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The Point Blog Archives

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | January 20, 2022

[…] in no way override the abuse of autonomy and personal physical invasion performed without consent. Ironically, in regard to #1 and #4, good literature shows that many women willingly permit student pelvic examinations if asked. This is the crux of the issue. Why not ask? Beauchamp and Childress’ Four Principles-autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice-are […]

Member Awards

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | May 20, 2019

[…] sharing the transforming truth of the gospel and connecting people to the church for growth and discipleship. In Sandy’s words, “The heart of the ministry is meeting women and men who believe abortion is the answer to their unplanned pregnancy. It is both challenging and rewarding to share the truth about abortion and about […]

Leadership

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 28, 2023

The mission of the CMDA Obstetrics and Gynecology Section is to educate, encourage and equip Christian Practitioners in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health demonstrating the love and compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ to patients, to families, to our colleagues, to our communities, and to the world.

Women in Healthcare Still Earn Less than Men

By Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA | July 21, 2016

And so begins a New York Times article about the recent JAMA Internal Medicine analysis of physician pay disparities. The central message of the analysis is that women in healthcare, on average, earn $20,000 less per year than their specialty-matched male colleagues.

Protecting the Vulnerable—No Matter What

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 9, 2024

[…] report serious complications from the drugs, with the exception of death. By eliminating the requirement that doctors provide in-person care, the FDA has endangered the girls and women who take these high-risk drugs all alone at home or in their dorm rooms.   In 2022, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), CMDA, together with […]

Abortion

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 6, 2019

[…] Harm Florida 60% Votes Needed Additional Information MARYLAND Question 1 Maryland Family Institute Health Not Harm >50% Votes Needed Additional Information MISSOURI Amendment 3 Missouri Stands with Women >50% Votes Needed Additional Information MONTANA Initiative 128 Montana Family Foundation >50% Votes Needed Additional Information NEBRASKA Initiative 434 Initiative 439 Protect Women & Children Vote […]

Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 7, 2018

Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ is an outreach ministry to provide resources for Christian women physicians and dentists to integrate their personal, professional and spiritual lives.

Negative Health Consequences of Same-Sex Sexual Behavior

By André Van Mol, MD | July 27, 2011

[…] population identifies as either gay, lesbian, or bisexual.2 The 2006-2008 National Survey of Family Growth conducted by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics found that among women ages 18 to 44, 3.5 percent identified as bisexual with 1.4 percent identifying as homosexual, gay, or lesbian. Among men of the same age group, 1.7 […]

Newsroom

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 18, 2018

[…] title or description to read the aggregated news story. New York Becomes 13th State to Allow Assisted Suicide Decision Magazine February 17, 2026 Are pro-life state laws killing women? World February 10, 2026 Oregon Bill Would Protect Anyone Who Helps Kill Babies in Abortions Life News February 5, 2026 Pro-life doctors ask Trump admin to […]

Gifts and Miracles: My Unexpected Journey into Addiction Medicine

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | April 22, 2020

When I entered my family medicine residency, I had a cohort of marijuana-smoking pregnant women to care for. They drove me crazy. Many nights I would come home to my wife and tell her, “If I ever really hate myself, I will figure out a way to treat adolescent, obstetric addiction.”

Sexual Harassment in Healthcare

By Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA | January 9, 2019

[…] videos, the news reports about sexual harassment in other industries and the generally increased national awareness of sexual harassment as a problem.   As I talked with women in healthcare about this topic, I found that most have stories about being sexually harassed, with residency being a particularly vulnerable time. From “So, how’s your […]

Save and Support Lives with Abortion Pill Reversal

By Eric F. Hussar, MD | March 23, 2023

[…] In healthcare, we have the privilege of helping people at some of their most vulnerable points, while also being a shining light into their darkness. For many women, that moment arrives for them after they have taken mifepristone with the intention of ending their pregnancy.   Many pro-life advocates rightly rejoiced when the U.S. […]

Obstetrics and Gynecology Section

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | January 16, 2023

The mission of the CMDA Obstetrics and Gynecology Section is to educate, encourage and equip Christian Practitioners in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health demonstrating the love and compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ to patients, to families, to our colleagues, to our communities, and to the world.

