erin Hawley, vice president of the ADF Center for Life and Regulatory Practice, who argued before the court. […]
Read More[…] is passionate about helping healthcare professionals optimize their personal and professional well-being through coaching, coaching training and speaking. Contact Dr. Tsen at: anntsencoaching@gmail.com and anntsencoaching@squarespace.com and https:// www.facebook.com/AnnTsenCoaching Steve Sartori, MD, ACC Dr. Steve Sartori is a physician life and leadership coach, who helps doctors and other healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being […]
Read More[…] sex trafficking in the U.S. Wikipedia. Abortion in the United States. (n.d.) Retrieved July 12, 2022 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_United_States. Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973). https:// www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/410/113. Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973). https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/410/113. Dobbs v. Jackson 597 U.S. ___ (2022). https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf. Dobbs v. Jackson 597 U.S. ___ (2022). https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf. Dobbs v. […]
Read More[…] important. Perfection. This is the belief that we need to have it all together and be the Bible answer person on all issues and subjects in order to mentor. What we will discover is that mentoring is more than just an exchange of content, rather, it’s an opportunity to let Christ work through […]
Read More[…] conscience freedoms of thousands of healthcare professionals.” A 2021 court decision was reaffirmed by this unanimous ruling, in which the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s order “permanently enjoining from requiring Franciscan Alliance to perform gender-reassignment surgeries or abortions in violation of its sincerely held religious beliefs.” CMDA is represented in this […]
Read More[…] MEI. METHOD OF APPLICATION Using the form on this page, applicants must complete the form and submit to Dental Ministries. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. The application must be submitted at least three months prior to the desired trip wanting to participate on. The status of the application […]
Read More[…] commitment (as reflected on themes including abortion and euthanasia) to the profession’s character and reputation may not yet be fully apparent, it does not seem out of order to recognize that it represents a significant shift. A utilitarian and contractual, rather than sacred and covenantal, relationship between the healthcare professional and all life […]
Read MoreBristol, Tenn.—April 10, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is praising the order issued last Friday by a federal district court in Texas that will halt the approval of dangerous chemical abortion drugs and protects the health, safety and welfare of women and girls.
Read More[…] Resource Christian Medical & Dental Associations joins group in support of the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act Apr 15, 2021 View Resource CMA Doctors Laud President’s Executive Order on Care for Newborns, Call on Congress to Pass Related Legislation Sep 28, 2020 View Resource CMA Doctors Denounce Judge’s Injunction Against FDA Safety Precautions on […]
Read More[…] Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and force physicians capable of performing elective abortions to provide elective abortions in the emergency room. A federal district court issued an order Wednesday that blocks this attempt by HHS in Texas and for CMDA’s and AAPLOG’s members. “This victory sends a strong message to the federal government that […]
Read More[…] Resource Christian Medical & Dental Associations joins group in support of the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act Apr 15, 2021 View Resource CMA Doctors Laud President’s Executive Order on Care for Newborns, Call on Congress to Pass Related Legislation Sep 28, 2020 View Resource CMA Doctors Denounce Judge’s Injunction Against FDA Safety Precautions on […]
Read More“You have to prescribe some penicillin for my sore throat.” “When I feel like this my real doctor always gives me…” Phrases like these were extremely common in my daily practice when I served as a physician at a university student health center early in my career. Those words were often a result of […]
Read More[…] the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery. A victim does not need to be physically transported from one location to another in order for the crime to fall within these definitions. There are several types of human trafficking including forced labor, sex trafficking, forced child labor, bonded labor, involuntary […]
Read More[…] Please note: If you are a student, missionary or electronic member who receives benefits electronically, you must remain on the electronic mailing lists for CMDA Matters and/or CMDA Today in order to maintain your membership with our ministry. Printed Publications CMDA Today A quarterly magazine published by CMDA on current issues in faith and healthcare. This printed […]
