CMDA National Convention Program 2017

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Transforming Lives AT THE PREMIER CONVENTION FOR CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS


WELCOME TO TRANSFORM Dear friends, Welcome! I’m excited about this year’s National Convention, and I hope you are too. I’m looking forward to great fellowship, worshiping together, being challenged and growing in my faith. Our theme this year is TRANSFORMing Lives. To do that better, I know I must be re-energized, re-equipped and persistently passionate about grasping every opportunity to touch the lives of other people. The good news is that God gives us that type of opportunity constantly with patients, neighbors and even strangers.

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Transforming lives is not an event; it is a lifestyle integrated into the fabric of who we are. It is accomplished through letting people know of our relationship with God and how He has transformed our lives. It happens through letting the Holy Spirit permeate our lives like water fills a sponge. When that happens, we exude love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness. I know people who do just that, and they have been God’s instruments to convict, inspire and grow me into what God designed me to be in service to Him. Those kinds of people are both magnetic and contagious. They draw me! I want to be around them. I want to become more like them by letting the Lord saturate my being until I overflow into other people’s lives. The messages from our speakers this weekend will “infect” you. Conversations with old and new friends around the dinner table will inspire you. Stories you will hear will stir you to action. Training will prepare you to serve others better. I remember my dad saying to me many times, “David, the only thing you will take to heaven with you is other people. Invest your life in others!” So welcome to our meeting full of advice on how to invest in others and transform lives. I pray it will pay rich dividends in your life for the kingdom! I’m glad you came! Blessings,

David Stevens, MD, MA (Ethics) James R. Hines, MD Chief Executive Officer President

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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Schedule and Maps...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Campus Maps................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Breakout Sessions......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Student & Resident Events.......................................................................................................................................... 9 Bookstore Schedule.................................................................................................................................................... 10 Devotions & Worship....................................................................................................................................................11 Special Events...............................................................................................................................................................12

Thursday Daily Schedule ..............................................................................................................................................................15 Plenary Session 1..........................................................................................................................................................16

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Saturday Daily Schedule..............................................................................................................................................................27 Plenary Session 4........................................................................................................................................................28 Breakout Sessions.......................................................................................................................................................30 Life Skills Institute........................................................................................................................................................37 Plenary Session 5........................................................................................................................................................38

Sunday Daily Schedule...............................................................................................................................................................41

Connections Our Sponsors................................................................................................................................................................43 Exhibitor Map................................................................................................................................................................44 Exhibitor Booth Locations..........................................................................................................................................45 Exhibitor Information...................................................................................................................................................46 Exhibitor Advertisements...........................................................................................................................................54 Convention Attendees...............................................................................................................................................67 VIE Poster Session......................................................................................................................................................79 Continuing Education Information...........................................................................................................................97 Session Evaluation..................................................................................................................................................... 101 2018 Registration Form............................................................................................................................................105

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Daily Schedule...............................................................................................................................................................19 Plenary Session 2....................................................................................................................................................... 20 Breakout Sessions...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Plenary Session 3....................................................................................................................................................... 25


DAILY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 4 4 - 7 p.m.

Registration Check-in / Welcome Reception

Johnson Spring 1

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

Rhododendron

7 - 9 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 1 - RICHARD A. SWENSON, MD

Johnson Spring 2

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Singles’ Reception

Johnson Spring Patio

7:15 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Rhododendron

7:15 - 7:45 a.m.

Regional Breakfasts

Dogwood Rooms

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Regional Meetings

Dogwood Rooms

9 - 10:15 a.m.

DEVOTIONS - REV. BERT JONES

Johnson Spring 2

10:15 - 11 a.m.

Coffee Break / Exhibit Hall / Heart to Heart Fellowship

Johnson Spring 1 / 5

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 2 - ELLIE LOFARO

Johnson Spring 2

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

Rhododendron

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Estate Planning Luncheon

Dogwood 1 B-C

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Various Locations

1:30 - 3:45 p.m.

National Student Community (All Students Welcome)

Mt. Laurel 1 C-D

1:30 - 3:45 p.m.

National Resident & Fellow Council (All Residents/Fellows Welcome)

Mt. Laurel 2

2:45 - 6 p.m.

Breakout Session with John Patrick, MD

Johnson Spring 2

2:45 - 6 p.m.

Breakout Session with Walt Larimore, MD

Jim Henry Auditorium

3 - 4 p.m.

American Academy of Medical Ethics State Director Meeting

Mt. Laurel 1 A-B

3 - 5 p.m.

Christian Physical Therapists International Meet and Greet

Mt. Laurel 3

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Student, Resident & Fellow Ultimate Frisbee Challenge

Ball Field

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Past Presidents / Trustees Reception

Dogwood 1 B-C

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

Rhododendron

7 - 9 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 3 - RICHARD A. SWENSON, MD

Johnson Spring 2

9:15 - 11 p.m.

Women Physicians in Christ Game Night

Mt. Laurel Lobby

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Medical Education International Reception

Dogwood 1 B-C

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Student, Resident & Fellow Bonfire

Mt. Laurel Fire Ring

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Bookstore Open House

Johnson Spring 1

7:15 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Rhododendron

7:15 - 8:45 a.m.

Women Physicians in Christ Breakfast

Dogwood 1 B-C

7:15 - 8:45 a.m.

Past Presidents’ Breakfast

Mt. Laurel 3

9 - 10:15 a.m.

DEVOTIONS - REV. BERT JONES

Johnson Spring 2

10:15 - 11 a.m.

VIE Poster Session

Johnson Spring 1

10:15 - 11 a.m.

Coffee Break / Exhibit Hall / Heart to Heart Fellowship

Johnson Spring 1 / 5

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 4 - ELLIE LOFARO

Johnson Spring 2

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Friday, May 5

Saturday, May 6

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SCHEDULE AND MAP 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

Rhododendron

1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Various Locations

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

Rhododendron

7 - 8:30 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 5 - GENE RUDD, MD

Johnson Spring 2

8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Global Health Outreach Reception

Dogwood 1 B-C

8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Women Physicians in Christ Bonfire

Mt. Laurel Fire Ring

7:15 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Rhododendron

9 - 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE - REV. BERT JONES

Johnson Spring 2

Sunday, May 7

Ridgecrest Conference Center Full Campus

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CAMPUS MAP

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Johnson Spring 2 FRIDAY 2:45 - 6 p.m. The Christian Mind: In the World The Christian Mind: In the Profession John Patrick, MD

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Jim Henry Auditorium FRIDAY 2:45 - 6 p.m. Spiritual Interventions in Clinical Practice: An Evidence-based Appraisal Walt Larimore, MD 3 Hours CME/CDE


BREAKOUT SESSIONS We encourage you to design your day to meet your unique needs. We’ve packed a great deal of information into the convention, so feel free to move in and out of the breakout sessions. Complete session descriptions are available for your use throughout the rest of the program.

