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SPECIAL NOTE: There is a new email address that we will be using at NEOCMDA. It is
NEOCMDA@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday, March 6th - An evening with Dr. Jacques Ebhele

Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: 3 Hunting Hollow Drive, Pepper Pike, OH
Dr. Phil Bernard is once again opening his home to us for this event, and we are very grateful for his hospitality.
RSVP: Please let us know you'll be joining us: neocmda@gmail.com

We at NEOCMDA have the great blessing of partnering with the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) in their mission of training African surgeons to serve the people of Africa. In March, one of the PAACS graduates, Dr. Jacques Ebhele, will be visiting the Cleveland area, and he has graciously offered to meet with our community on the evening of Friday March 6th to share about his training and current ministry. Dr. Ebhele currently serves in Malawi as the ONLY surgeon in the entire Daeyang Luke Hospital. I would strongly encourage all in our community to join us for this event, both to learn more about PAACS and Dr. Ebhele's work, and also to be challenged and encouraged by the work that God is doing through medicine and surgery in all parts of the world.

Bio for Dr. Ebhele:
Dr. Jacques practiced in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a general practitioner before training in general surgery with The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) in Gabon from 2010 to 2014. He practiced and taught with the PAACS program in Cameroon. Dr. Jacques has recently moved to Daeyang Luke Hospital in Malawi where he practices as the only surgeon in the hospital. Most of his practice specializes in the care of critically ill, injured and postoperative general surgery patients.

More info about PAACS:
https://www.paacs.net/

The ministry of PAACS:
The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) is a strategic response to the need for surgeons in Africa. We are a non-denominational, multinational service organization training African physicians to become surgeons who are willing to remain in Africa to meet this need. PAACS also disciples these residents to share the love and gospel of Jesus Christ with their patients. The surgical and spiritual training of these residents is offered at several well-established evangelical mission hospitals in Africa, under the direction of experienced, board certified missionary surgeons.

Most recent PAACS newsletter:
https://www.paacs.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Alumni-Newsletter-Vol-10-Web.pdf

CMDA National Conference
April 16-19

at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky (Cincinnati area)!at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky (Cincinnati area)!

For more information:
cmda.org/cmda-national-convention/

May 2020 - Date to Save!

What: Celebration 2020
Date: Saturday evening, May 2nd
Featuring: Dr. Lina AbuJamra
vimeo.com/203334521
Location: Tinkham Veale University Center at Case campus in Cleveland
case.edu/universitycenter/

Please save the date for our annual spring CELEBRATION and commissioning service at the Tinkham Veale Center on the Case Western campus. Our special guest speaker this year is Lina AbuJamra MD, a pediatric ER doctor in Chicago. A popular Bible teacher, blogger, and conference speaker, she has authored several books and podcasts at LivingWithPower.org. Dr AbuJamra hosts Today's Christian SIngle on Moody Radio and founded a growing ministry to Syrian refugees in Lebanon. She's a dynamic, enthusiastic speaker who will encourage and challenge you. Don't miss this special event!

In addition, Dr AbuJamra kindly agreed to host an informal meeting at 2pm on May 2 to address issues faced by single Christians, especially those in healthcare. Everyone is invited whether single or married - come learn and share your experiences! Watch for more information and registration details to come.

https://www.livingwithpower.org/about-lina/

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.

We are looking for people who can be involved either as a mentor or are looking to get connected with a mentor. If you are interested, please check out our mentorship page.

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:
Dr. Michael Joyce - joycemich@aol.com
Debbie Joyce - nursedlj1950@aol.com

a note from NEOCMDA Chairman
Jason Tuckerman

Greetings friends,

Thank you to all the members of our community who have offered me words of encouragement and support as I step into the leadership role previously held by Dr. Mike Chen for the better part of the last decade. I am truly thankful for your support, and I look forward to meeting more of you in the weeks and months ahead.

Did you know that the CMDA National Convention is coming to Ohio this year?! (Yes, technically it’s in northern Kentucky, I know…..). For more information:
cmda.org/cmda-national-convention/

We also have some exciting local events planned for the next few months, the details of which are included here on our website. Please feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions, either by writing to our ministry email at neocomda@gmail.com, or at my personal address jasontuckerman@gmail.com.

With my warmest regards,
Jason Tuckerman MD

Women in Medicine & Dentistry

"SECOND FRIDAY" (formerly FIRST FRIDAYs) WIMD (SFWIMD) is a local support group for Christian Women in Medicine & Dentistry (WIMD) that meets at Dr. Leslie Walker's home every month. Please contact Dr. Walker if you would like to be added to the email list to receive information each month: leslie.s.walker@case.edu

Student Life

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), Northeast Ohio Universities Medical University (NEOMED) and Ohio University.

National CMDA Student website

Case Medical, Case Dental, and CCF Lerner Medical Student Group

This past academic year saw some changes to our Case and CCF campus ministries. The biggest change was the combining of the two groups into one! With both medical schools now housed at the new Health Education Campus, the student leaders thought it would be best to combine the two ministries. And the new combined ministry has been outstanding, in large part due to the ministry of our wonderful group of student leaders from the two schools. Many thanks to Monica Larson, Priscilla Kim, Lisa Kojima, Stephanie Njemanze, and Jeremiah Nkashama for their outstanding leadership this past year!

The move to the new Health Education Campus also allowed for students from the Case Dental School to join our fellowship, and they have been a great blessing to us. We are hoping that they continue to find benefit in our fellowship and Bible study events!

We would appreciate your prayers for our new group of student leaders. Please pray for Allen Chen, Peace Orji, and Derrick Obiri-Yeboah as they step into the role of leading this group in the upcoming year.

Ohio University, Heritage College of Medicine:
Please pray for current student leaders Molly Curtiss and Joe Rall.

NEOMED:
Please pray for new student leaders Evelyn Lee and Paul Lungu.

Side by Side Wives Ministry

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.

What does it mean to follow Jesus?