Right of Conscience | Freedom of Faith & Conscience | Religious Freedom

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 11, 2019

[…] of Geneva Consensus Declaration Oct 22, 2020 Read News Release Christian Medical Association encouraged by U.S. actions to enforce conscience freedom law in healthcare, focus on international women’s health Dec 16, 2020 Read News Release Christian Medical & Dental Associations joins group in support of vaccines and conscience protections Mar 2, 2021 Read News […]

C.A.S.E.

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 5, 2024

[…] core of CMDA’s ministry happens in local communities where healthcare professionals, residents and students live out the character of Christ. Campus & Community Specialty Sections Dental Ministries Women Physicians & Dentists Side By Side What Area(s) of CMDA Are You Interested In Learning About?   If you would like more information on CMDA community […]

Welcome Member – CASE Community

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 16, 2022

[…] core of CMDA’s ministry happens in local communities where healthcare professionals, residents and students live out the character of Christ. Campus & Community Specialty Sections Dental Ministries Women Physicians & Dentists Side By Side What Area(s) of CMDA Are You Interested In Learning About?   If you would like more information on CMDA community […]

Christian Medical & Dental Associations celebrates unanimous panel decision in federal court to protect women and girls

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | August 17, 2023

[…] Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is celebrating a significant court victory to protect the health and safety of women and girls against chemical abortion drugs. In Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a unanimous panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals […]

Alabama Amici Curiae Against Late Term Abortions

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | February 6, 2019

[…] NO. 18-837 In the Supreme Court of the United States STEVEN T. MARSHALL, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS ALABAMA ATTORNEY GENERAL, et al., Petitioners, v. WEST ALABAMA WOMEN’S CENTER, et al., Respondents. On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE […]

Christian Medical & Dental Associations praises decision from the U.S. Supreme Court

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | May 12, 2022

[…] Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case that strikes down the precedents set in both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, effectively ending the constitutional right to abortion in […]

100 Percent Truth: Women’s Health Matters

By Nicole D. Hayes, MPA | November 4, 2024

Over the last year or more, pro-life healthcare professionals have taken to various media platforms to speak truth and dismantle lies surrounding emergency medical care that will, in fact, be provided to women experiencing pregnancy complications.

Christian Medical & Dental Associations joins federal lawsuit in Michigan to protect the unborn

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | November 9, 2023

[…] the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, joined a federal civil rights lawsuit this week in the state of Michigan to protect the unborn, to protect pregnant women and to protect parents. On behalf of 16 plaintiffs, including CMDA, the American Freedom Law Center and the Great Lakes Justice Center filed the lawsuit challenging […]

The Landmark Decision: Finally Granting Life to the Pre-born

By Jeffrey Barrows, DO, MA (Bioethics) | September 1, 2022

[…] professionals, it’s important to understand a brief overview of the legal changes brought about by the Roe decision in 1973 and how the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization reversal will affect the legal landscape regarding abortion today. Moreover, we need to be prepared to address copious misunderstandings surrounding the Dobbs decision.   […]

Scholarship | WPDC Mission Trips

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 8, 2018

WPDC women are invited to go on mission trips which offer participants an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of refugees, orphans and human trafficking victims around the world.

Christian Medical & Dental Associations Praises Decision from the U.S. Supreme Court

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 24, 2022

[…] Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case that strikes down the precedents set in both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, effectively ending the constitutional right to abortion in […]

Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | November 19, 2019

[…] Commission on Human Trafficking of the Christian Medical Association, we are writing to protest the attempt to decriminalize commercial sex with the “Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019”. This attempt to decriminalize the degradation of mostly women and girls in commercial sex as well as the sex buyer is morally and ethically wrong.

Christian Medical & Dental Associations praises order from federal court to protect women and girls

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | April 10, 2023

Bristol, Tenn.—April 10, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is praising the order issued last Friday by a federal district court in Texas that will halt the approval of dangerous chemical abortion drugs and protects the health, safety and welfare of women and girls.

