2017 Women Physicians in Christ Annual Conference Program

Pinnacles of “ Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains...”

—Psalms 36:5-6, NIV 1984

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Welcome WELCOME TO BIG SKY, MONTANA AND THE 2017 WPC ANNUAL CONFERENCE Last year we basked on the beautiful shores of Hilton Head and dug our toes in the sand, coming away renewed and refreshed with our anchor set on Jesus Christ. This year we have come to the big mountains of Montana where great adventures await all who chose to view the pinnacles of the Rockies.

Both of us co-chairs love the mountains. We spend many summers hiking and backpacking. People often tell us, “Oh, I would never do that! That’s way too hard!” And they are pretty much right. It is hard work; you sweat, get achy muscles, sleep on hard surfaces, get dusty and can’t take a nice hot shower at the end of the long day. So why do we do it?

It reminds us a bit about our journey in medicine. We study hard in college to get into medical school, survive residency somehow, make it through a fellowship or our first job. Some of us have a marriage or family to fit into our already busy lives, some navigate the singleness that sometimes comes with a medical career or missions. On top of that, we follow Jesus wherever He takes us, which often the church doesn’t always understand.

We hold this conference every year because we are a unique group of women (and spouses too for the married bunch)—Christian women physicians or dentists. Our journey takes us down through valleys and up through high passes. We need each other to help carry the load, to make it up to the pinnacle because the view from up there is stupendous! We remember the camaraderie and life shared together. It will be a time of rest, relaxation, learning, laughter and fellowship, sharing the hard journey and intimacy with God. God says in His Word: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, NIV 1984).

So thank you for joining us for some great adventures in Big Sky. And hey, they even have chairlifts here to bring you up to the view—that’s God’s way of saying, “Sometimes I need to carry you up to the mountain to see the Promised Land I have for you!”

We have something for everyone. This will be the place to get God’s perspective on why He’s called you to the field of medicine or dentistry. Seeing God’s faithfulness through our many speakers and worshipful music will help you trust Him more as you head back down to your valley of hard knocks.

As you leave on Sunday, you will surely know why we both LOVE the mountains and find God’s rest here, even after a hard hike!

Welcome to the 2017 WPC Conference at Big Sky!

Patti Francis, MD (left) Connie Hahn, DO (right) 2017 Conference Co-Chairs

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Welcome TABLE OF CONTENTS

General

Schedule at a Glance...................................................................................................................................................................................4 Conference Maps.........................................................................................................................................................................................5 Workshops at a Glance................................................................................................................................................................................8 Special Events.............................................................................................................................................................................................10 Free Time Activities................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Worship, Devotions, Listening and Prayer.............................................................................................................................................. 14 About Us...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Continuing Education................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Event Coordinators.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Silent Auction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Thursday

Daily Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Workshop Sessions..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Plenary Session 1.........................................................................................................................................................................................24

Friday

Daily Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................27 Workshop Sessions.....................................................................................................................................................................................28 Plenary Session 2........................................................................................................................................................................................32 Workshop Sessions.....................................................................................................................................................................................34 Special Event...............................................................................................................................................................................................38

Saturday

Daily Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 Workshop Sessions.....................................................................................................................................................................................42 Plenary Session 3....................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Workshop Sessions.................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Plenary Session 4....................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Sunday Connections

Daily Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................53

Exhibitor Information................................................................................................................................................................................. 55 Speaker Recommended Books ................................................................................................................................................................ 57 Exhibitor Advertisements.......................................................................................................................................................................... 59 2016 Memories............................................................................................................................................................................................68 CA Tapes Order Form.............................................................................................................................................................................. 73 Conference Evaluation.............................................................................................................................................................................. 75 2018 Early Bird Registration Form............................................................................................................................................................ 77 2017 WPC Annual Conference — 3

General SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Thursday, September 21 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration and Bookstore

Upper Atrium; Dunraven/Obsidian

12 - 12:10 p.m.

Welcome

Madison

12:10 - 2:10 p.m.

Pre-conference CME Workshops

Madison

2:10 - 2:40 p.m.

Afternoon Break, Exhibits and Bookstore

Lower Atrium; Dunraven/Obsidian

2:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Pre-conference CME Workshops

Madison

4:40 - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Bookstore

Dunraven/Obsidian

5 - 7 p.m.

Registration and Silent Auction

Upper Atrium

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Huntley Dining Room

6:45 - 9:15 p.m.

Opening Worship & Plenary Session #1—Jean Wright, MD

Madison

7 - 8 a.m.

Early Bird CME

Jefferson

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Huntley Dining Room

8:35 - 8:55 a.m.

Devotional

Huntley Dining Room

9 - 11:10 a.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Lunch - Seating by Regions

Huntley Dining Room

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Worship and Plenary Session #2—Jean Wright, MD

Madison

2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

3:10 - 3:40 p.m.

Break

Lower Atrium

3:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

4:40 - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Bookstore

Dunraven/Obsidian

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner - Seating by Specialties

Huntley Dining Room

6:45 - 9:15 p.m.

Special Event—The Grand Rescue See page 38 for more details about this event. Amphitheatre

7 - 8 a.m.

Early Morning Exercise

Upper Atrium

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Huntley Dining Room

8:35 - 8:55 a.m.

Devotions

Huntley Dining Room

9 - 11:10 a.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Plenary Session #3—Eden Miller, DO

12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

1:40 - 6:40 p.m.

Free Time Activities

Various Locations

6:40 p.m.

Silent Auction Ends

Upper Atrium

7 - 9:30 p.m.

Banquet, Worship and Plenary Session #4—Mary Neal, MD

Madison

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Huntley Dining Room

8:40 - 10 a.m.

Worship, Commissioning and Communion

Madison

Friday, September 22

Saturday, September 23

Pick up boxed lunches after session.

Sunday, September 24

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Madison

General CONFERENCE MAPS

Big Sky Resort

Welcome to Montana! Big Sky Resort is known for giving skiers and riders access to more skiing than anywhere else in the United States.

The second largest ski resort in the United States, Big Sky Resort was the vision of NBC News co-anchorman Chet Huntley, who was a native of Montana. The elevation at Big Sky is 7,510 feet above sea level and rises to the height of 11,166 feet at the top of Lone Peak.

The resort is the basecamp to Yellowstone National Park, which is about a 45-minute drive to the west gate entrance. Known for its winter activities, Big Sky has become an increasingly popular summer attraction as well with ziplines, archery, golf, mountain biking trails, horseback riding and much more.

Copyright Big Sky Resort / Ryan Dunfee Copyright Big Sky Resort / Donnie Sexton

Copyright Big Sky Resort / Ryan Dunfee

ABOUT THE ALTITUDE The hotel is at 7,510 feet above sea level. The expedition to the Lone Peak is at 11,166 elevation. However, unless you choose to do that expedition during free time on Saturday, the highest elevation you will be at will be 7,510 elevation.

Keep in mind, that if you were at the Glen Eyrie conference in 2015, you were at 6,519 elevation.

In preparation for being at this higher altitude, one of our doctors suggests taking a full adult 325 mg aspirin DAILY (starting two days before arrival). Please continue taking a full adult 325 mg aspirin DAILY while you are here. Others encourage you to drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness.

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General CONFERENCE MAPS

Lobby Level

All Meals (except Banquet)

Reserve all resort activites here

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General CONFERENCE MAPS

Yellowstone Conference Center Workshop #3

General Session Workshop #1

Workshop #2

Exhibitors and Bookstore

Silent Art Auction To Amphitheatre

Prayer Room

Student Study Hall

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General *Students and residents are welcome to attend any workshop, but they may find those marked with an asterisk of particular interest.

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Choose to attend whichever workshops best fit your needs. Detailed descriptions can be found on the day of the particular workshop.

They are organized here by location in chronological order.

Workshops #1 Madison

Pre-conference Workshops Madison

2:40 - 3:40 p.m.

Travel to Developing Countries: Care of Self & Patients While on Short-term Mission Trips Christine C. Borghi-Cavallaro, MD, FAAFP 1 Hour CME THURSDAY

3:40 - 4:40 p.m.

The Evidence for Spirituality Connie Hahn, DO 1 Hour CME

EARLY BIRD CME

FRIDAY

7 - 8 a.m.

Advancements in Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Eden Miller, DO 1 Hour CME Located in Jefferson

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9 - 10 a.m.

THURSDAY

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Opioid Adverse Events: Tracking and Prevention Clydette Powell, MD, MPH, FAAP 1 Hour CME

2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

1:10 - 2:10 p.m.

Is There a Doctor on Board?

Dealing with In-Flight Emergencies Jillian Horner, MD, FAAP 1 Hour CME

3:40 - 4:40

THURSDAY

Therapeutic Laughter* Kathleen Phelan, MD 1 Hour CME

Dermoscopy for the PMD Kelly Hood, MD 1 Hour CME SATURDAY

9 - 10 a.m.

Treating Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care: A Practical Guide Leslie Walker, MD 1 Hour CME

Save the Mothers: A Model for Sustainable International Aid Shaun Gillis, MD 1 Hour CME

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

12:10 - 1:10 p.m.

Unicorns, Zebras & Sharks: Unusual Diagnoses* Amy R. Rosine, MD 1 Hour CME

Adolescent Suicide: How to Screen and What to Do Sheila Idzerda, MD 1 Hour CME

12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Healthcare Leadership from the Second Chair: Maximizing Influence When You Are NOT in Charge* Mike Chupp, MD

General WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Workshops #2

Workshops #3

Gallatin

Jefferson

FRIDAY 9 - 10 a.m.

Discipleship: A Strategic Investment* Jane Goleman, MD

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy Lorraine Milio, MD, FACOG, MFM, ABAM 1 Hour CME

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Social Media Meets Medicine: Bane or Blessing?* Holly Austin, MD

2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

Identity Crisis: Physician, Clinician or “Provider”* Linda Flower, MD

2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

The Praying Doctor Pam Liang, MD

Lectio Divina—Hearing the Word of the Lord Patti Francis, MD

3:40 - 4:40

Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice at Home and in Low-Middle Income Countries

3:40 - 4:40

9 - 10 a.m.

FRIDAY

The Challenges We Have Faced and Continue to Face as Women in Medicine* Panel led by Lisa Reimer

Tina Slusher, MD 1 Hour CME

9 - 10 a.m.

Living Life by God’s Design* Lisa Souba 1 Hour CME

9 - 10 a.m.

Go For It! Medical Missions Panel Pam Liang, MD; Brenda Abraham, MD; and Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Marriage Maintenance: What a Female Physician CAN Do Cara Brown, MD

10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Who Has Time for Journaling?

Amy R. Rosine, MD

Understanding and Caring for Women in Unplanned Pregnancies Mary Beth Adams, CNP, MSN, APRN 1 Hour CME

12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

SATURDAY

12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

SATURDAY

The Power of the Conversation: Palliative Care Pearls to Use in Your Practice Every Day Becca Murphy, APRN, FNP-BC 1 Hour CME

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General SPECIAL EVENTS

Welcome Reception THURSDAY, 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

Huntley Dining Room Come and enjoy beautiful views of Lone Peak Mountain. Enjoy our buffet dinner and meet and greet old friends and meet some new ones! Welcome Reception is sponsored by Christian Healthcare Ministries.

