Mission Statement
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) exist to motivate, educate, and equip Christian physicians and dentists to glorify God by:
- living out the character of Christ in their homes, practices, communities and around the world;
- pursuing professional competence and Christ-like compassion in their daily work;
- influencing their families, colleagues, and patients toward a right relationship with Jesus Christ;
- advancing Biblical principles in bioethics and health to the Church and society.
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Medical Student Ministry
The Medical Student Ministry of NEO CMDA plays a central and active part in the lives of medical students through community, fellowship, and Bible study. We encompass active chapters at Case School of Medicine, Case School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (CCLCM), and Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM).
National CMDA Student website: http://www.cmdastudents.org
Student Leaders:
| Case School of Medicine |
Andrew Tran -
Jacob McGrath -
Praise Opara -
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| CCLCM |
Richard Haigler -
Kevin Tan -
Roy Hwang -
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| NEOUCOM |
Ryan Hartman -
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Resident Ministry
The Resident ministry of NEO CMDA seeks to identify and nurture residents who are training at the surrounding Northeast Ohio regional hospitals and clinics through community events and fellowship.
Contacts:
| University Hospitals of Cleveland |
Sara Eapen -
Anita Schlak - |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation |
Walter Lee -
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| MetroHealth Hospital (Cleveland) |
John Chae - |
| Akron General Hospital |
Attending Physicians:
Eugene Pfister -
Titus Sheers - |
| Akron Children's Hospital |
Suneela Tandra -
Titus Sheers - |
| Summa Health System (Akron) |
Ron Jones - |
| Summa Health System (Barberton) |
Doug Wenger - |
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Biomedical Christian Fellowship
The Biomedical Christian Fellowship encompasses students, physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals who reside, practice and serve in the Northeast Ohio region. This fellowship meets regularly throughout the year and brings in many dynamic speakers from around the region, country, or world. The purpose of this group is to provide an avenue for community and fellowship, encourage faith in medicine, and to advance God's kingdom through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Leaders/Contacts:
Michael Joyce -
Debbie Joyce -
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Mentorship Ministry
The vision of the Mentorship Ministry of NEO CMDA is to be able to function as a resource and liaison whereby personal and spiritual mentorship is made available to interested students and residents entering the healthcare profession.
Liaisons:
Kevin El-Hayek -
Barb Okamoto -
Students/Residents: If you are interested in being paired with a mentor in the community, please contact the liaisons by email by downloading the following form and emailing back to Kevin El-Hayek at
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CMDA Mentorship Form
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Missions Ministry
The vision of the Missions Ministry of NEO CMDA is to fulfill the Great Commission by facilitating mission opportunities and activities both across the US and in the world for healthcare professionals and students who reside in Northeast Ohio.
For information regarding funding available to students and residents interested in mission trips, qualifications, and procedures for application, click on the link below.
Mission Funding Qualifications for CMDA Students
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