Read MoreOne of the most common reasons healthcare professionals give for not joining or renewing their membership is that they do not have time to be involved. Membership does not obligate you to participate in any of the ministries of CMDA. These ministries are there when or if you need them, either serving you or […]
Read More[…] too. If it were not so, multiculturalism would never have been thinkable. Much similarity exists between cultures, and the differences seem to me to be mainly about ordering. Try the experiment of asking a variety of people from different cultures and of different ages: what matters most, truth or loyalty? Truth is lost when […]
Read More[…] Seminary and was initially trained in Practice Management by Cathy Jameson. Steve provides coaching, consulting and remote insurance verification services through his brand, Dental Office Support ( www.dentalofficesupport.com) and is a Master Trainer and Certified Coach with Lead Like Jesus (www.leadlikejesus.com) . He and his wife, Sandra, live in Graniteville, SC and enjoy fellowship […]
Read More[…] healthcare professionals with continuing education resources; and conducts academic exchange programs overseas. By being the “hands of Jesus” to needy people, CMDA seeks to fulfill His Great Commandment (Matthew 22:39; 25:36) and His Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® is a 501(c)3 and is governed by a Board of Trustees […]
Read More[…] Resource Christian Medical & Dental Associations joins group in support of the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act Apr 15, 2021 View Resource CMA Doctors Laud President’s Executive Order on Care for Newborns, Call on Congress to Pass Related Legislation Sep 28, 2020 View Resource CMA Doctors Denounce Judge’s Injunction Against FDA Safety Precautions on […]
Read More[…] 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 More[…] Member We encourage you to become a member of CMDA and then get involved with our section and the activities we offer. To become a member, visit www.cmda.org/join. To apply to become a member of the Neurology Section, please visit: www.cmda.org/neuroapplication. Contact Us If you would like to know more about our activities and outreach, […]
Read MoreCMDA collaborates with Christian Community Health Fellowship in providing healthcare for the poor in the United States. We initiated this strategic partnership to maximize our efforts by drawing from the strengths of each organization. For more than 30 years, CCHF has provided networking for students, medical professionals and people interested in Christian community development. […]
Read More[…] beach walks. She is passionate about helping healthcare professionals optimize their personal and professional well-being through coaching, training and speaking. Contact Dr. Tsen at: anntsencoaching@squarespace.com and https:// www.facebook.com/AnnTsenCoaching. STEVE SARTORI, MD, ACC Steve Sartori, MD, ACC is a certified Life & Leadership Coach who helps physicians advance their well-being and enhance their leadership skills. […]
Read More[…] biblical principles of development including capacity building, training, resource exchange and follow up care. OUR VISION To provide a resource and community of like-minded plastic surgeons in order to: Maintain our personal growth in relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Facilitate vision and outreach opportunities both locally and internationally that align with kingdom principles […]
Read More[…] 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.
Read More[…] afford, or spend your Saturday feeding inner city hungry, or speak the message of a crucified Christ to your Hindu neighbor, or cancel your golf day to buy groceries for a decadent friend, or sit at the bar to meet folks who need Jesus, or anything else that colors outside the lines of reasonable […]
Read More[…] them with English and tutoring their children. Several need practical help in using appliances, obtaining a bank account or driver’s license, learning to use the bus or order fast food and sometimes even how to use sit down toilets! You can explain U.S. and Christian holidays and customs, which are open opportunities to share […]
Read More[…] through a collaborative effort that includes a biblical faith-based approach. He serves as the Addiction Medicine Section Outreach Coordinator. For more information about Embrace Recovery Buffalo, visit www.cmdawny.org/embrace-recovery-about. Get Involved The Addiction Medicine Section of CMDA exists to prevent and treat addiction and transform lives, by God’s grace, love and power. We strive […]
Read More[…] a specialty team, all trips welcome physicians, dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, optometrists, nurses, techs, students, interpreters and non-medical volunteers. In order to be considered for acceptance to the trip, your completed application with all credentials and GHO Waiver of Responsibility Form must be submitted to GHO. Trip […]
Read More[…] METHOD OF APPLICATION Using the form on this page, applicants must complete the form and submit to Global Health Outreach. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. The application must be submitted at least one month prior to the trip departure, and the applicant must be accepted as a Global […]
