In the fall 2017 edition of Today’s Christian Doctor, I wrote an article about burnout stealing joy in my personal and professional life. I am thankful the Lord brought me out of that low place. He has continued to work on helping me understand what I initially wrote: “Joy is not a feeling of […]
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, […]
Read MoreWe just need someone to help us find our way,” the patient’s wife pleaded as she sat at the head of the table in our procedure room nearly four years ago. She was facing away from the surgical field where I was working meticulously on her husband to suture the vas deferens together using […]
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When we meet someone new, one of the first questions we often ask is, “What do you do?” What we do is often the thing that largely defines us in broad strokes or gives us our identity.
Read MoreWhen COVID-19 began sweeping around the globe in early 2020, 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 before the borders closed. Without sufficient quantities of protective equipment for staff members, would rural mission hospitals be […]
Read MoreWe are now offering continuing education credits through Today’s Christian Doctor. Two hours of self-instruction are available.
Read MoreOver the last two years, CMDA’s dental outreach has developed into a two-pronged approach, ministering to traditional private dental professionals and also those seeking to serve the underserved, both domestically and internationally. Vice President for Dental Ministries Dr. William “Griff” Griffin focuses primarily on engaging with our dental members, while Vice President for […]
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As those called to the healing profession, we have all lived and practiced through old and unprecedented new challenges in our careers. We can all agree the last few years have surely been unlike any we have ever experienced before in our lives.
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The State’s interest in safeguarding maternal health is particularly compelling when abortions are contemplated or performed later in pregnancy. That interest is implicated in so-called “dismemberment” abortions, a procedure that can take place only after the first trimester when the unborn child has limbs and organs to dismember.
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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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Bristol, Tenn.—November 9, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, joined a federal civil rights lawsuit this week in the state of Michigan to protect the unborn, to protect pregnant women and to protect parents. On behalf of 16 plaintiffs, including CMDA, the American Freedom Law […]
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Well-established GI group in Charleston, South Carolina seeking third BC/BE gastroenterologist to replace a retiring physician . Patient-centered, lifestyle-oriented, employed practice with ASC-ownership opportunity. Hospital has ERCP/EUS capability, but not required. Competitive, wRVU-based salary with excellent benefits/covered malpractice insurance. We strive to be a Christ-centered practice and deliver excellent care. For more information, contact Josh […]
Read More[…] 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 of the United States part of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and building a community of supporters. […]
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While it is never possible to accurately paint a picture of the future, especially the future of the complex culture of healthcare, what is happening in Canada should alarm every healthcare professional in the United States who desires to practice medicine according to a Judeo-Christian ethic.
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.
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André Van Mol, MD is a board-certified family physician in private practice. He serves on the boards of Bethel Church of Redding and Moral Revolution (moralrevolution.com), and is the co-chair of the American College of Pediatrician’s Committee on Adolescent Sexuality.
Read More[…] FAQs GHO Blog Contact FIND A TRIP TRIP PREPARATION Are you planning to go on a Global Health Outreach trip but do not know what to expect? These tips will give you a glimpse of what a week with a GHO team is like. When flying to the appointed airport, we ask that you […]
Read MoreThe Christian 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 […]
Read MoreCMDA Houston’s vision is to strengthen and equip physicians, PA’s, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, students, and other healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion of Christ as they transform their professional fields through holistic care. Through this network of Christ-centered, compassionate caregivers, people receive the latest medical treatment through the transformative power of the gospel.
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We are dedicated to serving as a Christian voice on today’s current healthcare topics by speaking for our members to the government, media, church and public. Our Washington Office links our members with Congress, the Administration and policy organizations in Washington, D.C.; presents life-honoring perspectives through the national media; and publishes resources on vital issues.
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The purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (FCPRS) is to encourage, educate and challenge members to engage in a deeper, more fulfilling walk with our Savior, equipping us to impact the lives of others with the gospel.