Medical Track

Ethics Track

Johnson Spring 3

Johnson Spring 4

FRIDAY

FRIDAY 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Leadership Fundamentals for Healthcare Professionals John Mellinger, MD 1 Hour CME/CDE

SATURDAY

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Cross-Cultural Graduate Medical Education Keir Thelander, MD 1 Hour CME

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Rights of Conscience and the Stormans Case Dennis Sullivan, MD 50 Minutes CME/CDE

2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Emergency Tropical Medicine Cases Christo Philip, MD 1 Hour CME

2:30 - 3:20 p.m. Navigating between the Scylla of Steadfastness and the Charybdis of Acquiescence William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA (Ethics) 50 Minutes CME/CDE

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. The Healthcare Professional and Human Trafficking Gloria Halverson, MD 1 Hour CME/CDE

3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Legal Issues for Conscientious Healthcare Professionals Steven H. Aden, JD 50 Minutes CME/CDE 4:30 - 5:20 p.m. Panel Discussion: Cases and Questions of Healthcare Conscience in the Real World All Ethics Track Speakers 30 Minutes CME/CDE

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SATURDAY

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Is the Right of Conscience Obsolete? Christopher Hook, MD 1 Hour CME/CDE


BREAKOUT SESSIONS We encourage you to design your day to meet your unique needs. We’ve packed a great deal of information into the convention, so feel free to move in and out of the breakout sessions. Complete session descriptions are available for your use throughout the rest of the program.

Spiritual Life/Family Track

Dental Track

Johnson Spring 5

Mt. Laurel 1 A-B

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FRIDAY

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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. An Atheist Perspective on the Modern American Church Grat Correll, MD

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. The Secret to Practice Success Peter E. Dawson, DDS 1 Hour CDE

SATURDAY 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Parenting Preschool and Elementary Aged Children through a Gospel Lens Margaret Yoon, MD

2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Parenting Adolescents (and Beyond) through a Gospel Lens Margaret Yoon, MD

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. The Christian Mind: In the Family John Patrick, MD

2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Types of Pain in TMD Patients William Angus, DDS .5 Hour CDE

3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Building an Authentic Christian Culture in Your Practice

Steve Cartin, BS, MDiv .5 Hour CDE

4:30 - 5 p.m. The Least of These Elizabeth “Elise” Rich, DDS

5 - 5:30 p.m. Planning and Executing a Short-term Dental Mission Trip Warren Rich, DDS

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STUDENT & RESIDENT EVENTS In addition to the robust schedule of encouraging, challenging and stimulating sessions, there are also a mixture of events focused specifically for students, residents and fellows. These special events are designed to help you grow as a Christian healthcare student.

Special Events Just for Students, Residents and Fellows FRIDAY

Life Skills Institute Jim Henry Auditorium

SATURDAY 1:30 - 3:45 p.m. National Student Community (All Students Welcome) Mt. Laurel 1 C-D

2:30 - 3:20 p.m. Introduction to Human Trafficking: What Healthcare Trainees Need to Know Rachel DiSanto, MD

4 - 5:30 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee Challenge Ball Field - First on Left

9:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bonfire Mt. Laurel Fire Ring

3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Demystifying Evangelism Glenn Pearson, FACHE

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Students and Residents/Fellows Panel Discussion

SATURDAY 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Life Skills Institute Jim Henry Auditorium

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1:30 - 3:45 p.m. National Resident & Fellow Council (All Residents and Fellows Welcome) Mt. Laurel 2

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. The Anti-Fleece Method: Decision-making God’s Way Glenn Pearson, FACHE


BOOKSTORE SCHEDULE

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Located in Johnson Spring 1

Thursday, May 4 4 - 7 p.m.

Conference Check-in

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Friday, May 5 10:15 - 11 a.m.

Coffee Break

1 - 5:30 p.m. 9 - 10:30 p.m.

Bookstore Open House

Saturday, May 6 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Shop early— quantities are limited!

Coffee Break

1 - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 7 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Last Chance to Purchase Materials

Bookstore is located on the first floor of Johnson Spring at the end of the Exhibit Hall. Resources also available online at www.shopcmda.org.

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DEVOTIONS & WORSHIP Devotions - Rev. Bert Jones

SPEAKING SCHEDULE Friday Morning Devotions Saturday Morning Devotions Sunday Morning Worship Service

Worship - Stephanie Seefeldt Stephanie Seefeldt loves to lead God’s people in congregational worship, using the best of both historic hymnody and modern worship music. She has worked as the worship leader in megachurches, neighborhood parishes and everywhere in between. She served at Elmbrook Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin under the leadership of Stuart and Jill Briscoe. As part of the worship leadership team of Anne Graham Lotz’s Just Give Me Jesus event, Stephanie has sung at venues as historic as London’s Royal Albert Hall and as large as Atlanta’s Philips Arena, but her true passion continues to be the local church. At Trinity Church in Baraboo, Wisconsin, where her husband Scott is the pastor, she serves as organist and worship coordinator, as well as women’s ministry and communications director. Stephanie and Scott have four children.

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Rev. Bert L. Jones serves as the Senior Pastor at Woodburn Missionary Church in Woodburn, Indiana. He previously served as the President and CEO of GO InterNational, as well as the Director of Leadership & Church Ministries at CMDA. Prior to working at CMDA, Bert planted Harvest Community Church in Kittanning, Pennsylvania and served as its Lead Pastor. Since 1988, Bert has led multiple mission teams nationally and internationally. He has traveled on five different continents and to 33 different countries to teach and preach the gospel. Bert coauthored Leadership Proverbs with Dr. David Stevens. He is a certified instructor for the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement and frequently teaches lessons regionally for the Perspectives movement. He graduated from Asbury University in 1989 with a degree in Bible. Bert and his wife Cheryl have been married since 1989 and have three children.


SPECIAL EVENTS Regional Breakfasts and Meetings Friday, May 5 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. — Regional Breakfasts 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. — Regional Meetings

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Join your regional director for fellowship and time to discuss plans for the upcoming year. If you want to become more active in your region, please be sure to attend. A breakfast buffet will be set up in the Dogwood Lobby. Get your breakfast and then go to your region’s location as indicated below.

REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Midwest Allan Harmer, ThM, DMin Northeast Scott Boyles, MDiv Southern Will Gunnels, MDiv Western Michael McLaughlin, MDiv

WPC Activities

Friday, May 5 WPC Game Night 9:15 - 11 p.m. Mt. Laurel Lobby Saturday, May 6 WPC Breakfast 7:15 - 8:45 a.m. Dogwood 1 B-C WPC Bonfire 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Mt. Laurel Fire Ring

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LOCATION Dogwood 2 C-D Dogwood 2 A-B Dogwood 1 B-C Dogwood 1 A

Heart to Heart Fellowship

Fellowship for Women Friday and Saturday Mornings 10:15 - 11 a.m. Johnson Spring 5 All women attending the convention are invited to join us for coffee and a time of fellowship before the next plenary session begins. We hope you will join us!


SPECIAL EVENTS Estate Planning Luncheon Friday, May 5 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Dogwood 1 B-C Please register in the Convention Office on the first floor of Johnson Spring.

Guest Speaker George Duffin NCF, Charitable Gift Annuity Program Manager

My Transformation Story “I am finding it hard to put into words what this trip meant for my spiritual walk with Jesus. From the moment we arrived I was being pushed outside my comfort zone. But if putting my comfortable life on hold and becoming uncomfortable means getting to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, then I will choose uncomfortable every time. The most impactful experience came from when I went on a home visit to a family who appeared to have nothing except a rudimentary dirt floor home. The father of the house was almost blind and, after giving him the strongest pair of glasses I had, tears started flowing and the biggest smile appeared on his face. ‘I feel like a new man,’ the translator conveyed to me. After talking with the man a while longer, I realized my first impressions were wrong: this man had everything. He talked about his relationship with Jesus and his family like nothing else mattered and it was then that I realized how often I desire more than Jesus. As I tried to process what I had just seen, I decided to get baptized the next day as a public declaration that my relationship with Jesus was enough to satisfy every desire of my life. Although I have been a Christian for the last eight years, I had put off being baptized for various reasons, but that night I felt God calling me to declare publicly that He alone satisfies my life and nothing else matters.” —A participant on a Global Health Outreach trip to Nicaragua

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For more than 25 years, George Duffin has helped ministries and their supporters to wisely leverage charitable giving tools. He attended Morehouse College with a desire to become an actuary. During his matriculation, he became ardently involved with The Impact Movement, a ministry birthed from Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ). After Morehouse, he served 14 years with Charles Stanley’s In Touch Ministries. Later, George founded The Kingdom Development Group, Inc. Since 2005, he has been with National Christian Foundation (NCF), the world’s largest Christian granting foundation and 9th largest U.S. charity. Through NCF, George serves 172 ministries helping their supporters to wisely leverage charitable giving tools. He also serves on the board of directors for The Impact Movement and as an elder at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia.


Transforming Lives THROUGH SERVING THE NEEDY IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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DAILY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 4 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Rhododendron

8:45 - 9:30 a.m.

New Representative Orientation and Training

Jim Henry Auditorium

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

House of Representatives Session

Jim Henry Auditorium

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

Rhododendron

1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

House of Representatives Session (continued)

Jim Henry Auditorium

2 - 5 p.m.

Commission on Human Trafficking Meeting

Mt. Laurel 4

4 - 7 p.m.

Registration Check-in / Welcome Reception

Johnson Spring 1

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

Rhododendron

7 - 9 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 1 - RICHARD A. SWENSON, MD

Johnson Spring 2

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Singles’ Reception

Johnson Spring Patio

Thursday

Take Time to Pray While you are at Ridgecrest Conference Center, be sure to spend time in prayer throughout the National Convention. If you need someone to pray with you about specific concerns, please visit the Johnson Spring Boardroom on the third floor of Johnson Spring on Friday and Saturday mornings from 7 - 9 a.m. There will be individuals there to share your burden as you go before the throne. Whether you are praying alone or with newfound friends, you will definitely leave feeling renewed and refreshed after spending some quiet time with the Lord.

“What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also” (1 Corinthians 14:16, ESV).

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PLENARY SESSION 1 7 - 9 p.m. - Johnson Spring 2 Speaker Information RICHARD A. SWENSON, MD

Thursday

Futurist, physician-researcher, author and educator

SPEAKING SCHEDULE Thursday Evening Plenary Friday Evening Plenary

Richard A. Swenson, MD, received his BS in physics from Denison University and his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine. In 1982, following five years of private practice, he accepted a teaching position with the University of Wisconsin Medical School, Department of Family Medicine where he taught for 15 years. He currently is a full-time futurist, physician-researcher, author and educator. He has written 10 books, including Margin and The Overload Syndrome. He has presented widely on the themes of margin, stress, overload, life balance, contentment, complexity, societal change, healthcare and future trends. A representative listing of presentations include medical, professional, educational, governmental and management groups, Congress, NASA and the Pentagon. He has written on the future of healthcare, helping to initiate a national multi-disciplinary group examining the healthcare crisis and exploring new paradigms. Dr. Swenson and his wife Linda live in Wisconsin.

Session Information THE HIDDEN POWER OF GOD We live in two worlds simultaneously. Two realities, one visible, the other invisible, completely linked. If we take a step in one, we take a step in the other. Every word we speak in our material world echoes in the spiritual world. For God’s part, this is necessarily the season of hiddenness, and that means, for our part, it is necessarily the season of faith. What kind of infinite capacity does God have stockpiled on the other side of the veil? Does He ever share it with us? Is our faith truly “the certainty of what we do not see?” Since the essence of reality is non-material, it is important we anchor ourselves correctly.

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Today’s welcome reception is sponsored by...

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Transforming Lives THROUGH LIVING OUT THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST ON CAMPUS

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DAILY SCHEDULE Friday, May 5 Breakfast

Rhododendron

7:15 - 7:45 a.m.

Regional Breakfasts

Dogwood Rooms

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Regional Meetings

Dogwood Rooms

9 - 10:15 a.m.

DEVOTIONS - REV. BERT JONES

Johnson Spring 2

10:15 - 11 a.m.

Coffee Break / Exhibit Hall / Heart to Heart Fellowship

Johnson Spring 1 / 5

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 2 - ELLIE LOFARO

Johnson Spring 2

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

Rhododendron

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Estate Planning Luncheon

Dogwood 1 B-C

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Various Locations

1:30 - 3:45 p.m.