• First Time Attendees: We want you to feel welcomed in every way! Please join us at the specially marked area for new WPCers at the reception so we can get to know you. Also, be sure to get your special “WPC Rookie” ribbon and a free WPC lapel pin at the registration table or the reception so you can feel right at home throughout your first experience at a WPC conference.

• Students, Residents and Fellows: When you arrive at the reception, please look for the young lady with a special t-shirt on that says, “Looking for students, residents, fellows?” to meet WPC Student Representative Lisa Reimer and have an opportunity to meet and get to know others who are attending the conference.

Prayer Room

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 7 A.M. - 10 P.M.

Lake (Lower Atrium Level) While you are at the conference, we encourage you to visit the Prayer Room. The room is available for you Thursday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Whether praying alone or with newfound friends, you will definitely leave feeling renewed and refreshed after you spend quiet time with the Lord. Ouida Phillips will be available for conversation and prayer for many of the hours of the conference. Check the schedule outside the room for times when she is sure to be there.

Student, Resident and Fellow Events

Students, residents and fellows are welcome to attend any of the events throughout the conference, but these sessions are particularly focused for students, residents and fellows. WPC Student Representative Lisa Reimer will be wearing a special neon yellow t-shirt at special events to help you connect with her.

WORKSHOPS

All workshops noted within an asterisk in the workshop schedule are particularly focused for students, residents and fellows.

STUDY HALL

Students are welcome to use the Canyon Room (Lower Atrium Level) for gathering or studying throughout the conference.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Welcome Reception: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Huntley Dining Room (Please look for Lisa in her neon yellow t-shirt.)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Lunch: 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. - Huntley Dining Room (Please look for Lisa in her neon yellow t-shirt.)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Thank You Card Time: 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Canyon Room This session is MANDATORY for those students, residents and fellows who received conference scholarships. We will write thank you notes to grant donors, talk about challenges we’re facing and share prayer requests.

For more information, please contact WPC Student Representative Lisa Reimer at 323-383-3387.

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General SPECIAL EVENTS

Bookstore Schedule

We will be selling fun ribbons and new House of Hope items at the WPC bookstore, as well as copies of To Heaven and Back. And be sure to also pick up your WPC visors, polo shirts, two styles of jackets (one in a new color combination!) and tumblers. Special orders of logowear are also available if we don’t have your size in the item you would like.

There will also be some sample copies of various books on display from CMDA’s Life & Health Resources in Bristol. A CMDA book list order form will be available with these titles and others if you would like to order copies to be shipped to your home.

The bookstore is scheduled to be open during the following times: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

2:30 - 3 p.m.

5:10 - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

10:40 - 11:30 a.m.

4:45 - 5:30 p.m.

7 - 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Last chance will be immediately following the Evening Plenary

Men’s Track

The Men’s track will be meeting in the Shoshone Wing, but the exact room location will be available at the Registration Table.

They will meet at the following times: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Meet and Greet: 3:40 - 4:40 p.m. - Prayer mixed with a brief sharing of our lived experiences, followed by a fly casting lesson taught by Ron. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Fishing Trip: 9 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. - Build fellowship by joining us in fly fishing on the Gallatin River near Big Sky. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Group Discussion: 9:40 - 10:40 a.m. - Discussion focused on fishing-related passages from the Bible.

The goal of the men’s track is to provide a forum for the discussion of the unique situation we all face; that is, being married to a Christian physician or dentist. We hope this will be a meaningful and helpful time for all of the men who choose to participate. In the past we have shared craggy hiking trails and a chartered saltwater fishing boat. This year, our marquee event will be fly fishing on the spectacular Gallatin River. No experience necessary. We may also do some hiking in the world-class scenery around Big Sky. The Men’s Track will be facilitated by Ron Francis, (retired from engineering, finance, SM, CPA), and Chris Hahn, PhD, both husbands of our 2017 conference co-chairs. Ron is married to Patti Francis, who is a pediatrician in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Chris is married to Connie who is a family medicine doctor in Bozeman, Montana. Chris is a professional mediator of family disputes and natural resource disputes.

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General SATURDAY FREE TIME ACTIVITIES WPC will offer a hike to Beehive Basin with Connie Hahn as your guide on Saturday afternoon. This hike is featured as one of the top 10 hikes in the U.S. Or you can choose from any of the activities available at Big Sky Resort mentioned below. We recommend scheduling your activities online before you arrive, or soon after, as some of these events may book up early.

Resort Activities

SWIMMING, HOT TUBS AND EXERCISE ROOMS

These are available for you in each lodging building. Use your room key for entrance.

DAILY LIFT TICKET

Each guest is provided a daily lift ticket during your stay, which can be used between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for each person registered in a room.

SOLACE SPA AND SALON

Conveniently located in the lobby of the Huntley Lodge, the 3,000-square-foot spa is a luxurious hideaway. Step inside and enjoy the plush relaxation room, elegant treatment rooms and experience the beauty that surrounds you. At Solace, each guest has the opportunity to relax and retreat to a place of tranquility and rejuvenation. The spa has six treatment rooms including a wet treatment room as well as a spacious couple’s suite. There are separate men’s and women’s locker rooms where you will find an array of amenities. The AVEDA Salon has two massaging pediCopyright Big Sky Resort / Michel Tallichet cure chairs, two manicure stations and two hair styling stations.

They recommend booking your spa appointment online or by phone before coming to Big Sky as spaces are limited. Be sure to ask for your 15 percent WPC discount. With all treatments, spa guests have access to the relaxation room the entire day of service, as well as to the Shoshone Health Club and pool, Huntley Lodge fitness center, pool, hot tub and dry sauna. Most of the treatments are designed to soothe the effects of Big Sky’s high altitude and dry climate by incorporating the hydrating and healing properties of many natural elements.

Copyright Big Sky Resort / Donnie Sexton

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LONE PEAK EXPEDITION

Take the tram to the top! The ultimate scenic view and high point of your summer is at the top of Lone Peak in Big Sky, Montana—the experience of a lifetime to stand at an 11,166 foot summit and view two national parks, three states and many mountain ranges.

You’ll ride to the summit via chair lift, expedition vehicle and tram with a guide to point out different areas, views and more. While you are taking in the views, keep an eye out for Billie and Nanny goats that call Lone Peak home. You bring the camera, we’ll provide the binoculars.

General SATURDAY FREE TIME ACTIVITIES Copyright Big Sky Resort / Crystal Images

ZIPLINE TOURS

Zip at one of the best zipline courses in America according to USA Today! Two choices of ziplines: 1. Adventure Zipline—Ride up then zip down on Big Sky Resort’s Adventure Zipline Tour which is designed for speed.

Embark on the Explorer Double Chair and take in expansive views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks of the Madison Range. Once you’re at the top of the chair, let the zipping begin. Swoop your way down the mountain on four adrenaline pumping lines spanning up to 1,500 feet long and 150 feet above the forest floor, including a twin zipline where you can race your fellow adventure zippers.

2. Nature Zipline—The Nature Zip begins with a 20-minute hike up Lone Mountain and consists of three ziplines ranging from 350 feet to 500 feet in length, 30 to 60 feet in the air.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

More than 40 miles of mountain biking trails are available around the resort. Take a lift up, bike down one of 14 downhill trails. Bikes are available for rental. Guided mountain bike tours and lessons are also available.

BIG SKY RESORT GOLF COURSE

Combine classic links-style golf and the stunning natural beauty of Big Sky country to witness a golf experience like no other: the award-winning, scenic 18-hole par 72 golf course at Big Sky Resort. The Arnold Palmerdesigned course is 6,500 feet above sea level, offering longer drives and spectacular views. Winding along the wildlife-rich banks of the West Fork of the scenic Gallatin River, you tee up with beaver, deer and moose as your gallery.

Copyright Big Sky Resort / Michel Tallichet

OTHER FREE TIME ACTIVITY OPTIONS

• High Ropes Course • Archery • Skeet Shooting • Paintball • Shopping at Mountain Village Plaza • Gemstone Mining • Bungee Trampoline • 5-hole Mini Golf Course More information on all of the activities is available at Basecamp in the heart of the Mountain Village. Contact Basecamp to reserve your spot for any of the activities at 406-995-5769.

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General WORSHIP AND DEVOTIONS

Worship Leader - Janice stain, MD

Janice Stain is a woman with many roles—mother, musician and doctor. In every area of her life, she seeks to worship and glorify God. She was born Janice O’Neil in Fresno, California to parents John, a Methodist minister, and Lee, a nurse’s aid. Although she grew up surrounded by music—singing and playing as a child—by age 7, Janice knew she wanted to be a doctor. She attended Stanford University where she organized, directed and served as pianist for the university’s gospel choir.

After college Janice went to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, earning her medical degree in 1990. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology in 1994, and she is now a board certified fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a singer and recording artist, Janice shares the love of God through gospel music. Janice draws on her experience as a mother, physician and artist to create and share music that’s a powerful testimony to the joy of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She performs at churches, conferences and other events throughout California. With her band, Janice has released three albums and two music videos. Whether she’s leading worship from a piano or speaking passionately from a platform, Janice Stain proclaims a message of inspiration and hope.

Devotions - Mike Chupp, MD

Mike Chupp, MD, is CMDA’s Executive Vice President. He was born in Frankfort, Indiana and grew up in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a premedical degree in chemistry from Taylor University in 1984, and he then graduated as an AOA scholar with his medical degree from Indiana University in 1988. He completed a five-year general surgery residency at Methodist Hospital in 1993. Since then, he has been a member of the Surgical Department of Southwestern Medical Clinic (a large Christian multi-specialty group) and Lakeland Regional Health System in St. Joseph, Michigan. Mike has been married to Pam for 25 years and they have four children: Steven, Melody, Kayla and Ashley. They recently completed 20 years of service as career missionaries with World Gospel Mission, serving at Tenwek Mission Hospital in Kenya. Dr. Chupp testifies that he is an example of how life and ministry don’t always turn out the way you expect. In his words, “During my years of ministry at Tenwek Hospital, my surgical emphasis wasn’t on general surgery, but it was primarily on orthopedic trauma surgery. My work at the hospital also wasn’t what I had planned or expected over most of my career (80 to 90 percent of my time was devoted to administration and leadership for the hospital and WGM Kenya mission leadership). But God’s gifting and preparation and character development in our lives was not wasted. In 2015, Dr. David Stevens and Dr. Gene Rudd asked me to consider joining the executive leadership team at CMDA. Dr. Stevens was the Medical Director at Tenwek when I volunteered there as a medical student in 1988. He had a big influence on me to choose a career as a missionary surgeon there beginning in 1996. It is a great honor and exciting privilege to join the organization that has had the longest and deepest impact on my professional life as a Christian physician. Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:6-7 to ‘…fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…’ (NIV 2011). We believe God asked us to join the CMDA team at this time to fan into flame God’s call and the Spirit’s gifts to healthcare professionals who love Jesus first…until He comes back.”

