What we do
CMDA exists to educate, encourage, and equip Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God in every aspect of their lives and work. We believe that healthcare professionals honor God by faithfully following Christ, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for every patient with dignity, and upholding Biblical principles that shape healthcare within the Church and around the world.
NEOCMDA's Upcoming Events
- Mark your calendars Spring Banquet – April 19th – Pepper Pike
- CMDA National Convention - https://cmda.org/events/2026-national-convention/
- 2026 Great Commission Dental Conference - https://cmda.org/events/2026-great-commission-dental-conference/
- 2026 WPDC Annual Conference
- “Get Out!” Focus on Missions (Matthew 28:18) vision. Whether you are a student, healthcare professional, or supporter, there are meaningful ways to be involved.
Mission Opportunities Include:- Global Health Outreach (international trips)
- Christian Community Health Fellowship Conference, April 9–11, 2026 – Covington, KY
(Serve alongside a student cohort as volunteers and conference helpers) - Local Outreaches in Northeast Ohio communities
- Scholarship Support:
NEO CMDA is committed to helping reduce financial barriers for those who feel called to serve. Partial scholarships are available for both students and healthcare professionals participating in approved mission opportunities. You can request an application or learn more by contacting Phil Bernard at [email protected].
a note from NEOCMDA Chairman - DR. Philip Bernard"Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I Tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." John 4:35
Dear friends, I want to thank the leadership Council who have chosen me as the new chair of NEOCMDA, replacing Dr. Michael Chen who has faithfully stewarded this chapter for nearly nine years. The Christian medical and Dental Association is a 92-year-old organization whose principal purpose was-and remains-to represent Christ's hands and feet in the "field" of medicine. I have been in Cleveland since 1981 when I came to medical school at CWRU and am truly honored to be considered worthy to lead this Chapter in such a great medical environment! As I assume the Chair of NEOCMDA, I am aware of its history of extremely wise, capable and godly servant-leaders who have preceded me, physicians of great capacity in primary care, specialty care, teaching and medical research. I thank God for the foundation laid by so many faithful men and women over the last 30 years! King Solomon wrote in Proverbs 29:18 "Without vision the people perish" I believe God has given and entrusted me with a fresh vision for NEOCMDA: Philip N. Bernard MD |
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