National Student Community (All Students Welcome)

Mt. Laurel 1 C-D

1:30 - 3:45 p.m.

National Resident & Fellow Council (All Residents/Fellows Welcome)

Mt. Laurel 2

2:45 - 6 p.m.

Breakout Session with John Patrick, MD

Johnson Spring 2

2:45 - 6 p.m.

Breakout Session with Walt Larimore, MD

Jim Henry Auditorium

3 - 4 p.m.

American Academy of Medical Ethics State Director Meeting

Mt. Laurel 1 A-B

3 - 5 p.m.

Christian Physical Therapists International Meet and Greet

Mt. Laurel 3

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Student, Resident & Fellow Ultimate Frisbee Challenge

Ball Field

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Past Presidents / Trustees Reception

Dogwood 1 B-C

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

Rhododendron

7 - 9 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 3 - RICHARD A. SWENSON, MD

Johnson Spring 2

9:15 - 11 p.m.

Women Physicians in Christ Game Night

Mt. Laurel Lobby

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Medical Education International Reception

Dogwood 1 B-C

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Student, Resident & Fellow Bonfire

Mt. Laurel Fire Ring

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Bookstore Open House

Johnson Spring 1

Morning Devotions Notes with Rev. Bert Jones Be Transformed through Surrender As leaders, we are often looking for ways to conquer and control our circumstances in life to gain success. However, the Bible teaches a simple principle for power and transformation that is radically different than the plan of the world. In this Bible study, we will look at the freedom that comes through surrender.

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Friday

7:15 - 8:15 a.m.


PLENARY SESSION 2 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Johnson Spring 2 Speaker Information ELLIE LOFARO

Friday

Founder, Heart Mind & Soul Ministries

SPEAKING SCHEDULE Friday Morning Plenary Saturday Morning Plenary

Ellie Lofaro is the founder of Heart Mind & Soul Ministries, and her message is a blend of plainspoken truth, common sense practicality and disarming humor. A serious student of Scripture and an observer of culture, Ellie has developed a unique teaching style that touches the heart, stimulates the mind and nourishes the soul—thus inspiring her to establish Heart Mind & Soul Ministries. Ellie has committed her life to sharing the gospel. She previously served as a youth group leader, public high school English teacher, women’s ministry coordinator and Christian radio talk show host. She continues to be blessed with a broad array of opportunities to communicate her passion for Christ through international speaking engagements, authoring books, appearing on radio and television and teaching a weekly non-denominational Bible Study. Ellie’s husband Frank is the CEO of Prison Fellowship International, and they have three children.

Session Information BEING AN OVERCOMER - JOSHUA 3 We all want to get where we are going. But life presents detours and derailments. Maybe you have stood in a difficult place for a long time. Maybe you’ve grown a bit numb. Maybe you’ve started to doubt. Maybe you’re wondering if God has forgotten you—or worse—that He sees your pain and refuses to respond. Come and be encouraged as we explore the Lord’s promises and learn practical ways to overcome obstacles, hurdles and the stuff in our way. You will learn four steps toward: • being an overcomer (rather than being overcome); • being a victor (instead of a victim); and • being faithful (versus fearful).

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My Transformation Story “CMDA has been nothing less than a blessing for me the past year. Entering dental school I was fearful for the stresses associated with a vigorous educational program and began to pray for fellow believers to encourage me along the way. The Lord kindly answered that prayer generously through the community I have with CMDA. Both students and professionals have impacted me in a special way. I am encouraged daily on how to better equip myself to share the love of Christ in school and my future practice. Seeing students, faculty and professionals serve our chapter despite the time school and work requires has been wonderful.” —A CMDA student member

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Medical Track - Johnson Spring 3

Friday

Leadership Fundamentals for Healthcare Professionals 1 Hour CME/CDE John Mellinger, MD Vice Chair Department of Surgery, Professor and Chair General Surgery, J. Roland Folse Endowed Chair in Surgery, Residency Program Director; Springfield, Illinois Modern medical and dental practice involves many challenges, including increasing financial, administrative bureaucratic and cultural pressures. In such settings, leadership skills are increasingly critical for the efficient delivery of care delivered with quality and compassion. Most healthcare workers have had limited, if any, focused leadership training in their professional journey. This presentation will give a broad overview of some critical leadership competencies, as well as explore how they may be developed by practicing professionals to expand the value they add to the lives of their patients, colleagues and organizations. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Outline effective leadership practices. • Discuss essential skills for optimizing interpersonal and team function, including conflict management. • Describe elements of an effective time management strategies for busy professionals.

Ethics Track - Johnson Spring 4 Is the Right of Conscience Obsolete? 1 Hour CME/CDE Christopher Hook, MD Associate Professor of Medicine & Chair, Mayo Enterprise Ethics Education Committee, Mayo Clinic; Rochester, Minnesota The right of conscience is under severe attack throughout Western civilization. Nowhere is this more evident than the assault by governmental and professional bodies against the rights of healthcare professionals who oppose the expanding culture of death, as well as the perversion of medicine required by “progressive” political agendas and demands. This session will describe in detail elements of the war on healthcare right of conscience, with a focus on the issue of medical killing (physicianassisted suicide and euthanasia) and, particularly, recent developments in Canada, which are likely harbingers for similar proposals in the United States. We will dismantle the arguments employed by the enemies of conscience and provide arguments defending the personal, social and medical necessity of conscience protections for healthcare professionals.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Articulate the necessity of freedom of conscience to maintain a medicine worth trusting. • Dismantle and refute the arguments used by the opposition of rights of conscience. • Describe the specific elements of the war on freedom of conscience for healthcare professionals.

Spiritual Life / Family Track - Johnson Spring 5 An Atheist Perspective on the Modern American Church Grat Correll, MD Family Physician; Blountville, Tennessee

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What do outsiders see when they look through the stained glass windows at us inside? Increasingly so, believers have segregated themselves from the non-believing world. Doing so keeps us from being salt and light. How can we share Christ with them if we don’t event know what they think about us? This lecture is being taught by someone who grew up on the other side, in an effort to help us bridge the divide.


BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2:45 - 6 p.m. Johnson Spring 2 The Christian Mind John Patrick, MD President, Augustine College; Spencerville, Ontario, Canada

Friday

The Christian Mind: In the World For the first half of the afternoon session, Dr. Patrick will discuss why the world we inhabit is post-Christian and reductionist. It is dominated by feelings and is therefore not logical. In preparation for engaging the world, he encourages us to meditate on John 16:7-15, but especially verses 8-11. The Christian Mind: In the Profession For the remainder of the afternoon, Dr. Patrick will help us prepare for hard times in our profession by encouraging us to decide now those areas where we will not yield. He will explain why transcendence matters, why medicine is an amoral activity, why the commitment to not kill is vital and why conscience rights matter.

Jim Henry Auditorium Spiritual Interventions in Clinical Practice: An Evidence-based Appraisal 3 Hours CME/CDE Walt Larimore, MD Family Physician, Adjunct Clinical Faculty, In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program; Colorado Springs, Colorado In this workshop, you will learn why spiritual interventions, particularly a spiritual assessment, are now considered part and parcel of quality clinical healthcare. You will also learn how and when to apply spiritual interventions, when indicated, in clinical care. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Discuss why spiritual interventions, when indicated, are appropriate and ethical in healthcare. • Define the relationship between spiritual health and physical/emotional/relational health. • Discuss how to write a spiritual assessment. • Discuss how to build a Spiritual Care Team. • Teach these principles to other healthcare professionals within your influence.

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PLENARY SESSION 3 7 - 9 p.m. - Johnson Spring 2 Speaker Information RICHARD A. SWENSON, MD Futurist, physician-researcher, author and educator

Session Information UNDENIABLE TRENDS, UNSTABLE WORLD, UNDEFEATABLE GOD By Dr. Swenson’s calculations spanning 40,000 hours of research, we live in the most interesting time in two millennia. Speaking on a dimensional scale, the world has never witnessed such conditions, for good or ill. It is important to remember that this moment was chosen for us by God, and He is not in the least distressed. There might be chaos on earth, but there is a throne in heaven.

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Friday

SPEAKING SCHEDULE Thursday Evening Plenary Friday Evening Plenary

Richard A. Swenson, MD, received his BS in physics from Denison University and his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine. In 1982, following five years of private practice, he accepted a teaching position with the University of Wisconsin Medical School, Department of Family Medicine where he taught for 15 years. He currently is a full-time futurist, physician-researcher, author and educator. He has written 10 books, including Margin and The Overload Syndrome. He has presented widely on the themes of margin, stress, overload, life balance, contentment, complexity, societal change, healthcare and future trends. A representative listing of presentations include medical, professional, educational, governmental and management groups, Congress, NASA and the Pentagon. He has written on the future of healthcare, helping to initiate a national multi-disciplinary group examining the healthcare crisis and exploring new paradigms. Dr. Swenson and his wife Linda live in Wisconsin.


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DAILY SCHEDULE Saturday, May 6 Breakfast

Rhododendron

7:15 - 8:45 a.m.

Women Physicians in Christ Breakfast

Dogwood 1 B-C

7:15 - 8:45 a.m.

Past Presidents’ Breakfast

Mt. Laurel 3

9 - 10:15 a.m.

DEVOTIONS - REV. BERT JONES

Johnson Spring 2

10:15 - 11 a.m.

VIE Poster Session

Johnson Spring 1

10:15 - 11 a.m.

Coffee Break / Exhibit Hall / Heart to Heart Fellowship

Johnson Spring 1 / 5

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 4 - ELLIE LOFARO

Johnson Spring 2

12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

Rhododendron

1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Various Locations

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

Rhododendron

7 - 8:30 p.m.

PLENARY SESSION 5 - GENE RUDD, MD

Johnson Spring 2

8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Global Health Outreach Reception

Dogwood 1 B-C

8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Women Physicians in Christ Bonfire

Mt. Laurel Fire Ring

Morning Devotions Notes with Rev. Bert Jones Be Transformed through Service The Bible tells us that Jesus came not to be served but to serve. Imagine the impact and transformation that could take place in our lives if we would learn this simple practice of serving God with all our hearts and serving others. In this Bible study, we will take a look at the power of service in Scripture.

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Saturday

7:15 - 8:15 a.m.


PLENARY SESSION 4 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Johnson Spring 2 Speaker Information ELLIE LOFARO

Saturday

Founder, Heart Mind & Soul Ministries

SPEAKING SCHEDULE Friday Morning Plenary Saturday Morning Plenary

Ellie Lofaro is the founder of Heart Mind & Soul Ministries, and her message is a blend of plainspoken truth, common sense practicality and disarming humor. A serious student of Scripture and an observer of culture, Ellie has developed a unique teaching style that touches the heart, stimulates the mind and nourishes the soul— thus inspiring her to establish Heart Mind & Soul Ministries. Ellie has committed her life to sharing the gospel. She previously served as a youth group leader, public high school English teacher, women’s ministry coordinator and Christian radio talk show host. She continues to be blessed with a broad array of opportunities to communicate her passion for Christ through international speaking engagements, authoring books, appearing on radio and television and teaching a weekly non-denominational Bible Study. Ellie’s husband Frank is the CEO of Prison Fellowship International, and they have three children.

Session Information WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE ABUNDANT LIFE? - JOHN 10:10 Jesus’ promise for our life is so hopeful, but if we’re honest, some of us experience something more like “the hollow life” or “the halfway life.” We’ve been faithful and have tried to live according to His will, but for all the tidy sincerity, our spiritual life often seems dull and empty. The antidote? We will have a spiritual heart checkup (based on Moses in Hebrews 11), and note five traits of a healthy Christian. It’s time to get well!