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General LISTENING AND PRAYER

Ouida Phillips

Presently living in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ouida is a retired public and Christian schoolteacher.

She serves on the National Prayer Committee, Awakening America Alliance and Mission America Coalition. She is Teaching Director for the Lake Wylie/Steele Creek Community Bible Study and a former Bible Study Fellowship leader and Sunday School teacher. She enjoys her volunteer work at the Billy Graham Library. For more than 40 years she has supported her husband Tom as he has served the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in various roles in many locations around the world. Ouida and Tom are the parents of three adult children: Cara, a physician living in Colorado; Molly, an Air Force C-17 pilot living in Pennsylvania; and Matt, an Air Force test pilot living in Florida. They have nine grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes are reading, friends and family, especially grandchildren. Ouida’s favorite Bible verse is 3 John 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” (NIV 2011).

Kellie Hooker

Kellie has worked as the Associate Area Director of CMDA San Antonio since 2002. She has experience advising medical students and residents in this role. She grew up as a Methodist missionary kid and graduated from Trinity University. Kellie and her husband Robert did student work with Baptist Student Ministries before joining the SBC International Mission Board in 1989. They have a daughter, a son and five grandkids. Her loves (besides grandkids) are Bible study, traveling and mission trips.

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General ABOUT US

What is Women Physicians in Christ?

The Women Physicians in Christ (WPC) Commission is a commission of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA).

WPC (formerly known as Women in Medicine and Dentistry – WIMD) began as a result of a survey identifying the unique needs of female CMDA members in the early 1990s. The initiators of this effort, Dr. Patti Francis and Dr. Sally Knox, organized the first WIMD conference in Philadelphia in 1994. The ministry was headed by Rev. Marti Ensign, a CMDA employee from 1992 to 2000. After Rev. Ensign’s retirement, WIMD became a commission, first chaired by Dr. Darilyn Falck. In February 2015, we became Women Physicians in Christ – a new name, but with the same mission and focus. With further financial and prayer support from WPC members, our 15-member commission now organizes annual meetings, weekend retreats and publications.

We sponsor student and resident scholarships for our meetings. We have WPC mission trips through Global Health Outreach (GHO) and WPC Marriage Enrichment Weekends. WPC is self-supporting, which means your CMDA dues are not applied to WPC. Your donations to WPC fund the WPC Administrator at the national office in Bristol, Tennessee, as well as all programming. Ultimately, we hope to have sufficient monthly giving to support a female physician or dentist on staff in Bristol as well.

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to encourage and support Christian women physicians and dentists as we share the unique challenges of our multiple roles: • Through authentic relationships (Acts 2:42) • Through personal growth (Psalm 119:10) • Through discipleship and mentoring (Titus 2:3-4) • Through professional development (Colossians 3:23-24) Our vision is to see women doctors connected, inspired, equipped and using God’s gifts for God’s glory! We want to be the key resource for Christian women physicians and dentists in integrating their personal, professional and spiritual lives. In addition to those of CMDA, we emphasize the following core values: • Connectedness • Authenticity and transparency • Intentional relationships

Commission Members

Holly Austin, MD (Chair 2016-2018; 2018 Conference Co-chair) Amy Givler, MD (Immediate Past Chair) Marilyn Whitney, MD (Treasurer) Patti Francis, MD (Chair-Elect; 2017 Conference Co-Chair) Andrea Braun, MD Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD Regina Frost, MD (2018 Conference Co-Chair) Karen Glover, MD Jane Goleman, MD (2018 Conference Co-Chair) Lanette Guthmann, MD Connie Hahn, DO (2017 Conference Co-Chair) Madie Hartman, DO Tiffany Owens, MD Lisa Reimer, BS (Student Representative)

2017 WPC Commission at the July Rhode Island Commission Planning Retreat (Not pictured: Tiffany Owens, Connie Hahn, Jane Goleman, Sherry-Ann Brown and Regina Frost)

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General CONTINUING EDUCATION

Conference Objectives

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss recent clinical updates in bipolar disorder, continuous glucose monitoring, neonatal jaundice, unplanned pregnancy, palliative care, dermoscopy and adolescent suicide and apply them across medical specialties.

2. Be aware of and identify key strategies for managing stress and improving wellness in healthcare providers.

3. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of how to deal with in-flight emergencies, care for themselves and patients while on short-term mission trips in developing countries and discuss one model for sustainable international aid.

4. Discuss the opioid epidemic in the United States and the federal government’s response.

Credits

This Live activity, WPC Conference/Big Sky MT 2017, with a beginning date of 09/21/2017, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 13.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA/AAFP Equivalency: AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

CME Evaluations and Certificates

Post conference, CME Certificates may be obtained only through completion of the Conference & CME Evaluation on Survey Monkey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WPC2017ConfEvalandCME. Please keep notes during the conference on which CME talks you attended so you can accurately fill out the CME Evaluation. Notes pages are provided throughout the program.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When completing the CME evaluation, make sure you complete and exit the survey before printing your certificate. If you do not do this, we will have no record of your evaluation. Should you ever be audited, we would have to say that you did not complete the evaluation for the credits.

STEPS TO RECEIVING YOUR CME CREDITS

1. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WPC2017ConfEvalandCME. 2. Complete the evaluation questions.

3. When provided, copy the “To Print Certificate” link.

4. Complete the survey.

5. Then paste the link and print the CME certificate.

If you have any questions on this, please contact Debbie at wpc@cmda.org or 423-844-1022.

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General EVENT COORDINATORS

Debbie McAlear

WPC Administrator; Bristol, Tennessee Debbie’s background includes serving as Marketing Manager for a Christian Bible and book distributor in Tennessee; Marketing Director positions for financial institutions in South Texas; and several years in editorial and advertising design roles in the publishing industry. Working with the amazing women of WPC has been a true blessing in Debbie’s life for nearly four years. Debbie’s life is full of joy with her two GRANDdaughters living only nine miles away with her daughter Emily and husband Brad. Her son Andrew lives in Newport News, Virginia. Debbie keeps busy after working hours with her (now eighth year in) Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), church activities, gardening, reading and the time-consuming task of getting an over-the-hill home brought up to more current standards.

Beth Ross

CMDA’s Global Health Outreach; Bristol, Tennessee Beth (formerly Barnett) Ross began at CMDA in Life & Health Resources in 2013, and she moved to Global Health Outreach in May 2015 packing medicines and supplies for GHO’s short-term healthcare mission trips. Beth is a recent newlywed, having married Clinton Ross in August. She studies at Graham Bible College in Bristol and is a covenant member at Christ Community Church (PCA) in Johnson City. Beth adores the church family God has blessed her with, especially the godly husband He brought into her life through her church. Beth’s husband Clinton will be helping us out at the conference this year.

David L. Flower, BS

Director of Engineering, Analytical Systems Int’l; Tomball, Texas Owner of Simple Joy Media, Audio and Video Production Company We are pleased to welcome David Flower back, offering his A/V expertise for our WPC Conference. Mr. Flower was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Miami, Florida where he met his future wife (Dr. Linda Flower) at the high school science fair. David worked with Texas Instruments in Houston, Texas and the Compaq Computer Corporation in Tomball as the Director of Engineering until retiring in 2000. Today he works part-time for Analytical Systems Int’l. He is also involved in live sound and media production with his son Jonathan. They support many organizations such as CMDA and Christian Youth Theater. For several years he has been a Republican Precinct chairman and a Harris County Emergency Services Commissioner.

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General NEW THIS YEAR

WPC’s First Silent Art Auction

Through the generosity of CMDA members Dr. David and Bobbie Hafer, we are pleased to offer a Silent Art Auction this year.

Paintings will be on display in the Upper Atrium through Saturday evening when bids will close. Winners will be announced at the banquet on Saturday night. Be sure to go and view the artwork and place your bids throughout the conference. Monies raised from the auction will be used for WPC’s general fund and to further the many ministries of WPC.

Dr. David and Bobbie Hafer

David and Bobbie have been married for 41 years, living in Montana. Lifetime members of CMDA, their membership extends back 24 years. David practiced oral and maxillofacial surgery in Great Falls for his working career, while Bobbie performed the administrative tasks and managed the office. David and Bobbie retired to the beautiful Proctor Valley just a few miles from Flathead Lake in Western Montana.

They have always had an interest in art, but always as spectators. The International Charlie Russell Art Show and Auction is held in Great Falls annually each March, and they have attended it since their arrival in Great Falls. Through the many years of the Russell auction, they learned to appreciate both fine art and the talented artists who produce it. As a Christmas present one year, Bobbie bought all of the essentials for David to try his hand at what she knew was lying just below the surface in artistic talent. That resulted in both of them taking an art class and immediately falling in love with the oil painting media. They now take private lessons from several well-known artists in their area and work hard at developing their talent and passion for their new retirement career. They recently returned from a week-long plein air workshop with Jim Wilcox in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, one of the premier landscape artists of the West. Art provides a new adventure and learning experience for the Hafers, and it also provides true joy by allowing them to share their art with organizations like CMDA in furthering kingdom work through charitably donating their art for fundraising purposes.

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Thursday, September 21

Thursday DAILY SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 21 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration and Bookstore

Upper Atrium; Dunraven/Obsidian

12 - 12:10 p.m.

Welcome

Madison

12:10 - 2:10 p.m.

Pre-conference CME Workshops

Madison

2:10 - 2:40 p.m.

Afternoon Break, Exhibits and Bookstore

Lower Atrium; Dunraven/Obsidian

2:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Pre-conference CME Workshops

Madison

4:40 - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Bookstore

Dunraven/Obsidian

5 - 7 p.m.

Registration and Silent Auction

Upper Atrium

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Huntley Dining Room

6:45 - 9:15 p.m.

Opening Worship & Plenary Session #1—Jean Wright, MD

Madison

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Thursday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Thursday, 12:10 - 1:10 p.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Pre-conference Workshops

TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER IN PRIMARY CARE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE Leslie Walker, MD Psychiatrist

Workshop Description Primary care physicians are increasingly called on to diagnose and treat patients with bipolar disorder. We will briefly review diagnostic strategies, but focus mainly on medication treatments including mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, as well as non-medication strategies to optimize mood stability.

Objectives

1. Distinguish bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder and major depression.

2. Prescribe and manage lithium and anticonvulsants.

3. Prescribe, manage and watch for long-term sequelae of antipsychotics.

Speaker Bio Dr. Leslie Walker’s MD and MS (neuroscience) degrees are from the University of Michigan. Dr. Walker completed her psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins in 2000 and has been in private practice since then. She has particular interest in treating women as well as physicians. She enjoys teaching residents at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and she also speaks nationally to physicians on psychiatric topics, work/family balance, resilience and self-care. She and her neurologist husband served on the CMDA Marriage Commission before she joined the Women In Medicine & Dentistry Commission, which she chaired from 2012 to 2014.