Washington Office

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | February 8, 2018

[…] inclusion can also encourage participation by faith-based organizations as more learn how the grantmaking process works. P. 22: We appreciate the goal to “increase access to … women’s health services that improve the incidence of healthy childbirth, including prenatal/pregnancy care and supports, and encourage and support lactation accommodations.” We encourage the inclusion of the […]

The Point of Medicine

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | August 7, 2025

The Point of Medicine aims to stimulate thought and discussion on the most pressing issues in healthcare. Through this forum, we hope to educate, encourage, and equip healthcare professionals and the Church to practice and advocate for good medicine – that which is God-honoring and committed to the flourishing of the patient as an image bearer. Articles on this forum are intended to promote scholarship and Biblical wisdom, providing clarity on the issues of the day, to bring glory and honor to God.

Organized Medicine and the Response to Dobbs: Seeking Crucial and Constructive Conversations

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | November 30, 2023

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a landmark decision in which the court held that the U.S. Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.[1] A number of medical professional organizations responded to the decision with public statements. These responses were […]

Introducing CMDA’s Fresh New Logo and Simplified Membership Dues Structure

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | October 23, 2023

[…] Dues Structure October 23, 2023 Article Category: PRESS RELEASE Bristol, … Read More Christian Medical & Dental Associations celebrates unanimous panel decision in federal court to protect women and girls August 17, 2023 Article Category: PRESS RELEASE Bristol, Tenn.-August 17, 2023-Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest … Read More […]

Faith in Healthcare- The CMDA Matters Podcast

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | December 16, 2019

Faith in Healthcare: The CMDA Matters Podcast is the premier audio resource for Christian healthcare professionals. Hosted by CMDA CEO Dr. Mike Chupp, it is a weekly podcast that includes interviews with experts from Christian healthcare professionals. Topics include bioethics, healthcare missions, financial stewardship, marriage, family and much more. Listen to CMDA Matters today on the CMDA Go app, iTunes and the CMDA website. When you subscribe to our iTunes channel or Google Play, you will get notified about the podcast episodes on a weekly basis.

Richmond

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 3, 2019

[…] who partner with us both financially and in prayer. Giving to CMDA Richmond will support this ongoing ministry. Thank you!   Weekly Wednesday Bible Studies on campus, several social & volunteer events throughout the semester and monthly Thursday multi-disciplinary fellowship opportunities.   River Fun (Kayaking, Canoeing & Tubing), Bowling, Men and Women’s social events, Camping

Side by Side

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | January 29, 2018

Side By Side is a network of local chapters that encourage and minister to women in healthcare marriages through fellowship and Bible study. We are a CMDA ministry for women who are married to medical and dental students, residents and fellows, as well as staff physicians and dentists. We are a non-denominational, Bible-based ministry […]

Harold Paul Adolph, MD

By Harold P. Adolph, MD, FACS | June 11, 2019

[…] Reconstruction, Reconstruction After African Trauma, Surgery on the Edge of the Desert, and Surgical correction of Elephantiasis. Anesthesia for the Missionary Surgeon, the Secret scourge of African Women – VVF, and Surgical Innovation for the Tropics at the ACS Annual Convention of ’01. Practical Reconstruction for the Tropics for “Tropical Surgery” ’02. “Noma” in […]

Stand Against Deception

By Steven A. Foley, MD | October 10, 2024

The case involves a 41-year-old patient by the name of Amber Thurman who went to North Carolina to get a surgical abortion. She was late to her appointment, probably secondary to traffic, and so she was given the first dose of Mifepristone and told to go home and take the second pill of Misoprostol when she got home.

Christian Medical & Dental Associations announces victory to protect conscience freedoms

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | October 8, 2024

[…] Dues Structure October 23, 2023 Introducing CMDA’s Fresh New Logo … Read More Christian Medical & Dental Associations celebrates unanimous panel decision in federal court to protect women and girls August 17, 2023 Article Category: PRESS RELEASE Bristol, Tenn.-August 17, 2023-Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest … Read More […]

ACOG Reveals Their True Priorities

By Steven A. Foley, MD | September 12, 2024

If the electorate is not transparently educated about the devastation these amendments will bring, we can almost be assured the trickery used by abortion proponents will result in permanent loss. Repealing constitutional amendments is extremely difficult, so we must pray and do everything we can to oppose the amendments.

