VCOM - Virginia 2016 Yearbook

CMDA Christian Medical & Dental Association

Elliot Martin, President; Brooke Reimer, Vice President; Bruce Gutierrez, Secretary; Tommy Coburn, Treasurer

T he Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) at VCOM provides students with opportunities to grow in their faith, connect with Christian physicians locally, participate in service, and develop awareness of Christian resources related to health issues. The CMDA holds Bible studies and meetings in which medicine and life. All students, regardless of their faith or belief system, are welcome to attend meetings and to participate in events sponsored by the CMDA. The organization exists to serve Christ together and support one another throughout the adventure of medical local Christian physicians share their experiences in

school. As followers of Christ, CMDA strives to serve and love fellow students, the community and the world. ■ ■ CMDA helped fellow classmates ease the overwhelming transition into medical school with peer support, letters of encouragement placed on students’ desks, and a daily early morning gathering where members had the opportunity to share burdens, pray, and study the Bible together. ■ ■ Throughout the year, CMDA members traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to attend the inspirational Global Missions Health Conference and Ridgecrest, North Carolina

for the CMDA National Convention. CMDA worshiped, participated in Bible study small group meetings and held several school sponsored events including integrating spirituality into a patient history and a respiratory health community event. ■ ■ CMDA hosted various guest speakers throughout the year including John Patrick, MD, and Sarah Stokes, DO, PhD. ■ ■ CMDA had several volunteer events with the Good Samaritan Hospice along with school-wide cookouts and bonfires.

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