Thursday, 1:10 - 2:10 p.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Pre-conference Workshops

OPIOID ADVERSE EVENTS: TRACKING AND PREVENTION

Clydette Powell, MD, MPH, FAAP Division Director, Health Care Quality, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Rockville, Maryland Workshop Description The opioid crisis in the U.S. has reached epidemic levels. This session will explore the national trends in opioid morbidity and mortality, the public health challenges and how the U.S. government is responding to the crisis.

Participants will learn of tools and resources available to healthcare professionals to help them in their practices and in their communities to address the problem.

Objectives

1. Characterize the opioid epidemic in the U.S. 2. Describe the U.S. federal government response to the opioid epidemic.

3. Access key tools for education for healthcare professionals about opioid use and misuse.

Speaker Bio Dr. Powell has served as a medical officer for the U.S. government since 2001: 15 years for the U.S. Agency for International Development and two years for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She currently leads a Division for Health Care Quality at HHS. She is board certified in child neurology, pediatrics and preventive medicine/public health. She practices child neurology part-time at a federally qualified health center in Virginia. Her medical degree is from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and her MPH is from UCLA. She did her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers.

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Thursday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Thursday, 2:40 - 3:40 p.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Pre-conference Workshops

TRAVEL TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: CARE OF SELF & PATIENTS WHILE ON SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS Christine C. Borghi-Cavallaro, MD, FAAFP Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry; Rochester, New York

Workshop Description This workshop will be an overview of practical information from the disciplines of travel medicine and tropical medicine to help those who are preparing for travel to developing countries in the context of a short-term mission trip.

Objectives

1. Understand the importance of pre-trip preparations before leaving for the mission field.

2. Understand basic interventions of short-term mission trips that have long-term impact.

3. Be aware of the latest information about Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue.

Speaker Bio Dr. Borghi-Cavallaro is a family physician in private practice in Rochester, New York. She graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1986 and completed her residency in family medicine at The Medical Center of Delaware. She became interested in travel medicine and tropical medicine after returning from the first WIMD/WPC Global Health Outreach short-term mission trip to Cuenca, Ecuador in 2008. She pursued additional training in both disciplines through the “Tropical Medicine & Traveler’s Health” eightweek course of study through West Virginia University Medical School. She completed that course in 2011, and she received a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers’ Health (CTropMed®) from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in 2014. Since 2011, she has been joining the WIMD/WPC team in Managua, Nicaragua at least annually to serve at House of Hope and hopes to do travel medicine full-time at some point in the future. She has one grown son who lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

Thursday, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Pre-conference Workshops

THE EVIDENCE FOR SPIRITUALITY

Connie Hahn, DO Family Medicine Physician, Bozeman Health Medical Group; Bozeman, Montana Workshop Description This talk is designed to assist the primary care physician facilitate patients to help themselves to achieve 100 percent restoration from common anxiety and depression diagnoses. You will be able to identify five points of good mental health, including light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and share ideas that have worked in your practice. One in four of primary care patients are predicted to require your help in identifying and treating this common condition during their lifetimes. The good news is that they don’t have to suffer!

Objectives

1. Identify ways in which spiritual health affects overall health.

2. Discuss studies and statistics regarding morbidity and mortality associated with spiritual health.

3. Provide handouts to patients on ways to improve their spiritual health.

Speaker Bio Connie Hahn, DO, received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona.

She completed her residency at U.C. Davis, Mercer, California and is a board certified family medicine physician, offering full spectrum care including obstetrics and hospital admission/management. She practices at Bozeman Health Family Medicine. Connie also co-facilitates a weekly cancer prayer and support group with Rev Ken Mottram, Chaplain at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. She is married to Chris Hahn, PhD, and they live in Bozeman, Montana. Connie enjoys alpine and telemark skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, running day hikes, and “anything with my husband and dog.”

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Thursday PLENARY SESSION 1 THURSDAY, 6:45 - 9:15 P.M. MADISON PLENARY SPEAKER

Jean Wright, MD

VP & Chief Innovation Officer, Carolinas HealthCare System Dr. Wright leads the organization in scanning and planning for disruptive innovation. She previously held a number of roles as a physician executive, both academic and administrative. She has been a professor and Chair of Pediatrics for Mercer, head of Savannah Children’s Hospital and a clinical researcher at Emory. She is a pediatric anesthesiologist and intensivist, and she has spoken before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the topic of fetal pain. She regularly travels to China and has three adopted children from China.

Session Information

SPEAK TO THE MOUNTAIN

Scripture uses the example of mountains in many ways. But perhaps there is no more challenging example than that of speaking to the mountain, even if your faith is small. What are those mountains in your life that need addressing? God has gifted you with many talents, yet in these areas, you feel hopeless and out of control. The size of your faith to approach these problems seems dwarfed in comparison to their size and impact in your life. But God has given us the instruction to speak to them.

DON’ T FORGET The Prayer Room will be open anytime during the conference for your use. And for students, the Study Hall will also be open throughout the conference.

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Thursday NOTES

WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR Christian Healthcare Ministries www.chministries.org

Christian Healthcare Ministries is a biblical health cost sharing ministry that is eligible under the U.S. Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA). More than 250,000 members have shared over $1 billion of each others healthcare costs. Founded in 1981, CHM is the first cost sharing ministry to be awarded as a Better Business A+ Accredited Charity, and is a proud partner of Christian financial expert Dave Ramsey. Thank you to Christian Healthcare Ministries for providing tonight’s Welcome Reception.

Christian Healthcare Ministries

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Friday, September 22

Friday DAILY SCHEDULE

Friday, September 22 7 - 8 a.m.

Early Bird CME

Jefferson

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Huntley Dining Room

8:35 - 8:55 a.m.

Devotional

Huntley Dining Room

9 - 11:10 a.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Lunch - Seating by Regions

Huntley Dining Room

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Worship and Plenary Session #2—Jean Wright, MD

Madison

2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

3:10 - 3:40 p.m.

Break

Lower Atrium

3:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

4:40 - 5:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Bookstore

Dunraven/Obsidian

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner - Seating by Specialties

Huntley Dining Room

6:45 - 9:15 p.m.

Special Event—The Grand Rescue See page 38 for more details about this event. Amphitheatre

EARLY BIRD CME

Friday, 7 - 8 a.m.

Location: Jefferson

1 Hour CME

ADVANCEMENTS IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING Eden Miller, DO Family Practice/ Diabetology

Workshop Description This diabetes talk will be surrounding the introduction and utilization of continuous glucose monitoring in the diabetic patient.

Objectives 1. Keep pace with advancing technology in the field of glucose management in diabetes.

2. Improve understanding and comfort in initiation and interpretation of continuous glucose monitoring.

3. Improve literacy in systems available of use and how to integrate into clinical practice.

Speaker Bio Dr. Miller is a graduate of Kirksville College Osteopathic Medicine. She is in practice with her physician husband Dr. Kevin Miller in Central Oregon. Kevin and Eden have two girls, ages 13 and 19.

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Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Friday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Workshops #1

UNICORNS, ZEBRAS & SHARKS: UNUSUAL DIAGNOSES Amy R. Rosine, MD Physician, Fountain City Family Physicians; Knoxville, Tennessee

Workshop Description There is a saying in medical education, “When you hear hoof beats, think horses not zebras.” But how do you proceed when faced with things in medicine that are outside of common experience or training? This talk will take a brief look at concepts of patient care when you have exhausted the differential diagnosis, strategies for negotiating the changing health environment and how to survive in uncertain situations in medicine.

Objectives 1. Identify resources to help patients with unusual diagnoses.

2. Discuss strategies for negotiating the changing healthcare environment.

3. Discuss opportunities to not only survive but thrive in uncertain times in professional life.

Speaker Bio Amy R. Rosine, MD, graduated from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, and completed her internship, residency and fellowship at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville. Dr. Rosine is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in the Heart/Stroke Recognition Program and Diabetes Recognition Program. She has been named as a Knoxville Top Doc by City View Magazine. She has served on the board of directors for Summit Medical Group and Summit Health Solutions. She is the wife of Doug Rosine and has three daughters. She enjoys bird watching and traveling. She is passionate about the Lord Jesus Christ and has a heart for missions.

Friday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Gallatin

1 Hour CME

Workshops #2

CHALLENGES IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF NEONATAL JAUNDICE AT HOME AND IN LOW-MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES Tina Slusher, MD Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Global Health University of Minnesota; Faculty PICU Hennepin County Medical Center

Workshop Description Discuss the current challenges in the effective diagnosis and treatment of neonatal jaundice on both sides of the waters, including screening, diagnosis and treatment. Discuss qualities of effective phototherapy and ways to overcome these challenges.

Objectives 1. Identify the challenges of making the diagnosis of severe neonatal jaundice on both sides of the waters.

2. List the properties of effective phototherapy.

3. List ways to improve phototherapy.

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Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS Speaker Bio Tina Marye Slusher is Professor of Pediatrics at the Division of Global Health University of Minnesota and on the faculty of PICU Hennepin County Medical Center. She is a board certified pediatric intensivist with extensive experience in research, teaching and clinical care worldwide, particularly in Africa. Her pediatric clinical and teaching experience in Africa (primarily Nigeria) spans 27 years. She received a bachelor’s of science in biology from Eastern Kentucky University and her medical degree from the University of Kentucky. Her residency was in pediatrics at Oklahoma University, and she served as a fellow in pediatric critical care at the University of Texas, SW. Her passion is dealing with severe neonatal jaundice and the numerous questions regarding incidence/prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and public health practices. She has been involved with numerous research projects.

A highlight has been in working with a team in the last few years to develop and test filtered sunlight for the treatment of neonatal jaundice.

Friday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Jefferson

Workshops #3

DISCIPLESHIP: A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT

Jane Goleman, MD Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio Workshop Description This workshop will cover the “what, why, how, who, and when” of discipleship. We will discuss similarities and differences between mentoring and discipleship. The emphasis will be on principles that are applicable in many different circumstances. This workshop is for everyone and will provide a realistic framework for authentic discipleship whether it is with students, colleagues or your own children.

Speaker Bio Dr. Goleman is a pediatrician who splits her time between patient care in a neighborhood clinic and health equity quality improvement work at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She enjoys hosting a weekly Bible study for medical students in her home, and she has studied principles of discipleship at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

COACHING: RX FOR BURNOUT If you are feeling burned out, facing transition, longing for a more fulfilling life or simply stuck, consider meeting with one of CMDA’s Life and Leadership coaches. CMDA’s professionally certified coaches focus on drawing out each person’s expertise, helping them to align with God’s call and purpose, optimize wellbeing and maximize influence. Burnout prevention and recovery is a major focus of CMDA coaching. Ann Tsen, MD, ACC, a member of the coaching team, is available to talk with you and answer questions during the entire conference. Feel free to visit her at the CMDA Coaching table in the exhibit area or catch her during the meetings and meals.

