The Point of Medicine
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Overcoming Burnout with Patrick Riecke: Healing, Hope, and the Power of Spiritual Care in Healthcare

This week on CMDA Matters, Patrick Riecke, an ethics leader, author, and coach, joins Dr. Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones to talk candidly about burnout – an all-too-common struggle for healthcare professionals. Drawing from his own journey through burnout, as well as his extensive experience in both ministry and healthcare leadership, Patrick shares practical wisdom, hope-filled encouragement, and a Christ-centered perspective for navigating exhaustion, cynicism, and even the desire to give up.
Read ArticleCenter for Well-being | Mentoring | Contact Us
Who we are and what we do. The CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence.
Read ArticleCenter for Well-being | Mentoring | Training & Events
Who we are and what we do. The CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence.
Read ArticleCenter for Well-being | Mentoring | Resources
Who we are and what we do. The CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence.
Read ArticleCenter for Well-being | Mentoring
Who we are and what we do. The CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence.
Read ArticleHow to De-stress in Your Distress
I picked up the phone to return a call from a message I had received on my office voicemail earlier that day. The call was from a doctor. I called the doctor back and said, “Hello, this is Pastor Bert from CMDA returning your phone call, how can I help you?” After a pause, he responded, “Thank you for calling me back; I don’t know how much longer 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 ArticleCenter for Well-being | Podcasts
The CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence. Listen to our Healthy Doctor Podcast.
Read ArticleTransformative Trust

Dr. Sartori from CMDA’s Center for Well-being produces a monthly podcast called The Healthy Doctor. This is a great resource for taking care of our healthcare professionals. If you enjoy this episode, you can find more at cmda.org/wellbeing.
Read ArticleCenter for Well-being | Resources
The 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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The CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence.
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The CMDA Center for Well-being helps Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence.
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