Theology of Mythology: Of God and gods, Angels and Demons

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 1, 2024

[…] tell his disciples and Peter, “He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’’’ Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid” (Mark 16:4-8). Moreover, demons were documented to have inhabited not […]

The Gift of Redemption

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 13, 2023

[…] I don’t remember feeling unsure, rather completely confident in my need to be there.   At that time, our Side By Side chapter consisted of around 10 women. I remember sitting in a small circle on the floor sharing prayer requests and sobbing. I told them things had been bad in our marriage for […]

Who Holds the Judges Accountable or Can We Be Good Without God?

By John Patrick, MD | March 23, 2023

On November 24, 2022, the National Post reported that one in six women in Canada have had an abortion, and most of them think they made the right choice and therefore do not need to repent. A mere 10 percent regret their abortion. If Christianity is true, then everyone needs the gift of repentance.

Oxymoronic

By Al Weir, MD | September 19, 2023

[…] robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour women’s houses and for a show make lengthy prayers…” (Mark 12:38-40, NIV).   He spoke of the Lord often as we addressed his malignancy, acknowledging Jesus as […]

Home

By Eric Willingham | July 5, 2022

Christian Medical & Dental Associations® educates, encourages, and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God. Christian healthcare professionals glorify God by following Christ, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for all people, and advancing Biblical principles of healthcare within the Church and throughout the world.

Pornography and Interactive Sexual Devices

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 2, 2020

[…] image. Forces sex trafficking victims to engage in unsafe sexual practices of every imaginable form.28 Fuels the appetite for and profitability of sex trafficking. Children and many women depicted in pornography frequently have been trafficked into forced prostitution25 (see CMDA statement on Human Trafficking). Spreads sexually transmitted diseases, some of which are potentially deadly, […]

Racism

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 3, 2020

[…] Racism subcommittee and developed the organization’s public policy statement on racism. She now serves on the R2ED Committee and has been involved with CMDA locally, with the women physicians group in CMDA, as Minnesota state representative, on GHO mission trips, and on the CMDA Board of Trustees. Dr. Warren Yamashita is a fourth-generation Japanese […]

Downcast: Suffering, Depression and the Goodness of God

By Jennifer Huang Harris, MD | June 1, 2020

[…] of the chapter, order your copy today from CMDA’s Bookstore at www.cmda.org/bookstore.   About the Authors Jennifer Huang Harris, MD, is a psychiatrist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Harold G. Koenig, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Associate […]

Don’t Use Ice Picks for Brain Surgery

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 1, 2023

[…] rate was high, and numerous patients were left with profound mental deficiencies, some became blind or paralyzed and several died.   Who were getting these lobotomies? Mostly women. Though men outnumbered women in psychiatric hospitals, approximately 70 percent of lobotomies were performed on women. The indications for lobotomy were exceedingly broad, including schizophrenia, depression, […]

Advocating the Justice Priorities of Jesus

By Jeffrey Barrows, DO, MA (Bioethics) | March 23, 2023

[…] helping the poor and needy. That recognition has helped us expand our advocacy efforts to include advocating for pregnancy resource centers and other ministries devoted to helping women with unwanted pregnancies.   Utilization of the Assessment Framework for Evaluation of Potential Advocacy Issues   An additional aspect of the Board of Trustees strategic initiative […]

Why Are We Suing the FDA?

By Jeffrey Barrows, DO, MA (Bioethics) | February 29, 2024

[…] based on menstrual history, thus leading to mifepristone administration beyond the approved gestational age, resulting in significant failure rates and subsequent harm. Further, one in 50 pregnant women experience an ectopic pregnancy, and they are in grave danger that the symptoms of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy will be attributed to the cramping and pain […]

Enlightening the View

By Jeffrey Barrows, DO, MA (Bioethics) | January 24, 2024

Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women‘s Health Organization in June 2022, the acrimony within the abortion debate has increased exponentially, accompanied by a marked increase in the amount of misinformation contained in the debate.