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Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Friday, 10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Workshops #1

THERAPEUTIC LAUGHTER

Kathleen Phelan, MD Family Physician, Prohealth Care Medical Group; Hartland, Wisconsin Workshop Description Everyone has heard that laughter is good medicine. In this workshop, we will explore the health benefits of laughter. You will put on your smile, as Dr. Phelan leads a therapeutic laughter session. We will then discuss ways to integrate laughter into your life and reasons you can recommend it to your patients.

Objectives 1. Describe the physical and emotional benefits of laughter.

2. Experience therapeutic laughter techniques.

3. Find value in recommending therapeutic laughter to patients as complementary medicine.

Speaker Bio Kathleen Phelan, MD, is a family physician in Hartland, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and did her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the Diabetes Recognition Program and has been named a Best Doctor by the Milwaukee “M” magazine.

She serves on the Waukesha Elmbrook Health Care Board of Directors and also the Board of Directors for Caring for Others, a missionary care organization. She has been a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader since 2010. Dr. Phelan has been practicing at the same practice for 19 years and enjoys knowing and caring for her patients over the continuum. Her husband David and two teenage children also love finding humor in the little things in life!

Friday, 10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Location: Gallatin

1 Hour CME

Workshops #2

OPIOID USE DISORDER IN PREGNANCY

Lorraine Milio, MD, FACOG, MFM, ABAM Co-Director of HALO Program & Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Workshop Description This talk will cover the screening and management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS).

Objectives 1. Description of problem and the consequences of OUD for women.

2. Screening and management of OUD, especially in pregnancy.

3. NOWS: why is it in the headlines?

Speaker Bio Dr. Milio’s background is in obstetrics and gynecology, having completed an OB/Gyn residency at New York University/Bellevue Medical Center, and in maternal fetal medicine, having completed a maternal fetal medicine fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. Since 2002, she has been involved with and committed to pregnant women 30 — 2017 WPC Annual Conference

Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS with substance use disorder, becoming board certified in addiction medicine in 2012. Current position includes being Obstetrical Director for the Center for Addiction and Pregnancy (CAP) at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. At the intersection of her three board certifications is a passion for multi-disciplinary care for women with substance use disorder, which incorporates the entire life cycle. While addiction is a lifelong battle, pregnancy is a unique platform for change, when these women can look beyond their own struggles in order to optimize the outcomes for their infants. In addition to the medical and obstetrical care for these women, she has become involved in administrative and policy issues on the state and national level that can improve the long-term health and psycho-social outcomes for these women and their children.

Friday, 10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Location: Jefferson

Workshops #3

SOCIAL MEDIA MEETS MEDICINE: BANE OR BLESSING?

Holly Austin, MD Pediatric Urgent Care Physician, Children’s Mercy Hospital; Kansas City, Missouri Workshop Description This topic will explore the ways in which social media is being used in medical practices and will allow time for discussion of stories from the audience of the impact of social media on their medical practices.

Speaker Bio Holly Austin, MD, is a pediatrician from Kansas City who owned and ran an independent general pediatric five-doctor practice for more than 20 years. She has now transitioned to working in pediatric urgent care for Children’s Mercy Hospital and participating in quality improvement research.

DON’ T MISS A SESSION Did you miss a session? Or did you enjoy a workshop so much that you want to experience it again? Here is your chance! This is also a great opportunity to share the information with your co-workers and friends. Throughout the conference, Christian Audio Tapes will be recording each session and workshop. CDs and mp3s will be available for purchase immediately after each session, or you can purchase the entire set of workshops and plenaries for a discounted price. Fill out the order form located at the back of the program to order your copies of the sessions. You can also visit www.catapes.com to purchase recordings after you return home.

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Friday PLENARY SESSION 2 FRIDAY, 12:30 - 2 P.M. MADISON PLENARY SPEAKER

Jean Wright, MD

VP & Chief Innovation Officer, Carolinas HealthCare System Dr. Wright leads the organization in scanning and planning for disruptive innovation. She previously held a number of roles as a physician executive, both academic and administrative. She has been a professor and Chair of Pediatrics for Mercer, head of Savannah Children’s Hospital and a clinical researcher at Emory. She is a pediatric anesthesiologist and intensivist, and she has spoken before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the topic of fetal pain. She regularly travels to China and has three adopted children from China.

Session Information

THE MOUNTAINS OF LAUNDRY AND OTHER REAL MOUNTAINS

The day-to-day realities of work life and personal life seem to erode that initial calling to impact people’s lives. Mountains of faith seem replaced by mountains of laundry and the reality of daily challenges. Do these mountains count? How does God work through these mountains in our personal lives to accomplish His purposes?

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Friday NOTES

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Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Friday, 2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Workshops #1

IS THERE A DOCTOR ON BOARD? DEALING WITH IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES Jillian Horner, MD, FAAP Family Medicine, Boulder Community Hospital; Colorado

Workshop Description Discuss methods of evaluation and management of some of the more common in-flight emergencies.

Objectives 1. Identify some of the more common in-flight emergencies.

2. Know the resources onboard.

3. Provide emergency care for common things.

Speaker Bio Dr. Jillian Horner is a board certified family physician practicing full-time in Boulder, Colorado. Born and raised in Zimbabwe Africa, she came to the U.S. for college and medical school. After residency, she and her husband and two children left for the Marshall Islands (a remote group of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean). She practiced a full range of family practice including OB, ER and hospital medicine for 18 years before recently returning to Boulder. Both in residency and while out in the Marshall Islands, Jill participated in helicopter and fixed wing airplane medivacs. Upon their return to the U.S., Jillian and her husband began leading short-term healthcare mission trips with CMDA’s Global Health Outreach. Jill’s life goal is to be a servant of our Lord Jesus Christ and turn the eyes of those around her to see the glory of His salvation. She reminds herself our Lord is ever present and is our help in times of trouble (Hebrews 13:6). Jill thinks she was asked to do this talk because of the hundred of thousands of miles she has flown in her life and, by default, the numerous in-flight emergencies she’s attended on commercial airlines.

Friday, 2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

Location: Gallatin

Workshops #2

IDENTITY CRISIS: PHYSICIAN, CLINICIAN OR “PROVIDER” Linda Flower, MD Medical Director, Tomagwa Healthcare Medical Clinic

Workshop Description Whether we are physicians or physician-extenders, the new designation as “provider” just does not convey the full extent of our training nor the responsibility we have in our patients’ lives. Insurance companies, government and talking heads are not only trying to tell us who we are but what we should do. The EHR and tele-medicine are getting in the way of the doctor-patient relationship. This workshop will discuss how we got here and how we might find our way back to a more ethical, professional and edifying practice.

Objectives 1. Discuss the meaning of professional and how it applies to medical practices.

2. Identify barriers to the doctor-patient relationship.

3. Discuss ways to improve both our delivery of competent, compassionate medical care and our satisfaction in doing so.

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Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS Speaker Bio Dr. Flower has practiced family medicine for more than 40 years, including faculty positions with three medical schools and rural practice performing surgery and delivering babies. Her passion is caring for the medically underserved, which she has been doing for the last 15 years at the Tomagwa Medical Clinic. She enjoys serving on the Board of Trustees for CMDA. Her husband David has been running the A/V technology for CMDA and WPC for many years. They have four grown children and four grandchildren.

Friday, 2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

Location: Jefferson

Workshops #3

THE PRAYING DOCTOR Pam Liang, MD Pediatrician; Richmond, Texas

Workshop Description We know we need to pray more, but how do we do that as we juggle our careers, family and other commitments? Prayer should not be just another item to check off our endless to-do lists. It is precious time that strengthens our relationship with our Lord and transforms us to be the women He created us to be.

We will explore the richness of including praise, confession, thanksgiving and listening into our regular prayer routines. We will discuss the value of basing our prayers on Scripture and listening to what God has to teach us as we seek His presence. We will learn about online and printed resources which can help us build a consistent prayer life. Most importantly, we will practice praying Scripture together and waiting expectantly for what God will do!

Speaker Bio Dr. Liang graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and has practiced pediatrics for 20 years. She works part-time with underserved patients at a federal qualified health center. This allows her to stay involved with her four young adult and teen children, her church and Moms in Prayer ministry. She has participated in prayer groups and Bible studies since college and serves on the South Texas Moms in Prayer state leadership team.

AFTERNOON BREAK SPONSOR Liberty Health Share libertyhealthshare.org

Liberty Health Share and our sister ministry, Solidarity Health Share, are communities of healthconscious people practicing Christian principles in sharing our healthcare costs. We support and encourage our members partnering with physicians to achieve and preserve good health.

We warmly welcome CMDA physicians to participate. Thank you to Liberty Health Share for sponsoring our Afternoon Break.

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Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Friday, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Workshops #1

DERMOSCOPY FOR THE PMD

Kelly Hood, MD Private practice dermatologist; Lafayette, California Workshop Description How to evaluate skin lesions using dermoscopy.

Objectives 1. Evaluate the usefulness of dermoscopy in your practice.

2. Learn the basics of dermoscopy for pigmented lesions.

3. Evaluate whether dermoscopy influences treatment of pigmented lesions.

Speaker Bio Dr. Hood is a general and cosmetic dermatologist who sees patients of all ages with conditions of the skin, hair or nails.

Friday, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Location: Gallatin

Workshops #2

LECTIO DIVINA—HEARING THE WORD OF THE LORD Patti Francis, MD Private practice pediatrician

Workshop Description We all want to understand God’s Word and study it for our lives. But do we also desire to not just simply hear the words of Scripture but encounter the Word behind the words? In lectio divina, we attend to the Word as a way of opening ourselves to God and listen for God’s living word to us. There will be a short introduction to this form of meditation and then we will experience it as a group exercise.

Speaker Bio Dr. Francis has been involved with CMDA since medical school and has served in several capacities. This includes the original WIMD (now WPC) Commission, the Marriage Enrichment Commission, a number of Global Health Outreach trips and other mission trips, and serving as a CMDA delegate and mentoring students. She has helped run a moms group at her church for the last 24 years. Patti has been married to Ron for 40 years of marriage and has two grown daughters (who are not in medicine!). Oh yes, and she works in pediatrics the rest of the time!

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Friday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Friday, 3:40 - 4:40 p.m.

Location: Jefferson

Workshops #3

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FACED AND CONTINUE TO FACE AS WOMEN IN MEDICINE Panel led by Lisa Reimer

Workshop Description From Lisa, “At my first WPC event almost nine years ago, I first started hearing the stories of many who have gone before me on the path to becoming a Christian woman physician. Their stories continue to inspire and amaze, especially the ones who were literally the first women in their programs or the first women to have a baby while in training or... on and on.... So I have invited some of them to sit on a panel so they can share their stories with you, and so you too can get to ask them questions and learn from and be inspired by how they have literally paved the way so that today our training as women isn’t as difficult (although still challenging!) as it once was. Thank you to everyone who has gone before us, to those on the panel and to those who should be on the panel but who I missed. I know I couldn’t have done what I’m doing today without you doing it first.”