Read More[…] METHOD OF APPLICATION Using the form on this page, applicants must complete the form and submit to Global Health Outreach. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. The application must be submitted at least one month prior to the trip departure, and the applicant must be accepted as a Global […]
Read More[…] 2019. That rule was challenged in federal court. In November 2019, before the rule became effective, a federal court vacated the 2019 final conscience rule. Under court order, the 2019 rule will remain vacated and not in effect unless OCR receives further direction from the courts. At the same time, OCR can and will continue to […]
Read More[…] can learn all that and more (and earn accredited continuing education units or credits too) through the Healthcare Response to Human Trafficking online course series available at learnwithjusticeu. com/healthcare. Second, implement the knowledge you gain. Share it with others in your organization and community. Make sure that you are ready for the moment—not if, but […]
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 More[…] Express Hope that HHS Gender Rule Will Uphold Medical Judgment and Conscience Jun 12, 2020 View Resource Christian Medical Association Expresses Appreciation for International Religious Freedom Executive Order Jun 8, 2020 View Resource CMDA Responds to D.C. City Council Proposed Bill to Decriminalize Prostitution Nov 19, 2019 View Resource CMDA Vows to Press on […]
Read More[…] that low place. He has continued to work on helping me understand what I initially wrote: “Joy is not a feeling of happiness; it is a daily commitment. According to Psalm 51:12, joy stems from understanding our worth in Christ and what we receive through His salvation. Joy starts with having the humility of […]
Read MoreVoices-of-change.org, ChangedMovement.com, exodusglobalalliance.org/firstpersonc7.php, SexChangeRegret.com are among groups providing testimonials of people who have changed undesired sexual attraction or gender incongruence through professional counseling.
Read MoreWhen I entered my family medicine residency, I had a cohort of marijuana-smoking pregnant women to care for. They drove me crazy. Many nights I would come home to my wife and tell her, “If I ever really hate myself, I will figure out a way to treat adolescent, obstetric addiction.”
Read More[…] hold His provisions more loosely? Would we be more willing to let go of them? Would we even want to get rid of some of them in order to lighten our own burdens and further the kingdom work on Earth? I am not speaking from any kind of moral high ground on this […]
Read More[…] the mutual encouragement that can inspire us to be more regularly involved in spiritual interventions. To easily access this series in the CMDA Learning Center, visit www.cmda.org/learning. All episodes are free to CMDA members. The first episode is even available at no charge for non-CMDA members as a special preview. Our hope is […]
Read More[…] Medical and Dental Associations of South Central Pennsylvania (CMDA South Central PA) exists to glorify God by motivating, educating, and equipping Christian healthcare professionals and students in order to transform lives with the gospel. CMDA South Central PA’s vision is to strengthen and equip physicians, PA’s, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, students, and other healthcare professionals […]
Read MoreChristian Medical & Dental Associations of Atlanta (CMDA Atlanta) exists to glorify God by motivating, educating and equipping Christian healthcare professionals and students in order to transform lives with the gospel. CMDA Atlanta’s vision is to strengthen and equip doctors, PA’s, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, students, and other healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion […]
Read More[…] the need for a concerted and new effort to ensure compliance with the First Amendment principle of free religious exercise, with existing federal law and with Executive Order 13798 of May 4, 2017. For example, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) during the Obama administration decided to allow California to flout federal law regarding […]
Read More[…] Healthcare Missions, CAHM | Feb 6, 2020 Malawi needs OB/GYN for Academia If interested in serving with the Presbyterian Church USA, you can learn more at: https://tinyurl. com/ty7uhga Advertisement, Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions, CAHM | Jan 27, 2020 Director of Office of Clinical Collaboration and Education (OCCE) Director of Office of Clinical Collaboration […]
Read More[…] Member We encourage you to become a member of CMDA and then get involved with our section and the activities we offer. To become a member, visit www.cmda.org/join. Contact Us If you would like to know more about our activities and outreach, be placed on our mailing list, join the section or have any […]
Read More[…] FCO Member Mission Opportunities Practice Opportunities Donate to FCO With nearly 18,000 members across the world, our members are making a difference in their practices, in their communities and in our world. Why do our members continue to support CMDA despite the busy practice of healthcare? Because being a Christian voice in healthcare has […]