Christian Medical & Dental Associations praises appeals court decision that protects conscience freedoms

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | January 4, 2024

[…] Dues Structure October 23, 2023 Introducing CMDA’s Fresh New Logo … Read More Christian Medical & Dental Associations celebrates unanimous panel decision in federal court to protect women and girls August 17, 2023 Article Category: PRESS RELEASE Bristol, Tenn.-August 17, 2023-Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest … Read More […]

Growth Spurt

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | December 8, 2020

[…] been the national leader for one such solution: embryo donation/embryo adoption (ED/EA). The NEDC specializes in honoring life in its very earliest stages and facilitating pregnancies for women who want to carry their adopted children. And these days, the ministry is busier than ever, adding new initiatives and team members to expand the quality […]

Resources

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | December 11, 2023

Columbus

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | July 15, 2019

[…] Bible Study – Wednesdays over lunch OSU Medicine Bible Study – Mondays over lunch OU Heritage Bible Study – Wednesday mornings Events | Conferences: CMDA National Convention Women Physicians in Christ Conference Where We Go Missions Where We Serve: Medical Strategic Network Global Health Outreach Passages Israel Stewardship Why Give to the Columbus Chapter? […]

Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 10, 2019

[…] Galbreath speaks on the following topics: Aging Depression in Primary Care Practice Business/Management/Admin. in Healthcare God’s Grace Working Mothers in the Church Marriage (especially among Christian, professional women) SPEAKING INFORMATION Travels from Texas Contact Dr. Galbreath by email. CMDA PRODUCT RESOURCES BY THIS AUTHOR | CONTRIBUTOR Just Add Water DVD: Achieving Balance | Living with Joy […]

Jonathan Imbody

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 10, 2019

[…] administration and its opponents are renewing the Supreme Court battle over President Barack Obama’s healthcare law in a case that pits the religious rights of employers against women obtaining birth control of choice paid by their employers. This op-ed piece by CMA’s VP for Government Relations Jonathan Imbody was recently published by FoxNews. Post-Roe […]

Center for Well-being

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | February 7, 2019

[…] Trainer and internist. She coordinates the Life and Leadership Coaching and Coaching Training Programs for the CMDA Center for Well-being and serves on the advisory council for Women Physicians in Christ. She has also served many years as a CMDA student chapter campus advisor. Steve Sartori, MD, ACC Life & Leadership Coach Dr. Steve […]

Life & Leadership Coaching

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | October 11, 2018

[…] Coach and internist. She coordinates the Life and Leadership Coaching and Coaching Training Programs for the CMDA Center for Well-being and serves on the advisory council for Women Physicians in Christ. Read More She has also served many years as campus advisor for the local CMDA student chapter along with her physician husband. She […]

Cherries on Top and Brown Sugar

By Al Weir, MD | March 3, 2026

[…] “I’m doing well. I’ve got a good church and I’m working with the homeless. Every Saturday, I cook. Then, on Sunday morning I pick up five homeless women and take them to church. Afterward they get a good meal. For Christmas I am going to do a ham. I’m going to slice it and […]

Advertisements

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 25, 2018

[…] Department with strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate should be board certified, have laparoscopic skills and share our values of honoring God and providing loving healthcare to women and children. Past experience as HOD and involvement in quality works are preferred. Interested candidates should contact [email protected]. New Hampshire Family Medicine Family Medicine – FT/PT […]

Publications

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 21, 2018

[…] the healthcare professionals. On the Side A monthly e-newsletter from Side By Side encouraging healthcare wives in their daily lives. WPC Pulse A monthly information e-newsletter for Women Physicians in Christ. Your Call Blog A blog by the Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions for people interested in healthcare missions. MEI Messenger A quarterly e-newsletter […]

Amici Brief – Illinois Healthcare Right of Conscience Act

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 8, 2017

[…] Amendments not only obstruct the ability of the physician to make professional judgments in the best interests of their patients but also force Hippocratic practitioners to become involved in the taking of human life or risk the loss of their medical licenses. These amendments will result in worsening healthcare for Illinois women. Trojan Horse trojan_horse_assult_on_conscience_freedom

Policy & Issues Home

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 18, 2018

[…] the harmful ingredients in cigarettes to information about human cloning and stem cell research. Other topics include missions, allergies, physician-assisted suicide, reproductive technology, abortion, adoption, human trafficking, women and children’s health and more. A special series on nutrition called the Bran Man Series is a favorite of many radio stations. Resource: Voice of Christian […]

Reasonable Sin

By Al Weir, MD | October 28, 2025

[…] believe he’s sincere, but on this visit he began to discuss complications from his sexual activity with prostitutes. I asked him, “How does your experience with these women fit with your understanding of the Bible?” He answered with sincerity, “Oh, I’ve never committed adultery” then adding, “I may have done a bit of fornicating.” […]

Tanzanian Football

By Al Weir, MD | September 2, 2025

[…] probably at the beginning of his transformation from lost to found, C.S. Lewis describes a moral code that is written on the hearts of all men and women, with the only reasonable explanation being that it had been placed there by One outside of us.   I believe Lewis is right. None of us […]

“Nature” Does a Face Plant: Promoting the Transgender Suicide Myth

By Steven Willing, MD | January 16, 2025

What if an original research paper published in a respected international scientific journal declared that keeping men out of women’s sports or banning the gender transitioning of minors caused an increase in suicide attempts among transgender youth? Wouldn’t you expect them to show actual evidence of an increase? Well, you ought. But they didn’t.

21st Century Savagery and Hamas: How Do We Understand Evil?

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | November 23, 2023

[…] savagery of Hamas in Israel has been on everyone’s mind in recent weeks. Most political leaders, including respected Saudi leaders, have expressed their horror at what was done. The killing of civilians, including women and children, plus the mutilation and degradation of dead bodies, is impossible to defend. The depravity of Hamas fighters is undeniable.

Disciples in Dentistry

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 23, 2023

[…] faith-based safety-net health centers in the nation and the largest provider of healthcare to the underserved in Shelby County across eight locations —including five dental clinics, a women’s health center, a mobile medical van for the homeless and five pharmacies. CCHS is standing in the gap, delivering quality healthcare and spiritual healing to those […]

Excellence

By Al Weir, MD | May 7, 2024

[…] a long time in medicine. Mine has been a mediocre record, so I was underwhelmed by my presence there. However, I found myself surrounded by men and women who had truly done great things in the field of science and patient care. I listened to their achievements, and I thought of all the good […]

The Debasement of Title IX

By Jeffrey Barrows, DO, MA (Bioethics) | April 23, 2024

The latest update to Title IX regulations, introduced by the Biden Administration, will be devastating for women’s sports.

Volunteering: It’s a Lifestyle

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | November 30, 2023

[…] afflicting our society, especially the teen population.   Our son Tom, a psychologist, served on the board of a woman’s residential facility known as A Friend’s House. Women whose psychological issues compromised their independent living chose to participate in a nine- to 12-month program including weekly counseling. Tom thought Sue would be perfect to […]

A Brilliant Machinist

By Al Weir, MD | November 14, 2023

[…] blower to a nozzle to spray the car burgundy.” My friend just shrugged his shoulders and grinned.   I’ve always been a bit envious of men or women who could look at an object and fix it, or build it, or reconstruct it to be used in new ways. My wife has that ability, […]

The Best Life

By Al Weir, MD | June 20, 2023

[…] buddies in Korea? Does it take losing your mom and dad and two wives? Does it take cancer recurrence and all its consequences?   Some men and women have earned the right to speak with authority, as has this patient. I can’t chalk his claims up to superficial, hopeful banter. He knows he has […]

Staying Connected During School When Chaos and Isolation Abound

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 1, 2022

[…] share about activities afoot in our chapter. In addition, we attended multiple Midwest Student Leader Training sessions and met student leaders from around the region.   Through Women Physicians and Dentists in Christ (WPDC), CMDA’s group for women in healthcare, several of us have been paired with mentors. One of us, for example, has […]

Misinformation Spreads After Dobbs Decision

By Sandy Christiansen, MD, FACOG | July 13, 2022

The June 28, 2022 piece by Rita Rubin in the Medical News & Perspectives section of JAMA, “How Abortion Bans Could Affect Care for Miscarriage and Infertility,” presents a one-sided narrow view of the potential impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on women’s reproductive care, specifically the management of miscarriages and advanced reproductive technologies.

GHO – FAQs

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 29, 2018

[…] assistants, nurse practitioners, and dentists; nurses, pharmacists, dental assistants, dental hygienists and physical therapists, scrub nurses and scrub techs, and CRNA’s, among others. Pastors, realtors, businessmen and women, and many other non-medical people are essential to the team, and help out in the pharmacy, the reading glass clinic, triage, and in other settings. We […]

Speaker’s Bureau

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 13, 2018

[…] Galbreath speaks on the following topics: Aging Depression in Primary Care Practice Business/Management/Admin. in Healthcare God’s Grace Working Mothers in the Church Marriage (especially among Christian, professional women) Travels from Texas Kenneth E. Dudley, MD Ethics and Epidemiology at Michigan State University Kenneth Earl Dudley, MD teaches Ethics and Epidemiology at Michigan State University […]

Court Cases

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | November 14, 2019

[…] and their practice. Dr. Regina Frost has practiced medicine for 15 years, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. She helps lead a network of female healthcare professionals called Women Physicians in Christ, a ministry of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) that is committed to supporting women physicians and dentists by integrating their personal, […]

Mission Scholarships

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 7, 2018

[…] and prayer support to FCPA members who are called by the Lord to medical mission work around His world. Apply Here Scholarship | WPDC Mission Trips WPDC women are invited to go on mission trips which offer participants an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of refugees, orphans and human trafficking victims […]

CMDA Statement on Medical Marijuana

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 18, 2019

[…] and the amount of opioids used.30   Not only marijuana use but also use of alcohol, illegal methadone, and other opioids was found to increase in pregnant women after legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington State.31 Cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of developing nonmedical prescription opioid use and opioid use disorder.32 […]

Transformed Doctors, Transforming the World: Featuring Drs. Joshua and Hannah Evans

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 18, 2019

[…] area CMDA council. We like to go to the Fall Midwest Conference and the CMDA National Convention. Additionally, my Delaware friend convinced me to come to the Women Physicians in Christ Annual Conference yeaars ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. These women have been such a blessing to me!   CMDA: Has faith […]

Dental Association

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 5, 2018

CMDA’s Dental Ministries is dedicated to encouraging and supporting dentists in living out their Christian faith in their professional and personal lives. We are an outreach that encourages and supports dental professionals and students as they strive to integrate their Christian faith into all aspects of their lives, while providing opportunities for training and equipping.

Birmingham

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | August 20, 2019

[…] Go Missions Where We Serve: Dominican Republic Peru Stewardship Why Give to CMDA Birmingham Through our ministry Christ is impacting the lives of scores of men & women in healthcare and through them we are impacting their friends, colleagues, patients, staff, etc. We help prepare people for a Christ-centered and Christ-honoring marriage. We help […]

My Doctorate in Secret-Keeping

By Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA | January 19, 2017

[…] place for our own secrets, a place where our secrets will be received and we will be loved and challenged. For me, this place is other Christian women physicians, the people who most understand the challenges of my day to day life. For you, it might be a counselor, small group or pastor. The […]

Transformed Doctors: Shelby Montgomery

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | January 8, 2019

[…] in your healthcare training? Shelby: My first National Convention had a major impact on my spiritual life, especially over the months that followed. So many men and women at the convention were using their medical careers to serve the Lord in ways I didn’t know were possible. I read approximately 10 books the following […]

Grasping The Sword

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 9, 2024

[…] why and how of scripture memorization. Over the last eight years that I have served in leadership at CMDA, I have met dozens of godly men and women in healthcare, just like Dr. Morris, who are champions for bringing the hope and healing of Christ to the world through their professional lives. A unifying […]

What Foundation Do Ideas of Ethics Have if Darwin is Right?

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 1, 2024

[…] on the question of how to live well and virtue was their answer, but their primary virtues were courage, justice, prudence and temperance. They did not include women, slaves or the poor in their democratic processes. We allow bioethicists to control our world without resistance. They encourage everyone to attend only to DIE: diversity, […]

Healthcare Response to Human Trafficking

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 13, 2023

[…] impact, and when we work together, miracles happen. About the Author Ashleigh S. Chapman, JD is a human rights lawyer, social entrepreneur, and one of USA Today’s Women of the Year. Ashleigh has spent more than 20 years building solutions in education, business, legal, nonprofit, government, healthcare and community sectors—on behalf of the world’s […]

Going on Mission Without Leaving Home

By Shari Falkenheimer, MD, MPH, MA, PhD | February 29, 2024

[…] you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners…” (Deuteronomy 10:18-19).   God wants them to know Him!   “Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the foreigners residing in your towns—so they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God…” (Deuteronomy 31:12).   “Therefore go and make disciples of […]

On the Side: June 2023

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | June 5, 2023

When I sit among the women of our local Side By Side chapter, I sit among power. Wives of physicians, some physicians themselves, some experts in other fields, some nursing stay-at-home moms. A group diverse in age and background and current employment, but always powerful.

Christian Medical & Dental Associations celebrates New Mexico victory to protect healthcare professionals’ conscience objections against assisted suicide

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | April 13, 2023

Bristol, Tenn.—April 10, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is praising the order issued last Friday by a federal district court in Texas that will halt the approval of dangerous chemical abortion drugs and protects the health, safety and welfare of women and girls.

Pregnancy Resource Centers’ Life-Affirming Work Exposes Murder Without Accountability of the Abortion Industry

By Nicole D. Hayes, MPA | December 29, 2022

On October 31, 2022, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published an issue brief claiming pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) use various “tactics” such as “misleading information” and “emotional manipulation” to dissuade pregnant women from seeking life-affirming help.

Top Ten Myths of the Sexual Revolution: Part 2

By Steven Willing, MD | October 20, 2022

In this installment, we consider myths concerning marriage, sexual “repression” and the impact of the sexual revolution for women.

Momma’s Pillow

By Al Weir, MD | October 25, 2022

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her; ‘Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all’” (Proverbs 31:28-29, NIV).

Grasping for Certainty

By Autumn Dawn Galbreath, MD, MBA | March 17, 2022

I had lunch with some dear friends today—Christian women physicians who have been my friends for almost 20 years. We talked about medicine—the woes of the current healthcare system. And we said we couldn’t imagine how things would continue, given the problems our healthcare system faces. We talked about parenting—the challenges of raising daughters. […]

Membership Survey Results

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | March 15, 2021

[…] percent have participated in one of our conferences within the last two years, 24 percent have participated in a local ministry group and 15 percent participated with Women Physicians in Christ (WPC). This is somewhat lower than 2015, when six in 10 participated in a local ministry group and four in 10 had attended […]

Dentally Impacting the World for Christ

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | December 7, 2020

[…] the tremendous need right here in our own U.S. cities and rural areas. Sitting around that advisory council table were some of the nation’s leaders in dentistry, women and men who God was using in the situations to which he had called them in their practices, their communities and in serving short-term around the […]

Racism in Healthcare: No One is Immune

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | September 2, 2020

[…] kill relational comfort and put our hands to the plow of cultural cultivation, constantly tilling the fields of life and seeking a harvest comprised of men and women of all hues. We must submit ourselves one to another seeking to hear more than we are heard. We must bear our cross of humility and […]

Making CMDA Better: Lessons from Basic Life Support

By Mike Chupp, MD, FACS, FCS, ECSA | June 1, 2020

[…] in chapter 11 and the numerous examples of heroes of the faith who have preceded us. By looking back, we can appreciate the many godly men and women in our CMDA “cloud of witnesses” who have served in healthcare, caring in Christ’s name and following in Jesus’ footsteps as servant healers. One of those […]

After Ebola: Confronting the Trauma

By Christian Medical & Dental Associations® | April 22, 2020

[…] Today he’s faithfully serving as the district secretary for ECOL. What an amazing testimony!   God is using this powerful Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry to enable men, women, youth and children to be restored through Jesus Christ. Trauma Healing provides training, resources and support to help the church respond to communities around the world […]