Speaker Bio Lisa Reimer is a non-traditional medical student on an Air Force scholarship. She got her BA in 2003 with a double major in psychology and religious studies, with a minor in international studies. She then moved to Los Angeles, California as a leader and volunteer with a new church plant; she also worked full-time in various social service jobs. God called her to return to school to pursue being a missionary physician, and after an already long and challenging journey, she’s currently in her fourth year of medical school at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. She’s been happily married to Derek Reimer since 2007, who is active duty Air Force, normally working in the space program but currently teaching ROTC at the same school as Lisa so they can live together.

Panelists Gloria Halverson, MD Barb Okamoto, MD Ruth Bolton, MD Gertrude Frishmuth, MD (via technology) Dorothy Barbo, MD (via technology)

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Friday SPECIAL EVENT FRIDAY, 6:45 - 9:15 P.M. MADISON

SPECIAL GUESTS

Rick Reese and Bob Irvine

Dr. Rick Reese was a Grand Teton National Park ranger, the principal founder and first president of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition and director of the Yellowstone Institute. He retired from the University of Utah. Bob Irvine was a Teton ranger for 33 years, and ranger in charge of mountain rescue for 25 of those years. He is a mathematician who served on the faculty of Weber State University for more than 30 years.

Event Information THE GRAND RESCUE

The story that became legend. Brief three-minute introduction to the film followed by Q and A with audience. The film is based on the book We Aspired: The Last Innocent Americans. In 1967, on the North Face of the Grand Teton, seven rescuers risked their lives to save a severely injured climber and his companion. The rescue took three harrowing days, pushed the team to the edge of their abilities and cemented a lifelong bond. The Grand Rescue humbles us to the majestic Grand Teton, exposes the tenuous relationship of man and the mountain, reveals the endurance of the human spirit and recounts one of the most infamous rescues of its time. Two of the rescuers, Rick Reese and Bob Irvine, will answer questions afterward.

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Friday NOTES SPECIAL EVENT DETAILS Due to the size of the amphitheatre, there will be two showings of The Grand Rescue. Each showing will be followed by a Q and A session with two of the rescuers who were there for this amazing adventure.

The first showing will be from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Then these attendees will move into the Madison for the Q and A session.

Those attending the second showing from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the amphitheatre are invited to join a Worship/Hymn Sing in the Madison prior to the movie starting. This group will move to the amphitheatre at 7:45 and remain there for the Q and A session from 8:45 to 9:15 p.m.

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Saturday, September 23

Saturday DAILY SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 23 7 - 8 a.m.

Early Morning Exercise

Upper Atrium

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Huntley Dining Room

8:35 - 8:55 a.m.

Devotions

Huntley Dining Room

9 - 11:10 a.m.

Workshop Sessions

11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Plenary Session #3—Eden Miller, DO

12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

Workshop Sessions

Various Locations

1:40 - 6:40 p.m.

Free Time Activities

Various Locations

6:40 p.m.

Silent Auction Ends

Upper Atrium

7 - 8 p.m.

Banquet

Madison

8 - 9:30 p.m.

Worship and Plenary Session #4—Mary Neal, MD

Madison

Various Locations Pick up boxed lunches after session.

Madison

EARLY MORNING EXERCISE

Saturday, 7 - 8 a.m.

Location: Upper Atrium

HOLY YOGA

Lisa Souba Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Lifestyle Coach Workshop Description Holy Yoga combines the many benefits of yoga with a Christ-honoring experience that inspires authentic connection to God. This 60-minute practice integrates Scripture, prayer and worship into the physical discipline of yoga, moving to the rhythm of our breath and contemporary Christian music. Classes focus on postures that build strength, endurance, patience, balance and flexibility. You will be encouraged to move in joy, to soak in grace, take rest as needed and listen to YOUR unique body. Everyone is welcome.

Speaker Bio Lisa Souba is a graduate of Health Works Institute, one of the few nationally accredited massage schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. She is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Montana and is certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and through Klose Training and Consulting in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Technique). In fall 2014, she completed her Deepfeet Ashiatsu massage certification. Ashiatsu is a technique where the therapist uses her feet to administer the massage. She has studied yoga since 2003 and is certified through Holy Yoga.

She has had training in the AromaTouch Technique and works with essential oils. Lisa enjoys blending her massage and yoga experience to bring wholeness and healing to her clients. Her continued studies in yoga have bought her to a deeper knowledge of an ancient form of healing called Ayurveda. Not only has it transformed how she practices yoga and cares for her body, but also how she shares that knowledge with her yoga students and massage clients. Lisa coaches individuals who are interested in taking their healthcare to a deeper level through her Whole Body Wellness program.

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Saturday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Saturday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Workshops #1

SAVE THE MOTHERS: A MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL AID Shaun Gillis, MD Division Director, Bozeman Health Women’s Specialists; Board Chair, Save the Mothers-USA

Workshop Description Discuss different ways that developed nations aid developing nations in maternal and child health and share a sustainable, successful model that started in one country and is now expanding to others.

Objectives 1. Discuss different ways developed nations strive to help developing nations to improve maternal health.

2. Describe a sustainable successful program that is now a model being introduced to other countries.

3. Identify ways attendees can put this information to use.

Speaker Bio Shaun Gillis, MD, is an OB/Gyn in Bozeman, Montana. She was born and raised in Divide, Montana and attended Montana State University for her undergraduate and graduate work. After attending the University of Washington Medical School, she went to the University of Rochester in New York for residency. She has been back in Montana since 2003 and knows how blessed she is to live, work and raise a family in this beautiful part of the world. Shaun became interested in international medicine early in her medical practice and in what can only be described as a God-thing, met Dr. Jean Chamberlain Froese in 2009. It was a short time after that she became actively involved with Save the Mothers in Uganda and currently is the chair of the board for Save the Mothers-USA. Shaun is so excited to share this sustainable model of international medical ministry with you all this weekend.

Much of the work of Save the Mothers is captured in a wonderful book called The Game Changers if you’d like to learn more.

Saturday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Gallatin

1 Hour CME

Workshops #2

LIVING LIFE BY GOD’S DESIGN

Lisa Souba Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Lifestyle Coach Workshop Description Lisa will lead you through the Ayurvedic approach to living life by God’s design. Through this process you will gain a better understanding of the importance of living according to God’s design for our life through Ayurveda’s daily habits, which closely follow God’s creation: Genesis 1:31 says, “God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day” (NASB). We will also take a look at what happens when we live outside of His creation. If you’re looking for a more balanced life and richer walk with the Lord, then this session is for you.

Objectives 1. Identify ways to lead a more balanced life.

2. Improve mental and physical health.

3. Deepen spiritual wellbeing.

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Saturday WORKSHOP SESSIONS Speaker Bio Lisa Souba is a graduate of Health Works Institute, one of the few nationally accredited massage schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. She is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Montana and is certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and through Klose Training and Consulting in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Technique). In fall 2014, she completed her Deepfeet Ashiatsu massage certification. Ashiatsu is a technique where the therapist uses her feet to administer the massage. She has studied yoga since 2003 and is certified through Holy Yoga.

She has had training in the AromaTouch Technique and works with essential oils. Lisa enjoys blending her massage and yoga experience to bring wholeness and healing to her clients. Her continued studies in yoga have bought her to a deeper knowledge of an ancient form of healing called Ayurveda. Not only has it transformed how she practices yoga and cares for her body, but also how she shares that knowledge with her yoga students and massage clients. Lisa coaches individuals who are interested in taking their healthcare to a deeper level through her Whole Body Wellness program.

Saturday, 9 - 10 a.m.

Location: Jefferson

Workshops #3

GO FOR IT! MEDICAL MISSIONS PANEL

Pam Liang, MD; Brenda Abraham, MD; and Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD Workshop Description Many of us have thought about serving on a medical mission trip but are deterred by various circumstances. Thankfully, it’s never too late or too early to serve! We will share our experiences on different trips with Global Health Outreach (GHO), WPC and other options, with special emphasis on the House of Hope and GHO family trips. Even if this doesn’t seem to be the season to serve abroad, you can still support mission trips by praying and encouraging others. Our hope is that this panel discussion will help women to listen for and obey that still small voice or nudge from God when He encourages us to go!

Speaker Bios Dr. Liang graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and has practiced pediatrics for 20 years. She works part-time with underserved patients at a federal qualified health center.

This allows her to stay involved with her four young adult and teen children, her church and Moms in Prayer ministry. She has participated in prayer groups and Bible studies since college and serves on the South Texas Moms in Prayer state leadership team.

Dr. Abraham has been in practice for 25 years in family medicine and sports medicine. She lives in and trained in Minnesota. She has served on medical mission teams as a student, resident, and practicing physician, and she has been the medical director for three GHO trips. Her teenage daughter came on her last three trips, and her husband was on the first ever WIMD/GHO trip. She is married, has two young adult children and has been active in local and National CMDA and WIMD/WPC for more than 20 years.

Dr. Brown is a cardiology fellow and an instructor in medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She has been a longstanding member of CMDA (joined in 1999 after finishing high school), serves on the WPC Commission and helps lead international medical mission trips with CMDA’s Global Health Outreach.

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Saturday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Saturday, 10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Location: Madison

1 Hour CME

Workshops #1

ADOLESCENT SUICIDE: HOW TO SCREEN AND WHAT TO DO

Sheila Idzerda, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio Workshop Description Suicide is increasingly a problem in adolescents. It is essential for physicians to be able to ask the tough questions and offer hope and proven help for children suffering with suicidal thinking.

Objectives 1. Be comfortable screening adolescents for depression and suicidality.

2. Know best practices for care of an adolescent with suicidality.

3. Be able to identify resources in the local community for adolescents with depression.

Speaker Bio Dr. Idzerda graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Children’s National Medical Center. She has worked in Montana since 2000, specializing in the care of children with special healthcare needs. Dr. Idzerda has three adult children and is enjoying learning to be an empty nester. She and her husband attend Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Bozeman.

Saturday, 10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Location: Gallatin

Workshops #2

MARRIAGE MAINTENANCE: WHAT A FEMALE PHYSICIAN CAN DO Cara Brown, MD Family and Adolescent Medicine, Private Practice

Workshop Description God has a lot to say about the covenant relationship that He created between a man and woman. This workshop will explore many practical ways to maintain a thriving marriage including: understanding/appreciating each other’s personality strengths; knowing and appreciating your love languages; finding and pursuing joint recreational companionship; learning conflict management techniques; and appreciating your sacred influence as a wife in physical oneness. Female physicians CAN effectively maintain a vibrant marriage.

Speaker Bio Cara is the mother of three (ages 16, 14 and 10 years) and wife of one (23 years). Cara graduated from University of Missouri Kansas City SOM followed by Saint Anthony’s family medicine residency. She is a past chair of WPC and continues to serve with her husband with CMDA on Marriage Enrichment Weekends.

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Saturday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Saturday, 10:10 - 11:10 a.m.

Location: Jefferson

Workshops #3

WHO HAS TIME FOR JOURNALING?

