CMDA Northeast Winter Conference 2010
 

January 15-17, (Friday –Sunday)

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend
Sandy Cove Conference Center (North East, MD)

 

Come to the Chesapeake Bay to be refreshed by God’s creation, His word and His people. A few days away from the busyness of practice or training may be just what you need to get a renewed sense of who you are in Jesus and why you are in Medicine or Dentistry. Come spend time with your family and colleagues in Christ from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. There will be opportunities to encourage and be encouraged through small group time, conversing over meals, and quiet moments with God.

 

Theme:

If Anyone Would Come After Me: A Call to Consecration, Commitment, Conscience, and Commission
 

This year's theme gives healthcare professionals a chance to step back and ask themselves some questions like, "Who am I in Christ?" "Why am I in healthcare?" "To what has God called me as a follower of Christ?"

Come explore what it means to live out Christ's Words:  If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.  What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self? (Luke 9:23-35)

Conference Speaker:      

Dr. David Stevens is the Chief Executive Officer of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, the nation’s largest faith-based organization of doctors. Prior to his service with CMDA, Dr. Stevens served as medical director of Samaritan’s Purse. From 1985 to 1991, he served as executive officer and medical superintendent of Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya. 

Dr. Stevens’ experiences provide rich illustrations for inspirational and educational presentations at seminars, medical schools, conferences, and churches. His topics include stem cell research, human cloning, genetics, faith and health, physician assisted suicide, international and community based health care, emergency medical relief, abortion and other medically related subjects. He is the author of a Jesus MD, individual book chapters and many magazine articles. 

Dr. Stevens holds degrees from Asbury College and the University of Louisville School of Medicine and is board certified in family practice. He earned his master’s degree in bioethics from Trinity International University in 2002.Dr. Stevens and his wife, Jody, have 3 children. 

 Registration:
Conference costs cover four delicious meals, 2 nights’ stay in resort quality rooms, conference materials and associated expenses. Reduced Student registration fees subsidized by graduate conference fees and donations.

Shared Accommodations:

$99 Student ($149 after Dec 1st) 
$99 Student Spouse ($149 after Dec 1st)
$149 Resident ($159 after Dec 1st)
$129 Resident Spouse ($159 after Dec 1st)
$199 Professional in Practice ($229 after Dec 1st)
$129 Spouse of Professional ($159 after Dec 1st)
$129 Children ($149 after Dec 1st)
Request Conference Childcare ($10 supply charge per child)
 

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Private Accommodations—If  you prefer a private room, please add the following to your base price category:

$159 Single not sharing
$139 couple not sharing
$129 Family not sharing

 

Miscellaneous:

$100 Day Attendee (Conference cost and meals for whole weekend)



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Conference Links:


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Conference Schedule, click here
 

Listen to WC 2009’s Plenary sessions. Get a taste of WC2009 to get ready for this year’s conference!

Session 1
 Session 2
 Session 3
 Session 4

 

Sandy Cove Video (Coming Soon!)

 

Winter Conference Guide

 

Past Conferences

 

WC 2009 Testimonies:


 Taking time out for God, getting away from my daily routine and schedule was extremely beneficial.

 

 I returned home with a stronger desire to witness to patients; with encouragement and boldness to

 pray with them and press on in my walk with the Lord.

 

 I was drawn closer to Him, reminded of His love for me as His child and encouraged by His calling in

 my life.

 

  It helped me refocus and renew a passion for the lord; to know Him and  seek to share Him in the

  hospital

 

  I have new energy to serve right where I am at; to continue to wait for God’s timing.

 

Location:
The beautiful Sandy Cove Conference Center is well equipped with a bookstore, prayer room, exercise room, indoor pool, delicious meals, and outdoor trails and fields. It is located 60 miles south of Philadelphia. Take I-95 to Exit 100-A (Southbound) or Exit 100 (Northbound) in Maryland, just South of the MD/DE state line. Take Rt. 272 South for 7 miles through Northeast, MD. Sandy Cove will be on the right. Registration will be in the Chesapeake Lodge lobby at 5:30pm. The first meeting begins at 7:30pm but get there early to avoid long delays in traffic. Friday dinner is on your own and there are several restaurants between the Interstate and Northeast, MD. Sandy Cove’s phone number is 1-800-234-2683 and their website is www.sandycove.org

 What to Bring:
Layers of warm clothing, toiletries, money for your journey, Bible, journal, etc. camera if desired
Options for free time: modest one-piece swimsuit for the indoor pool or hot tub, recreational attire / equipment

 Questions?
Email us at WC2010@cmda.org or call our office at 423.844.1000

 

Proposed Winter Conference 2010 Schedule:

 

Friday, January 15

  6:00 pm        Registration/Check-in (6-9p Auditorium)
  7:00 pm         Light Dinner—pizza or subs—till supplies last
  8:30 pm        "Get to know you" activity
  9:00 pm        Session 1 (Auditorium)
10:00 pm        Small Groups

 

Saturday, January 16

  7:30 am        Morning Prayer
  8:00 am        Time Alone with God
  8:30 am        Breakfast (dining hall)
  9:30 am        Session 2 (Auditorium)
11:00 am        Summer Medical Institute Presentation/Break
11:30 am        Small Groups
12:30 pm        Lunch (dining hall)

Free Time (1:30 pm - 5:30 pm) 

Free Time Options Include:

  • Town Hall meeting with Dr. David Stevens, 

  • Graduate professional track sessions

  • Volleyball

  • Basketball

  • Winter Football

  • 30-foot rock climbing wall

(extra cost; Waiver and Release form required)

  • 24-hour Fitness Center

 

  • Enclosed sports pool and hot tub Note: Modest swimsuits are required for adults and children

  • Nature trail

  • local Attractions

 

 5:30 pm        Dinner (dining hall)
 7:00 pm        Session 3 (Auditorium)
 9:00 pm        Small Groups
10:00 pm       Campus groups followed by Bonfire (weather permitting)

Sunday, January 17

  7:30 am        Morning Prayer (Auditorium)
  8:00 am       Time Alone with God
  8:30 am        Breakfast with Small Groups (dining hall)
  9:15 am        Check out and load cars
  9:45 am        Session 4 (Auditorium)
11:30 am        Campus Groups/evaluations
12:15 pm        Pictures, farewells, group hugs
12:30 pm        Conference ends - (lunch on your own) 

 

Cancellations:
Full refund given prior to Dec. 15, 2009. 
25% refund available until Jan. 1st, 2010.
No refunds after Jan. 1, 2010.
 

Note: Sandy Cove is a non-smoking, no-alcohol facility.