Christian Medical & Dental Associations

The Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) is a nonprofit organization established in 1931. It operates as a professional association of physicians, dentists, and other allied health professionals in the United States.

Overview

CMDA is comprised of two constituent bodies: the Christian Medical Association and the Christian Dental Association. The organization's mission is to "change hearts in healthcare" by providing a network for fellowship and professional growth, as well as resources for education and evangelism. It serves over 13,000 healthcare professionals, though membership numbers have varied in recent years, with reports of over 15,000 members in some contexts and over 19,000 historically[1][2][3].

Activities and Programs

• Overseas Projects: CMDA conducts medical mission projects and provides continuing education for missionary doctors worldwide through its mission arm, Global Health Outreach.
• Student Ministries: It sponsors student campus ministries in medical, dental, and other healthcare training schools, engaging over 5,000 students across more than 270 medical and dental school campuses[1][2].
• Networking and Education: CMDA offers networking opportunities, educational materials, and inspirational resources for healthcare professionals and students.
• Conferences and Events: The organization hosts marriage and family conferences and facilitates academic exchange programs overseas.
• Public Policy Advocacy: Through its Washington office, CMDA addresses public policy issues such as healthcare reform, conscience rights, and bioethical concerns. It also leads the Freedom2Care coalition to advocate for conscience rights in healthcare[1].

Governance and Structure

CMDA is a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a Board of Trustees and a House of Delegates. The Board sets policies and guidelines, while the House of Delegates, composed of members from various professional backgrounds, provides recommendations on courses of action[2].

Mission and Values

CMDA seeks to fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission by serving as "the hands of Jesus" to those in need. Its members come from diverse Christian denominations and backgrounds, united by a commitment to integrating faith with healthcare[1][3].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Medical_and_Dental_Associations [2] https://cmda.org/about-us/ [3] https://mdstudentsorgs.healthsciences.ucla.edu/community-service-organizations/christian-medical-and-dental-association [4] https://dentistry.uic.edu/profiles/christian-medical-and-dental-association-cmda/ [5] https://www.2pc.org/on-mission/mission-memphis/mission-memphis-partners/detail/93009/