Amy R. Rosine, MD Physician, Fountain City Family Physicians; Knoxville, Tennessee Workshop Description Most female physicians lead busy professional and personal lives that often do not include much time for reflection or introspection. However, sometimes things happen that do not make sense at the time, but may have great meaning when the passing of time gives perspective and context. This talk will explore how God can use journaling in our lives for His glory.

Speaker Bio Amy R. Rosine, MD, graduated from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, and completed her internship, residency and fellowship at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville. Dr. Rosine is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in the Heart/Stroke Recognition Program and Diabetes Recognition Program. She has been named as a Knoxville Top Doc by City View Magazine. She has served on the board of directors for Summit Medical Group and Summit Health Solutions. She is the wife of Doug Rosine and has three daughters. She enjoys bird watching and traveling. She is passionate about the Lord Jesus Christ and has a heart for missions.

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Saturday PLENARY SESSION 3 SATURDAY, 11:20 A.M. - 12:20 P.M. MADISON PLENARY SPEAKER

Eden Miller, DO

Practices with physician husband Dr. Kevin Miller, Central Oregon Dr. Miller is a graduate of Kirksville College Osteopathic Medicine. She is in practice with her physician husband Dr. Kevin Miller in Central Oregon.

Kevin and Eden have two girls, ages 13 and 19.

Session Information

STRESS IN THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER - 1 HOUR CME

Physicians have the highest burnout rate of any American worker: the range is between 30 to 65 percent. It is estimated that more than 70 percent of all physicians will experience symptoms of “over work” sometime in their career, and female physicians are at highest risk. By exploring this topic, Dr. Miller hopes to equip providers to better recognize early systems of overwork, set a pace they can keep for their lifetime and work collaboratively on this issue, to help us thrive in the workplace and avoid burnout.

Objectives 1. Identify risk and discuss incidence of physician burnout and its effect on practice.

2. Promote and improve physician stress in the workplace.

3. Provide meaningful tools to help identify burnout and promote wellness in the workplace.

SPECIAL NOTE Please be sure to pick up a boxed lunch after this session to take with you to the next workshop.

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Saturday NOTES

GET INVOLVED Please talk with any commission member if you’re interested in getting more involved with WPC. Commission members are expected to attend and assist with the CMDA National Convention each spring, the WPC Annual Conference in September and two phone conferences during the year. A larger WPC Advisory Team also helps.

We would particularly like to identify someone to be our social media expert and further develop our social media presence. If you have these talents, please share them with WPC.

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Saturday WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Saturday, 12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

Location: Madison

Workshops #1

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP FROM THE SECOND CHAIR: MAXIMIZING INFLUENCE WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CHARGE Mike Chupp, MD Executive Vice President, CMDA; Bristol, Tennessee

Workshop Description Whether you are an institutional, organizational or departmental director or a subordinate leader, you appreciate the incredible advantage of management teams with subordinate leaders who use their influence for good throughout the organization. Healthcare professionals who follow Christ have the greatest role model for using influence in a way that honors God, but we practice in a culture that recognizes power, politics and position. In this talk we will discuss principles for thriving in a subordinate leadership position in order to bring glory to the Father, even if our first chair leader isn’t a believer or a great team leader.

Speaker Bio Mike Chupp, MD, was born in Frankfort, Indiana and grew up in the suburbs of Indianapolis. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a pre-medical degree in chemistry from Taylor University in 1984, and then he graduated as an AOA scholar with his medical degree from Indiana University in 1988. He completed a five-year general surgery residency at Methodist Hospital in 1993. Since then, he has been a member of the Surgical Department of Southwestern Medical Clinic (a large Christian multi-specialty group) and Lakeland Regional Health System in St. Joseph, Michigan. Mike has been married to Pam for 25 years and they have four children: Steven, Melody, Kayla and Ashley. They recently completed 20 years of service as career missionaries with World Gospel Mission, serving at Tenwek Mission Hospital in Kenya. Dr. Chupp joined the executive leadership team at CMDA in 2016.

Saturday, 12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

Location: Gallatin

1 Hour CME

Workshops #2

UNDERSTANDING AND CARING FOR WOMEN IN UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES Mary Beth Adams, CNP, MSN, APRN Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Director; Belgrade, Montana

Workshop Description Using personal history of childhood emotional trauma and nine years of experience in working with troubled teens and abortion vulnerable women, Mary Beth will speak to providers on understanding the traumatic disintegrated brain, how to connect and establish a relationship of trust.

Objectives 1. Identify and understand adverse childhood events (ACEs) and their effect on women’s decisions in crisis.

2. Assess their roles as providers versus patient advocates.

3. Identify ways to improve communication and trust in provider-patient relationships.

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Saturday WORKSHOP SESSIONS Speaker Bio Mary Beth opened St. Catherine Family Health Care Clinic, a non-profit low cost clinic and pregnancy resource center, in 2008.

The clinic offers Christian-based healthcare to all ages and free prenatal care to any pregnant woman in need. Mary Beth is a member of the Catholic Medical Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and a board member for Maternal Life International. She is the mother of six and grandmother of 12. Mary Beth lives on a farm between Bozeman and Belgrade where she enjoys her horses, dogs, chickens and God’s creation.

Saturday, 12:40 - 1:40 p.m.

Location: Jefferson

1 Hour CME

Workshops #3

THE POWER OF THE CONVERSATION: PALLIATIVE CARE PEARLS TO USE IN YOUR PRACTICE EVERY DAY Becca Murphy, APRN, FNP-BC Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Workshop Description Learn to navigate meaningful conversations with patients and families to better define their personal goals, values, care preferences, and needs near end of life. We will also review aggressive management of physical, emotional and spiritual symptoms in advanced illness and when nearing death.

Objectives 1. Differentiate between palliative care and hospice.

2. Use tools to navigate end-of-life conversations.

3. Access resources to aggressively manage physical, emotional and spiritual symptoms in advance illness and nearing death.

Speaker Bio Becca is a nurse practitioner with Palliative Care Consultants at Bozeman Health. A native of Colorado, she earned her BSN at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and her MN at Montana State University. She has worked in family practice, internal medicine, home health, hospice and home infusion, as well as inpatient and outpatient palliative care. Becca is board certified as a family nurse practitioner and in advance practice hospice and palliative care nursing.

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Saturday PLENARY SESSION 4 FRIDAY, 8 - 9:30 P.M. MADISON PLENARY SPEAKER

Mary Neal, MD

Spine Surgeon; Jackson Hole, Wyoming Dr. Neal is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and former director of Spine Surgery at the University of Southern California. Dr. Neal has practiced in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the last 18 years. In 1999, she was pinned beneath the water while kayaking in South America and drowned. She had an extensive near death experience that transformed her perspective on life, and she believes every person can experience deep joy by making a similar transformation­—even without dying.

Session Information TO HEAVEN AND BACK

Is there life after death? Is God real? Is there sufficient reason to live by faith? Dr. Mary Neal’s walk with God has been both ordinary and extraordinary. She drowned on a South American river and went to heaven, conversed with angels and returned to earth. Her experiences provide confirmation that miracles still occur, show how God keeps His promises and explain why there is sufficient reason to live by faith. Dr. Neal will tell the story of her drowning and remarkable near death experience, as well as sharing how the experience transformed her faith, changed her perception of both life and death and provided joy even in the face of deep personal loss. She will also describe how this transformation can be achieved by all, even without dying.

SPECIAL NOTE Dr. Neal will be doing an author signing following this plenary session.

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Saturday NOTES

YOU CAN HELP Women Physicians in Christ is self-supporting and receives no funds from your CMDA dues. Will you prayerfully consider helping WPC establish a more predictable income by becoming a monthly giver during this conference? Forms are available at the WPC tables in the Exhibit Hall during the conference. We encourage you to consider using auto draft through your checking account instead of credit cards for monthly giving, as auto pay is rejected with credit cards any time you are issued a new card, requiring both your time and ours to reestablish the payments. If you want to hear more about the importance of monthly giving as a show of continuing support for WPC, please speak with any commission member at the conference. Thank you!

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Sunday, September 24

Sunday DAILY SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 24 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Huntley Dining Room

8:40 - 10 a.m.

Worship, Commissioning and Communion

Madison

THE CHRISTIAN PHYSICIAN’S OATH With gratitude to God, faith in Christ Jesus, and dependence on the Holy Spirit, I publicly profess my intent to practice medicine for the glory of God. With humility, I will seek to increase my skills. I will respect those who teach me and who broaden my knowledge. In turn, I will freely impart my knowledge and wisdom to others.

With God’s help, I will love those who come to me for healing and comfort. I will honor and care for each patient as a person made in the image of God, putting aside selfish interests, remaining pure and chaste at all times.

With God’s guidance, I will endeavor to be a good steward of my skills and of society’s resources. I will convey God’s love in my relationships with family, friends, and community. I will aspire to reflect God’s mercy in caring for the lonely, the poor, the suffering, and the dying.

With God’s direction, I will respect the sanctity of human life. I will care for all my patients, rejecting those interventions that either intentionally destroy or actively end human life, including the unborn, the weak and vulnerable, and the terminally ill.

With God’s grace, I will live according to this profession.

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Connections

Connections EXHIBITOR INFORMATION CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES

127 Hazelwood Barberton, OH 44203 www.chministries.org 330-798-5243 Joy Spriggs, Group Member Advisor jspriggs@chministries.org Christian Healthcare Ministries is a biblical health cost sharing ministry that is eligible under the U.S. Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA). More than 250,000 members have shared over $1 billion of each other’s healthcare costs. Founded in 1981, CHM is the first cost sharing ministry to be awarded as a Better Business A+Accredited Charity, and is a proud partner of Christian financial expert Dave Ramsey.

CMDA LIFE & LEADERSHIP COACHING

P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 www.cmdacoachingdirect.com www.cmda.org/coaching coaching@cmda.org Ann Tsen, MD, ACC, CMDA Life & Leadership Coach anntsencoaching@gmail.com The CMDA Life & Leadership Coaching program advances CMDA’s vision of “Transformed Doctors, Transforming the World.” CMDA’s professionally certified coaches focus on drawing out each person’s expertise, helping them to align with God’s call and purpose, optimize wellbeing and maximize influence. Our goal is to help Christian healthcare professionals live well, lead well and leave well. We offer individual, group and team coaching to help healthcare professionals tap into their full potential, reach their goals and address issues such as burnout, change and transition. We also teach a certified coaching training program uniquely tailored to training Christian healthcare professionals in coaching skills.

LIBERTY HEALTHSHARE

4845 Fulton Drive NW Canton, OH 44718 Libertyhealthshare.org 508-904-5312 Christen Varley, Public Affairs Specialist Liberty HealthShare and our sister ministry, Solidarity HealthShare, are communities of health-conscious people practicing Christian principles in sharing our healthcare costs. We support and encourage our members to achieve and preserve good health. We warmly welcome CMDA/WPC physicians to participate.