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To provide financial assistance for future medical, dental and other students to participate on their first Global Health Outreach short-term medical missions experience; enabling them to become familiar with the cultural, social, spiritual, medical and dental needs in developing countries while allowing them to serve the underserved and to train and mentor the next […]
Read MoreThe Board of Trustees is the governing body of CMDA. It is the final policy making body for all matters. The Board interprets and applies policies of the organization and establishes guidelines for the Chief Executive Officer and staff. It is responsible for the preparation of the annual budget with the Chief Executive […]
Read MoreCMDA Greater NYC exists to encourage, streng then, and equip physicians and dentists to: live out the character of Christ in their homes, workplaces, communities, and around the world; cultivate loving communities to reach, mentor, and partner with healthcare professionals; pursue professional excellence and compassion through Christ-centered care; create forums of dialogue to address […]
Read MoreBryan & Sharon Stoudt serve with CMDA in the Metro Phoenix Area. They enjoy helping Christian healthcare students and professionals thrive (not merely survive), and together have four (mostly) fantastic children. In their spare time, Bryan enjoys staying active and roasting coffee, while Sharon has a passion for all things French.
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A program designed to serve domestic and international healthcare missionaries in their work as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of career medical missionaries. CMM also assists students with scholarships and overseas rotations.
Read MorePolicy & Issues Christian Medical & Dental Associations serves as the collective voice of thousands of Christian healthcare professionals on bioethical and other healthcare issues. We foster a Christian perspective on ethical issues and provide medically reliable and biblically sound guidance on healthcare issues. Many turn to CMDA for help with critical bioethical issues, […]
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The Mission of the Neurology Section is to raise awareness among neurologists, neurology health professionals, neurology residents, fellows and medical students of the great need for neurological care—domestically and globally—and through their response to those needs, to share the gospel.
Read MoreCMDA Richmond facilitates ga therings for students to fellowship with likeminded peers and with Christian graduate professionals to build relationships that promote growth professionally and personally. Scott Armistead, MD Richmond Area Director director@cmdarichmond.org Krystal Mattox, DDS Assistant Area Director info@cmdarichmond.org Virginia Commonwealth University (MCV Campus) CMDA Richmond facilitates gatherings for students […]
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Christian Physical Rehab Professionals (CPRP) is a specialty section of CMDA. We are here to encourage, support and build up Christian Physical Rehab Professionals CPRP spiritually and professionally. We’d love to share more about our purpose, beliefs and what we offer.
Read More[…] interest in gaining valuable clinical experience while serving on an international or domestic Christian medical mission trip. For more information about our scholarship program, application process & the impact that short term medical trips have had on the medical students/residents who have gone before you please visit our website: https://swmcf.org Contact the Administrative Assistant/Volunteer […]
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The 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 MoreThe CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence. Listen to our Healthy Doctor Podcast.
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CMDA Today is a full-color, quarterly magazine devoted to today’s issues in healthcare, including inspirational testimonies from fellow Christian healthcare professionals, public policy updates, glimpses into the future of healthcare and examples of how to integrate your faith into your practice.
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The 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 MoreAnd so begins a New York Times article about the recent JAMA Internal Medicine analysis of physician pay disparities. The central message of the analysis is that women in healthcare, on average, earn $20,000 less per year than their specialty-matched male colleagues.
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 […]
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 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).
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Moral distress and moral injury are relatively new terms, but the problems they reflect are ancient. They address the need to face moral challenges with the integrity of an undivided heart.
Read More[…] in land use matters. Please have your attorney contact us at inquiries@becketlaw.org. 200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202.955.0095 Business Hours: 9am- 6pm M-F email: inquiries@becketlaw.org Bioethics Defense Fund Bioethics Defense Fund (BDF) is a public-interest law firm whose mission is to advocate for human dignity in law, science and […]
Read MoreI remember early on hearing in the news about a virus causing problems in China. It wasn’t long before we heard news of it spreading. As it began to spread, we were busy planning for March, our busiest month of mission trips. We send the most teams in the month of March, which gives […]
Read MoreIt has been said that the best way to learn about our future is to look to our past. A historical reflection on the actions of those who have gone before us can both guide us toward monumental successes and deter us from repeating colossal mistakes. A glance to history may reveal progressive social […]
Read MoreSent home, shut in isolation, studying in our bedrooms, trying to survive our first year of medical school, and we weren’t even at school! When the four of us entered medical school in the Detroit, Michigan area in fall of 2020, it certainly trumped any expectations we had.
Read MoreSent home, shut in isolation, studying in our bedrooms, trying to survive our first year of medical school, and we weren’t even at school! When the four of us entered medical school in the Detroit, Michigan area in fall of 2020, it certainly trumped any expectations we had.
Read MoreI was visiting a patient in the rehab center who had undergone a knee replacement. He was fine except for the slow pace of rehab. His wife was there, vivacious, energetic, appearing far younger than her stated age, which I will not share. I asked her how they had met. “We actually met […]
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September 24 – October 29, 2024
Get trained in the mindset and skills of coaching and you’ll gain a powerful tool for impacting patients, students, staff and colleagues. This six-week, online CME-approved, interactive coaching training course will equip you to lead more effectively, assist colleagues with burnout, improve patient health outcomes and maximize the […]
[…] on small hinges.” He explained how seemingly small events in our lives may serve to open big doors that God intends for us to walk through in order to enjoy incredible blessings that follow. A small hinge in my life was a letter Dr. David Stevens wrote to me after I had served at […]
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 […]
Read MoreIf interested in serving with the Presbyterian Church USA, you can learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/ty7uhga
Read More[…] through COPC: competitive salary offered with shareholder potential after one year; 401k and profit sharing plans; long-term disability; health, vision and dental insurance; medical reimbursement account; health savings account; starting bonuses; and loan repayment. For additional information, please contact COPC Physician Recruiter Julie Hotchkiss at jhotchki@copcp.com or 614-562-1231. Not an H1B or J-1 Visa opportunity.
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[…] physicians called to service in mission hospitals or rural communities. Applicants must qualify for an unrestricted medical license. Develop needed skills such as Cesarean section, ambulatory surgery/anes thesia, point of care ultrasound/radiology and stewardship training for the design of a locally supported healthcare ministry. Support is available for qualified residents with this interest. Memphis, […]
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[…] multiple national parks. Practice includes two full-time physicians and one part-time PA-C. We practice general otolaryngology in addition to allergy care and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The founding physician, associate physician, practice administrator and the majority of staff are Christians. Patient demand is consistently high. Shared practice call with hospital call (seven days) […]
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.
Read MoreThe Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons is welcoming endoscopy educators. We need 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 […]
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Introducing a new video-based teaching program from CMDA to equip healthcare professionals to share the love of Christ with their patients and colleagues
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As Christian healthcare professionals, God has granted us the high privilege and responsibility of serving others through healthcare. Part of this responsibility is that of maintaining clinical knowledge and skill in order to provide high quality care to our patients. If we lose some of our skills due to trauma, physical or mental illness, […]
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Today, recognizing the numerous forms of lying to which we are tempted, 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 […]
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We are a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals and Jesus followers who have a passion for using and teaching ultrasound, with the goal of equipping Christian international healthcare workers to incorporate ultrasound into their practice of medicine in the most challenging of settings.
Read More[…] Interview Requests: CMDA Medical Experts are available for interviews on health and bioethical issues. To schedule an interview contact the Communications Department: Telephone: 423-844-1000 or toll-free: 888-230-2 637 or email us by clicking here. Our Communications staff will connect you with either a staff member or CMDA member who can speak to the issue. CMDA […]
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Read MoreA growing proliferation of blog posts, podcasts and online videos presenting confusing information regarding COVID-19 has increased over recent months. Many of these controversies are propagated by physicians speaking to large church audiences. In this blog post, I will address the most common disputes.
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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.
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Let me introduce you to Aidah. She worked in our home (our “inside worker”) during the eight 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 […]
Read MoreMore than a year ago, we watched as New York City and the surrounding area became the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis when the pandemic initially broke out in the United States. At this year’s CMDA Virtual National Convention, we shared stories from several CMDA members from the area whose lives and work in […]
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 More[…] Team Participant Manual Trip Preparation Mission Scholarships Additional Resources FAQs GHO Blog Contact URGENT NEEDS Find a Trip Each year, we send 45 to 55 teams around the world to countries including El Salvador, East Africa, I*dia, the Pacific, Nicaragua, Central Asia, the Middle East and many others. We encourage you to browse through […]
Read More[…] Listen Notes | Pandora | PocketCasts | Podbean | Podchaser | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | YouTube | iHeartRadio | iTunes Dr. Bill Griffin shares about the exciting opportunities for dentists to use their skills on GHO mission trips. Apr 12, 2023 A Heart for Africa https://cmda.org/podcast-player/24951/a-heart-for-africa.mp3 Download file | Play in new […]
Read More[…] Prescriptions for the Heart This is a series of biblically-oriented patient information sheets written to help your patients cope with many of the life-changing events that occur over the course of one’s life. They are available as free printable files for use in your practice. Audio Publications CMDA Matters CMDA Matters is the premier […]
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This is a bi-monthly e-newsletter designed to educate, encourage and equip healthcare missionaries around the globe. Each issue of the e-Pistle™ includes articles about management on the missionary field, information 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 […]
Read MoreHOME TRAINING EVENTS RESOURCES FAQs DONATE CONTACT US FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the Difference Between Coaching and Other Helping Professions? When many people hear the word “coach,” they immediately think of a football or tennis coach. In those “coach” settings, the coach corrects a faulty swing or pattern of activity, setting goals for […]
Read MoreAs a Christian healthcare professional, have your colleagues ever looked down at you for refusing to prescribe the morning after pill? Or have you ever been punished for maintaining your religious beliefs instead of believing in evolution? Or have you ever been harassed by an attending trying to force you to perform an abortion? […]
Read MoreA program designed to serve domestic and international healthcare missionaries in their work as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of career medical missionaries. CMM also assists students with scholarships and overseas rotations.
Read MoreA program designed to serve domestic and international healthcare missionaries in their work as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of career medical missionaries. CMM also assists students with scholarships and overseas rotations.
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Be an advocate for God’s Word and speak truth into today’s ethical issues. These resources will help you learn how to answer difficult questions with grace, kindness and truth.
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Developed by expert healthcare professionals, this new small group study is designed to ask difficult, thought-provoking questions as we seek the truth found in God’s Word about the ethical issues facing Christians today. This curriculum will help you courageously stand up for what’s morally right according to your beliefs.
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. […]
Read MoreAn exclusive Lifetime Member benefits and the first webinar series of its kind at CMDA! Throughout this inaugural series you will have a unique opportunity to interact and engage with CMDA leaders and hear updates about the impact you and your membership have in CMDA’s Strategic Plan and the four Key Result Areas: Community, […]
Read More[…] issues in healthcare written by CMDA’s staff and members. Perspectives and Opinions on Issues and News Topics is a publication of Christian Medical & Dental Associations®. Join the conversation with The Point, CMDA’s blog focusing on breaking news stories in bioethics and healthcare. CMDA’s experts contribute to the blog and also recommend additional resources […]
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 […]
Read MoreA program designed to serve domestic and international healthcare missionaries in their work as well as aid in the recruitment and retention of career medical missionaries. CMM also assists students with scholarships and overseas rotations.
Read MoreCMDA’s Dental Ministries is dedicated to encouraging and supporting dentists in living out their Christian faith in their professional and personal lives. We are an outreach that encourages and supports dental professionals and students as they strive to integrate their Christian faith into all aspects of their lives, while providing opportunities for training and equipping.
Read More[…] chapel! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, CMDA staff members gather for a time of worship and prayer, followed by a challenging message. We are pleased to make these chapel services available to you online via iTunes podcasting. If these messages are an encouragement to you, please feel free to share this resource with someone […]
Read MoreMedical Education International is a short-term missions program that provides academic teaching and clinical training while spreading the gospel to doctors and students in hard to reach countries.
Read MorePerspectives and Opinions on Issues and News Topics is a publication of Christian Medical & Dental Associations®. Do you want to know the latest information and news about today’s important healthcare topics? Join the conversation with The Point, CMDA’s blog focusing on breaking news stories in bioethics and healthcare. CMDA’s experts contribute to the […]
Read MoreMedical Education International is a short-term missions program that provides academic teaching and clinical training while spreading the gospel to doctors and students in hard to reach countries.
Read MoreCMDA Birmingham’s vision is to strengthen and equip physicians, PA’s, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, students, and other healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion of Christ as they transform their professional fields through holistic care. Through this network of Christ-centered, compassionate caregivers, people receive the latest medical treatment through the transformative power of the gospel.
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[…] 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 face similar professional […]
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Christian Physical Rehab Professionals (CPRP) is a specialty section of CMDA. We are here to encourage, support and build up Christian Physical Rehab Professionals CPRP spiritually and professionally. We’d love to share more about our purpose, beliefs and what we offer.
Read MoreCMDA Upstate SC is a chapter of the national Christian Medical & Dental Associations® ministry. We mentor medical students and equip physicians and allied healthcare professionals to glorify God through vocation, service and sharing their hope in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreSeveral of our resources are available only to CMDA members, so you will need to log into the website to take full advantage. To log in, please use the email address you provided when you joined.
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We are committed to giving support, training, and equipping to Christian mentors and mentoring throughout every community within our CMDA ministry. We are accomplishing this through online and in-person training, by curating and creating mentoring resources for our CMDA mentors and helping to connect mentors will potential mentees.
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