Read More[…] (speech-language pathologists) OT (occupational therapists) Athletic Trainers Orthotists Prosthetists Other associated physical rehab professionals Come join our new CPRP section! You can join by going to www.cmda.org/join and go to associate healthcare professional. Become a Member We encourage you to become a member of CMDA and then get involved with our section and the […]
Read MoreOn February 18, President Trump signed an executive order titled, “EXPANDING ACCESS TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION.” Noting “the importance of family formation,” the prevalence of infertility (“as many as one in seven”), and the high cost of IVF ($12,000 to $25,000 per cycle), the administration committed itself to a policy which would “ensure reliable […]
Read More[…] help train them in dental excellence and discipleship? Or maybe as a daring act of faith you are feeling a call to intentionally relocate your family in order to be in proximity to the poor? Maybe you are a dental student who went into dentistry because you wanted to help the poor but are […]
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. The Lord’s Prayer […]
Read More[…] Article Category: PRESS RELEASE Bristol, Tenn.-April 13, 2023-Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), the nation’s largest faith-based professional … Read More Christian Medical & Dental Associations praises order from federal court to protect women and girls April 10, 2023 Article Category: PRESS RELEASE Bristol, Tenn.-April 10, 2023-Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is […]
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Read More[…] soaking back in, not for ourselves but for our families. A deep concern for family well-being drives most of us to take back from the world in order to care for those we love. This is an incredibly important time of nurture within God’s plan for the nuclear family. This is also a time […]
Read More[…] can serve in places non-medical missionaries can’t serve. All too often, needs and opportunities go unmet. The doors will not remain open forever. As health systems around the world modernize, healthcare missions and missionaries become less necessary in the eyes of the host community, and the missionary’s witness and scope of influence are curtailed significantly.
Read MoreThe Christian Medical Association at UVA exists to provide fellowship, encourage spiritual growth, and build authentic relationships both within the Christian community and the larger UVA medical community. Our desire is to serve and encourage both students and faculty and promote discussion on the intersection of faith and medicine. CMA is largely student-led and […]
Read More[…] We want to help you find the “sweet spot” of life again, to help you find or regain what the Bible calls “Shalom.” For more information, visit www.cmda.org/wellbeing. About the Author Danielle Ellis, MD, is a general surgery resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital and an alumna of the Theology, Medicine and Culture fellowship […]
Read MoreAbout CAHM Training/Conferences Scholarships Resources Partners Capstone First Fruits 5:11 Groups Contact LONG-TERM SERVICE We rely on MedicalMissions. com for helping potential missionaries search for specific opportunities and sending agencies for longer term service. However, if you have questions about any steps along the way, need encouragement or would like prayer, please contact us! For those […]
Read MoreEvery five years, the CMDA Board of Trustees goes through a cycle of comprehensive strategic planning. This well-thought out process has guided and directed the organization throughout the last 25 years, as it focuses on better meeting the needs of our members and providing ministry to those we serve around the world.
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 More[…] 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, poverty or war. As a consequence, we are […]
Read More[…] been provided by other organizations, churches, mission board or foundation awards, applicants are requested to notify the Christian Medical & Dental Associations immediately, withdrawing their application in order that other applicants may be funded. MD/DO residents or fellows will be eligible for only one (1) Johnson Short Term Medical Mission Scholarship award throughout their […]
Read MoreWe are a community of Christian academic physicians and scientists who are committed to helping one another discern and live up to our faith-based calling. We endeavor to transform our academic communities through faith, fellowship, and scholarship.
Read MoreThe mission of the CMDA Family Medicine Section is to motivate, educate and equip Christian Family Physicians and Family Medicine Residents to show the love and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ to our patients and their families, our colleagues, communities, and the world we called to serve in His name.
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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