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Connections EXHIBITOR INFORMATION MEDSEND

999 Oronoque Lane Stratford, CT 06614 www.medsend.org Ilona Palomba, Donor Relations Coordinator ilona@medsend.org MedSend strategically funds qualified and committed American Christian healthcare professionals serving around the globe. We also help national Christ-followers obtain the advanced medical and biblical training they need to serve the underserved in their home countries. Together, they care for the medical and spiritual needs of people throughout the world who live in poverty and oppression

RONALD BLUE TRUST

300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30076 800-841-0362 www.ronblue.com With nationwide trust capabilities, Ronald Blue Trust provides wealth management strategies and trust services based on biblical principles to help clients make wise financial decisions, live generously and leave a lasting legacy. With over $7 billion of assets under management and advisement and a network of 13 branch offices, we serve 7,000 clients in almost all 50 states. As of 08/01/17 and subject to change.

Thank you to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for donating copies of Katy Luther, First Lady of the Reformation for each of our attendees. Thank you to Moody Publishers for donating copies of Humble Roots: How Humility Grounds and Nourishes Your Soul and The Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical Hospitality as a Way of Life for each of our attendees. Thank you to David Flower for coming again to volunteer his audio/visual expertise. Thank you to our CMDA designer, Mandi Mooney, for another beautiful WPC conference program. And thank you to Crossway Publishing for donating door prize copies of Alive in Him.

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Connections SPEAKER RECOMMENDED BOOKS NAME OF SPEAKER

SESSION TITLE

SPEAKER RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Mary Beth Adams, CNP, MSN, APRN

Understanding and Caring for Women in Unplanned Pregnancies

Unprotected by Miriam Grossman, MD The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce by Judith Wallerstein, PhD Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Illness by Robin KarrMorse Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion by Theresa Burke

Pam Liang, MD

Go For It! Medical Missions Panel

The Next Mile Short Term Missions for the Long Haul by Brian Heerwagen Foreign to Familiar: A Guide to Understanding Hot- and Cold-Climate Cultures by Sarah Lanier When Healthcare Hurts: An Evidence Based Guide for Best Practices in Global Health Initiatives by Greg Seager

Pam Liang, MD

The Praying Doctor

The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms by Tim Keller The Listening Life by Adam McHugh Unshaken-Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer by Sally Burke and Cyndie Claypool de Neve Prayer-Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller

Cara Brown, MD

Marriage Maintenance: His Needs, Her Needs by Willard Harley What a Female Physi- Sacred Influence by Gary Thomas cian CAN Do 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman The Couple Check Up by David Olson

Christine C. BorghiCavallaro, MD, FAAFP

Travel to Developing Countries: Care of Self & Patients While on Short-term Mission Trips

CDC Health Information for International Travel (commonly called the Yellow Book) The Travel and Tropical Medicine Manual, 5th Edition by Christopher Sanford, Elaine Jong and Paul Pottinger Tropical Medicine Lecture Notes, 7th Edition edited by Nick Beeching and Geoff Gill The Handbook of Medicine in Developing Countries, 4th Edition by Dennis Palmer, DO, and Catherine E. Wolf, MD, MPH

Linda Flower, MD

Identity Crisis: Physician, Clinician or “Provider”

The Patient Will See You Now by Eric Topol

Jane Goleman, MD

Discipleship: A Strategic Investment

The Great Commission Lifestyle by Robert Coleman Prayer: Finding Your Heart’s True Home by Richard Foster The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard The Complete Book of Discipleship by Bill Hull

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Connections SPEAKER RECOMMENDED BOOKS NAME OF SPEAKER

SESSION TITLE

SPEAKER RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Connie Hahn, DO

The Evidence for Spirituality

Spirituality in Patient Care: Why. How, What & When by Harold G. Koenig, MD Whispers: A Daily Devotional for Healthcare Professionals and Their Patients by Al Weir, MD A Minute of Margin: 180 Daily Devotions by Richard A. Swenson, MD Larimore WL, Parker M, Crowther M. Should clinicians incorporate positive spirituality into their practices? What does the evidence say?

(Review) Ann Behav Med. 2002(Feb);24(1):69-73.

Mary Neal, MD

To Heaven and Back

To Heaven and Back by Mary Neal, MD Lesson from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-filled Life by Mary Neal, MD

Kathleen Phelan, MD

Therapeutic Laughter

Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient by Norman Cousins

Clydette Powell, MD, MPH, FAAP

Opioid Adverse Events: Tracking and Prevention

Pathways to Safer Opioid Use (HHS, CME online training module) Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. HHS, Washington, DC, Nov 2016 HHS OIG Data Brief (OEI - 02-16-00290): High Part D Spending on Opioids and Substantial Growth in Compounded Drugs Raises Concerns; June 2016 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain; JAMA 2016:315 (15); 1624 - 1645

Rick Reese and Bob Irvine

The Grand Rescue

We Aspired: The Last Innocent Americans by Pete Sinclair

Tina Slusher, MD

Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice at Home and in Low-Middle Income countries

Slusher T. Measles. In: Spector J, Gibson T, eds. Atlas of Pediatrics in the Tropics Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics: Updated 2016 Slusher T, Vaucher Y, Greenwood C, Powell C, Nakakeeto-Kijjambu M. Newborn Care. In: Kamat DM, Fischer PR, eds. American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Global Child Health. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; Updated 2016.

Keating EM, Curtis BA, Slusher TM. Maternal Milk Volume and Breastmilk Expression: Implications for Diet and Nutrition in Infants.

In: Volume 5, Handbook of Dietary and Nutritional Aspects of Human Breast Milk. Wageningen Academic Publishers; 2013 Slusher T, Olusanya B. Neonatal Jaundice in Low-Middle Income Countries. In: Stevenson DK, Maisels MJ, Watchko JF, eds. Neonatal Jaundice Transient Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia of the Newborn.

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Leslie Walker, MD

Treating Bipolar Disease in Primary Care: A Practical Guide

Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families (Mondimore, 2006) Advances in Treatment of Bipolar Disorders (Ketter, 2015) Facing Bipolar: The Young Adult’s Guide to Dealing with Bipolar Disorder (Federman and Thomson, 2010)

58 — 2017 WPC Annual Conference

Because life never runs in a straight line

A special offer just for WPC 2017 Conference attendees

What is Life & Leadership Coaching?

Coaches use expert listening and powerful questions to support you in getting “unstuck” and accessing your God-given potential. We specialize in helping individuals reach their goals.

What do we help with?

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Burnout prevention and recovery Navigating transitions Work challenges Decision making Leadership development Work and life balance Improving relationships Thriving as a missionary And more

How can you learn more?

To learn more or to request a complimentary exploratory call, visit www.cmda.org/coaching.

Visit Our Booth Ann Tsen, MD, ACC, one of our CMDA certified coaches, will be available at our booth in the exhibit area. She would love to meet you and explore how the coaching program could meet your needs.

• Individual/Group Coaching • Team Coaching • Coach Training • Retreats and Workshop Presentations

Upcoming Coaching Courses October 20-21, 2017 January 25-26, 2018

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P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol, TN 37621 888-230-2637 www.cmda.org/coaching • coaching@cmda.org

Give to Grow Women Physicians in Christ Automatic Giving Did you know the programs and ministries of Women Physicians in Christ are completely self-funded? We are grateful for the generosity of office space provided by CMDA but beyond that, commissions like WPC do not receive funds from CMDA.

So join us as we Give to Grow!

You can help us develop an ongoing funding stream, providing the ability to budget, plan and develop our mission. Online giving can be set up easily at www.cmda.org/wpc or you can sign up here at the conference at the WPC bookstore.

Thank you for helping us better plan for WPC’s future through your automatic giving.

CONNECTION—IT’S WHAT GPS IS ALL ABOUT

GPS RETREATS

Grasping Power through Surrender

Fun, fellowship, learning and worshipping together

Sign up to attend or help plan a GPS Retreat today www.cmda.org/wpc

UPCOMING TRIPS Global Health Outreach

WPC is planning more wonderful trips in partnership with Global Health Outreach (GHO) that will truly bless the participants and make a difference in the lives of girls and women caught in human trafficking in Managua, Nicaragua.

January 6-13, 2018 and June 2018 House of Hope in Managua, Nicaragua www.houseofhopenicaragua.com These trips focus on meeting the healthcare needs in a Christian context for: the women and children who live at the House of Hope; prostitutes within the city who come to the House of Hope for worship, Bible study and microenterprise skills; and the surrounding community.

For more information and available dates, please visit www.cmda.org/gho.

Global Health Outreach • P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol, TN 37621

HILTON HEAD MEMORIES 2016

Why do I keep spending so much time and energy to go to the annual WP C conferences, especially when life as a medical student has been crazy?

WP C is t he one place where I don’t have t o explain who I am, why I have chosen t o do what I’ve done or why I am choosing t o stay in a career t hat is so dif f icult.

The women at WP C “get it.” They get t hat God’s cal ling is higher t han my comfort. They get t he drive t o pursue it. And t hey get my doubts and t houghts of giving it al l up.

They get al l of me—my C hristian side, my successf ul side, my science- y side, my future physicia n side, my spouse side and my hopeful ly-futur emom side. WP C is t he one place where I don’t wonder how much I am underst ood. I can just let go and enjoy t he fel lowship.

Because of our mutual love for Jesus and for medicine , we can communicate aut hentical ly and deeply. I can let my guard down and be real.

Spread the News

Help your fellow medical and dental students “get connected” with CMDA and WPC. Share your conference experience, let them know student scholarships are available through the generous donations of women physicians and dentists, and bring them with you next year to Vermont!

Women Physicians in Christ 2017 Annual Conference

2017 WPC Annual Conference Evaluation

September 21-24, 2017 Big Sky, Montana

Please rank the following: (5 = great, 1 = poor)

Overall Organization of Conference N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Conference Registration Procedures N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Hotel Room N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Food Quality N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Food Service N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Workshop Rooms N/A 1 2 3 4 5 Compared to other medical conferences I attend, this meeting is: (Circle one) More Expensive A Real Bargain In the Same Ballpark Why did you attend the conference? (Circle all that apply) Fellowship with other physicians CME Networking Plenary Speakers Personal Issues/Struggles Other: Personal Spiritual Growth Professional Issues/Struggles

The most important factors for me attending this conference: (Circle all that apply) Close to my home Topics These conferences are so In a location I would like to visit Cost wonderful that I would come Speakers CME/CDE no matter what Which way(s) did you hear about the conference? (Circle all that apply) Brochure Mailing Another CMDA Conference A friend / colleague CMDA / WPC Website

Email Blast(s)

Suggested conference locations: (Circle all that apply) Southeast

Midwest WPC Cruise Central Northwest Specific hotel / resort: Northeast West Coast Did you enjoy having all meals included from Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast? ď ą Yes

ď ą No

What is the ideal number of CME credits you would like available at the conference?

(up to 12)

Specific comments about individual speakers, worship leaders or program:

Suggested conference speakers, worship leaders and topics:

WPC could better meet needs of Women Physicians in Christ by: