Christian Medical & Dental Associations
Founded in 1931, the Christian Medical & Dental Associations is a national organization of over 15,000 Christian physicians, dentists, healthcare professionals and students whose purpose is to change hearts in healthcare. Founded in 1931 by two Northwestern medical students, CMDA now has over 40 different outreaches. The core ministry is working with students in over 241 medical and dental school campuses across the country in an effort to create the kind of doctors we all want – physicians and dentists who are competent, compassionate and focus on the patient more than the disease.
CMDA trains students and graduates in leadership skills for effective practice and ministry as well as providing annual regional conferences to train student leaders to lead their campus ministries. Each year CMDA organizes and leads over 50 international medical-dental teams, helps start clinics for the underserved and sponsors students and resident rotations in developing countries. Over 500 of its members are career missionary doctors.
Educating our members is an important part of our mission. CMDA produces and distributes educational and inspirational resources; provides missionary doctors with continuing education resources; and conducts international academic exchange programs. CMDA serves as the voice of its members to the media, churches and government speaking out on bioethical and human rights issues. CMDA participates in television, radio and print interviews and provides experts for congressional testimony.