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Saturday

My Transformation Story “Our CMDA community has been afforded so many wonderful opportunities to enter peoples’ lives and minister to them through healthcare. We have cared for the downtrodden, those cast aside by society and those who have endured unthinkable hardship. If Jesus were here in the flesh today, I believe these are precisely the ones whose company He would seek. They each have a face, a name, a personality, a story and inestimable value that the world often overlooks. I wish I could convey to each one how precious they are to the Lord! It begins with showing them compassion, respect and caring for them as a whole person. There are some patients that move and break my heart so that I can never forget them. While the world dismissively labels them as ‘homeless’ or ‘stripper,’ I have come to know them by their names and recognize that they are far more than that. They are broken people who still reflect the image of their Creator. I pray we may continue to learn to see people as Christ sees them and strive to see them healed.” —A CMDA member serving the homeless in the local community

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS Medical Track - Johnson Spring 3 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday

Cross-Cultural Graduate Medical Education 1 Hour CME Keir Thelander, MD Chief Medical Officer, Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons; Strongsville, Ohio Cross-cultural graduate medical education is becoming more prevalent as a means of engaging and investing in developing countries. In spite of good intentions, information transmission and education by the teacher is often hindered by assumptions and a lack of understanding of the learner culture. Presenting examples of challenges faced and victories seen with a backdrop of surgical education in Africa, this talk will provide a framework for implementing Western-style education. Resident evaluation and program perspectives will also be discussed. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Utilize new skills in culturally appropriate educational styles in a typical sub-Saharan Africa setting. • Identify methods to evaluate learners that will encourage better performance.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Emergency Tropical Medicine Cases 1 Hour CME Christo Philip, MD Emergency Medicine Physician, UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, Texas This session will cover a series of emergency tropical medicine cases, including the emergency presentations of tropical diseases, diagnosis and treatment. These cases were all collected from the Indian subcontinent in a rural mission hospital setting. Cases include common tropical diseases like tuberculosis, different types of parasitic infections and more rare diseases like scrub typhus, rabies, tetanus and leptospirosis. Other topics that will be covered include neurotoxic envenomations and ingestions of common toxic plants and pesticides seen in the tropics. There will also be a discussion of management of medical problems in a resource-limited setting, including removal of esophageal foreign bodies, pericardiocentesis and bedside burr hole placement. Videos and case-based presentations will be used to highlight important clinical findings.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Describe the classic presentations of common tropical infections, including tuberculosis, malaria, dengue and leptospirosis. • Evaluate the different treatment modalities available for treatment of ingested foreign bodies, pericardial tamponade and subdural hemorrhage in a resource-limited setting. • Identify common clinical conditions with rare presentations due to delay in treatment or diagnosis, which are often seen in resource-limited settings.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS Medical Track - Johnson Spring 3 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. The Healthcare Professional and Human Trafficking 1 Hour CME/CDE Gloria Halverson, MD Professor Emeritus, Medical College of Wisconsin Department OB/Gyn; Brookfield, Wisconsin It is now estimated that more than 45 million people worldwide are being trafficked. This session will explore how healthcare is a very important issue in dealing with this population, both to identify the victims and to appropriately treat them and make referrals. Some suggestions for this will come both from the literature, personal experience and video testimony of trafficked victims.

My Transformation Story “I don’t think that in my whole life I have been able to talk about Jesus so much to seeking people. One student said he had never met someone with such a spirit, which I told him was obviously him seeing Jesus’ Spirit in me. Christian women students told me it was such a wonderful thing to get to watch a Christian marriage in action. Their hearts to live out the gospel, invite their friends to the conference and reach others with their newfound faith in a country where most of their friends grew up in atheism was profoundly beautiful.” —A participant on a Medical Education International trip to Albania

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At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify signs and symptoms that may indicate a person has been trafficked. • Discuss appropriate principles for interviewing victims. • Identify specific medical issues which should be evaluated in this population.


BREAKOUT SESSIONS The Robert Orr Lecture Series in Bioethics Ethics Track - Johnson Spring 4

1:30 - 2:20 p.m.

Saturday

Rights of Conscience and the Stormans Case 50 Minutes CME/CDE Dennis Sullivan, MD Director, Center for Bioethics School of Pharmacy, Cedarville University; Cedarville, Ohio Recently enacted Board of Pharmacy rules in the state of Washington require that pharmacies in the state stock and dispense all contraceptive agents, including Plan B One-Step, regardless of their mechanism of action and despite any pro-life ethical views held by pharmacists. Despite a lawsuit by the Stormans family, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the state board’s regulation, and the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the case. The State Board of Pharmacy in California also recently issued similar rules to those in Washington. This presentation will address the rights of conscience of Christian pharmacists as well as the implications for physicians. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Describe the competing ethical duties that inform claims of conscience. • Assess how legal constraints play a role in these conflicts. • Extrapolate from this case key principles that undergird other healthcare claims of conscience.

2:30 - 3:20 p.m. Navigating between the Scylla of Steadfastness and the Charybdis of Acquiescence 50 Minutes CME/CDE William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA (Ethics) Neurologist; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida One of the most challenging personal ethical decisions concerns when and under what circumstances one must hold unwaveringly to principle, even at the risk of being criticized, ostracized, misunderstood or penalized, versus when one should acquiesce with a requirement that is fashionable or mandated, even if it is harmful or unjust. At stake are one’s integrity, one’s ability to continue in one’s profession and one’s standing before God. These are questions of conscience. The speaker will examine this question from a perspective of Christian ethics. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Evaluate the sometimes competing moral categories of principlism and pragmatism. • Discuss examples of biblical wisdom that can provide guidance in situations of potential ethical compromise.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS The Robert Orr Lecture Series in Bioethics Ethics Track - Johnson Spring 4

3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Legal Issues for Conscientious Healthcare Professionals 50 Minutes CME/CDE Steven H. Aden, JD Senior Counsel, Director of Life Alliances; Washington, D.C. Conscientious healthcare professionals whose medical ethics and/or spiritual beliefs do not permit them to assist in abortion, sterilization, assisted suicide or similar procedures face many professional and legal challenges. This session will discuss the legal means of protection available to such practitioners in federal and state constitutional and statutory law.

4:30 - 5:20 p.m. Panel Discussion: Cases and Questions of Healthcare Conscience in the Real World 30 Minutes CME/CDE Moderator: William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA (Ethics) Panelists: C. Christopher Hook, MD; Dennis M. Sullivan, MD, MA; William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA; Steve Aden, JD The right of conscience is the right of an individual to refuse to do something requested by another on the basis of a deeply-held moral belief. Conscience is at the heart of the healthcare professional’s commitment to honesty, compassion and responsibility to prevent harm. The faculty will discuss cases and address questions from the audience concerning situations where rights of conscience were at issue. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify the relevant ethical principles at issue for each of the cases discussed. • Define what does and what does not constitute a legitimate right of conscience. • Discuss examples of biblical wisdom that can provide guidance in situations when conscience is in opposition to public policy.

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At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify multiple sources of federal and state protections for conscientious beliefs. • Utilize the federal and state protections for conscientious beliefs in your settings. • Articulate the basis for conscientious beliefs and the basics of legal protections for them. • Articulate beliefs to patients, healthcare management and fellow healthcare professionals.


BREAKOUT SESSIONS Dental Track - Mt. Laurel 1 A-B 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. The Secret to Practice Success 1 Hour CDE Peter E. Dawson, DDS Dentist, Founder, The Dawson Academy; St. Petersburg, Florida

Saturday

Too many dentists put the primary focus on themselves when bringing a new patient into the practice. At this session, Dr. Dawson will explain what he considers an absolutely foolproof approach for building any practice following sound Christian principles plus three rules for decision making. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Have a clear format to follow for each new patient. • Make right decisions regarding work/life balance using three basic rules.

2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Types of Pain in TMD Patients .5 Hour CDE William Angus, DDS Dentist; Richmond, Virginia Diagnosing pain in the dental office is a daily challenge for all dental practitioners. What happens when the patient has unusual signs and symptoms that complicate the diagnosis? Is the pain odontogenic, occlusal, myofascial, TMJ or cervical? Having a methodical approach can greatly enhance the treatment outcome. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Diagnose types of pain in the TMD patient. • Understand why the patient is experiencing these types of pains.

3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Building an Authentic Christian Culture in Your Practice .5 Hour CDE Steve Cartin, BS, MDiv Owner, Cartin Coaching; Graniteville, South Carolina Organizations find it easier to annunciate their culture than to live it out in daily operations and decision-making. Recognizing and addressing the key performance indicators

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS Dental Track - Mt. Laurel 1 A-B of an authentic Christian culture gives structure to continued or future growth. When three essential components of a Christian business culture give form to the values which guide the leaders of a practice or business, members of the team have the framework for undergirding the leader(s)’ direction and goals. Having available tools at hand to strengthen an authentic Christian culture is often an important step to moving forward from where you are. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify three key performance indicators of an authentic Christian dental practice culture. • Articulate the three primary components of an authentic Christian business culture.

4:30 - 5 p.m.

During this session, we will discuss God’s heart for the “least of these,” including how and why we should be leveraging our skills and our hearts as healthcare professionals to care and love the “least of these.”

5 - 5:30 p.m. Planning and Executing a Short-term Dental Mission Trip Warren Rich, DDS Dentist; Hampstead, North Carolina Going on a short-term dental mission trip sounds exciting, but how do you go about doing it? And if you do go, what are you trying to accomplish? This short presentation provides a framework to explore and answer these and other questions as you make preparations to serve God with the skills He has given you. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: • Have a framework of questions to answer before getting on that first airplane. • Think about the “ends” that they would like to accomplish with this trip. • Identify the main thing in a short-term mission trip (it’s not what you do).

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Saturday

The Least of These Elizabeth “Elise” Rich, DDS Dentist; Memphis, Tennessee


BREAKOUT SESSIONS Spiritual Life/Family Track - Johnson Spring 5 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Parenting Preschool and Elementary Aged Children through a Gospel Lens Margaret Yoon, MD Psychiatrist; New York, New York

Saturday

This session will discuss parenting as Christians during your child(ren)’s early developmental stages through grade school. We will look at modern secular views of parenting, the current psychological understanding of parenting styles and how the gospel succeeds as a guiding principle. We will be challenged to see parenting as more than behavioral modification and as foundational in the spiritual formation of our children and for our own spiritual growth as parents.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Parenting Adolescents (and Beyond) through a Gospel Lens Margaret Yoon, MD Psychiatrist; New York, New York This session will present the shift in parenting as Christians when your children enter adolescence and prepare for the transition to adulthood. We will discuss the current understanding of adolescence and the transitional age, and we will review the associated strengths and dilemmas with these phases. Using the redemptive within today’s modern American culture.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. The Christian Mind: In the Family John Patrick, MD President, Augustine College; Spencerville, Ontario, Canada In this session, Dr. Patrick will focus on the Christian mind as it relates to our family life. He will cover several issues, one of which is to help us understand why speaking the truth in love may mean not speaking at all. He will also discuss how the family is founded on a promise made before God and rooted in the recognition of what God has written on every heart and mind.

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LIFE SKILLS INSTITUTE Jim Henry Auditorium 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. The Anti-Fleece Method: Decision-making God’s Way Glenn Pearson, FACHE Principal; Marietta, Georgia Making major life decisions often immobilizes us for fear of missing God’s will. This session considers some of Jesus’ teachings on planning and offers clear, practical insights into how we can boldly make decisions and confidently move forward even if subsequent events disappoint. And, no, it does not encourage “laying out a fleece” as Gideon did. In fact, it encourages just the opposite.

2:30 - 3:20 p.m.

This session will provide a brief introduction to the global and national problem of human trafficking followed by a discussion of what healthcare trainees can do to get involved in the anti-trafficking movement, even during their training years. Finally, the session will explore the keys to recognizing and referring potential victims of human trafficking in the healthcare setting for assistance.

3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Demystifying Evangelism Glenn Pearson, FACHE Principal; Marietta, Georgia One thing that unites both Christians and non-Christians is that both groups hate evangelism. Christians sometimes share their faith out of a sense of obligation or avoid doing it altogether. This session sheds light on some common sense perspectives and ideas for telling others about Jesus a much more natural—and even enjoyable—part of our lives.

4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Students and Residents/Fellows Panel Discussion Come prepared to ask questions of a panel of experts made up of individuals that have “been there – done that.” They will share their wealth of knowledge obtained over the years and especially the pitfalls to avoid while in medical school and residency.

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Introduction to Human Trafficking: What Healthcare Trainees Need to Know Rachel DiSanto, MD Family Physician; Newport, Vermont


PLENARY SESSION 5 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Johnson Spring 2 Speaker Information GENE RUDD, MD

Saturday

Senior Vice President, Christian Medical & Dental Associations

SPEAKING SCHEDULE Saturday Evening Plenary

Gene Rudd, MD, serves as CMDA’s Senior Vice President. Dr. Rudd is a specialist in obstetrics/gynecology, and he has extensive experience as a director of a maternal-fetal medicine training program and in rural healthcare practice. He has garnered several awards including the Gorgas Medal, presented by the U.S. government for the most significant achievement in preventive medicine. As a spokesman for Christian healthcare professionals in America, Dr. Rudd has received national media coverage. He has also conducted international programs with World Medical Mission, where he established the Christian Medical Mission of Russia. He directed the rehabilitation of the Central Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda. Dr. Rudd’s experiences provide rich illustrations for inspirational and educational presentations. Dr. Rudd has communicated what God is doing through Christian healthcare by speaking at seminars, conferences and churches. He and his wife Gay have four children and live in East Tennessee.

Session Information A TRANSFORMED LIFE Transformed from what to what? What are hallmarks of a transformed life?

Mini-concert with Stephanie Seefeldt Following the Saturday evening plenary, join us for a mini-concert with Stephanie in Johnson Spring 2 from 7:45 - 8:30 p.m.

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Don’t Miss a Session Did you miss a session? Or did you enjoy a breakout session 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 colleagues and friends. Throughout the convention, Christian Audio Tapes will be recording each session. CDs and mp3s will be available for purchase immediately after each session. Visit their booth located in the Exhibit Hall to purchase your copies of this year’s series of plenary and breakout sessions. You can also visit www.catapes.com to purchase recordings after you return home.

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Transforming Lives THROUGH FELLOWSHIPPING AND WORSHIPPING CHRIST WITH OTHERS

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DAILY SCHEDULE Sunday, May 7 7:15 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Rhododendron

9 - 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE - REV. BERT JONES

Johnson Spring 2

My Transformation Story

Worship Service Notes with Rev. Bert Jones Be Transformed through the Spirit The Bible lays out some specific standards for followers of Jesus Christ. These standards are difficult to accomplish on our own strength. They are possible, however, through the power of the Spirit. In this Bible study, we will take a deeper look at the power of the Holy Spirit in the process of transformation.

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Sunday

“This conference renewed my hunger for the Word. It has renewed my trust in God and broken down some of the insecurities that had slowly built up in me. It has reminded me of that passion I had when I first accepted Christ, and taught me how to keep it going. I hadn’t realized how much I had limited God’s power in my mind and thus limited how much He could do through me. This conference has helped me see that and started me in the right direction toward change.” —A participant at the CMDA Northeast Regional Winter Conference


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OUR SPONSORS Thank you to our sponsors. Silver Sponsor

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EXHIBITOR MAP Johnson Spring 1

Bookstore

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H-7

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H-5 H-4 H-3

CMDA Ministries

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Coffee 16

21

Break 15

H-2 H-1

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VIE Poster Sessions

Connections

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EXHIBITOR BOOTH LOCATIONS We encourage you to visit our wide variety of exhibitors throughout the National Convention. CMDA does not necessarily endorse the views, products or services provided by our exhibitors.

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Luke’s FastBreaks Blessings International Ronald Blue & Co. Integrity Healthcare Advisors Regent University Christian Healthcare Ministries Frontiers

Foyer H-1 H-2 H-3 H-4 H-5 H-6 H-7/8

Christian Medical & Dental Associations CMDA Campus & Community Ministries CMDA Marriage Commission Medical Education International CMDA Placement Services Global Health Outreach Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants Women Physicians in Christ

American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists Jerusalem University College American College of Pediatrics Covenant Wealth Management Trinity International University National Embryo Donation Center The Practice Clinics Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services MedSend Alliance Defending Freedom Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center In His Image Family Medicine Residency Video Medical Missions Equip International The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture CA Tapes

Exhibit Hall Schedule Thursday, May 4 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, May 5 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, May 6 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Alliance Defending Freedom 15100 N 90th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 800-835-5233 www.ADFlegal.org Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. To learn more about ADF and our work, visit www.ADFlegal.org.

Connections

American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists P.O. Box 395 Eau Claire, MI 49111 202-230-0997 www.aaplog.org The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) is the largest medical professional organization of pro-life medical practitioners in the world. We offer professional guidance and support to our members as well as various constituencies. To realize short-term and long-term objectives, we manage the Watson Bowes Research Institute, offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) modules, distribute informative brochures to physicians and their patients on adverse health outcomes related to abortion, publish peerreviewed articles in professional journals, submit amicus filings with state and federal courts and appear as medical expert witnesses, sponsor the annual Matthew Bulfin Educational Conference, and mentor pro-life medical students and residents. Check us out at www.aaplog.org and www.members.aaplog.org.

American College of Pediatrics P.O. Box 257190 Gainesville, FL 32635 352-376-1877 www.Best4children.org The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) is an organization of pediatricians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to protecting children, preserving the family and honoring life. The College is committed to fulfilling its mission by producing sound policy, based upon the best available research, to assist parents and to influence society in the endeavor of childrearing.

Baptist Global Response 402 BNA Drive, Suite 411 Nashville, TN 37217 Rebekah Naylor, MD, Global Healthcare Consultant 817-821-5789 www.gobgr.org Baptist Global Response is the Southern Baptist international relief and development organization. Responding to acute and chronic disasters, BGR and its chief partner, International Mission Board (IMB), meet needs worldwide such as disasters, poverty, health, refugees, water sanitation, trafficking and more. Transformation physically and spiritually is the goal.

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Blessings International — Bronze Sponsor 1650 N Indianwood Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Barry Ewy, CEO 918-250-8101 www.blessing.org Blessings International exists to heal the hurting by providing life-saving pharmaceuticals, vitamins and medical supplies to medical mission teams, clinics and hospitals; to build healthy communities by treating the poor and victims of endemic medical problems, outbreaks of disease or overwhelming disasters; and to transform lives by actively demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.

Christian Healthcare Ministries — Bronze Sponsor

Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 888-230-2637 www.cmda.org Founded in 1931, Christian Medical & Dental Associations is the largest faith-based organization for healthcare professionals in the nation. Called to serve Christ through healthcare, CMDA addresses policies on healthcare issues; schedules foreign and domestic mission trips; sponsors student ministries; offers educational and inspirational resources; conducts marriage and family conferences; provides continuing education; and facilitates academic exchange programs. With more than 40 ministries, Christian Medical & Dental Associations is changing the face of healthcare by changing hearts in healthcare.

CMDA Campus & Community Ministries (CCM) P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 Pam Smythe, CCM Administrative Assistant 888-230-2637 www.cmda.org Campus & Community Ministries, as part of CMDA, works with students on more than 270 campuses to train them to be truly professional by integrating their faith into the practice of healthcare and also stands alongside graduates by motivating, training and equipping them for the challenges they face every day.

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127 Hazelwood Avenue Barberton, OH 44203 Joy Spriggs, Group Member Advisor 330-798-5248 www.chministries.org Christian Healthcare Ministries is a biblical cost sharing ministry that’s eligible under the U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA). More than 250,000 members have shared over $1 billion of each other’s medical burdens while satisfying their own healthcare costs. Founded in 1981, CHM is the first cost sharing ministry to be awarded as a BBB A+ Accredited Charity and is a proud partner of Christian financial expert Dave Ramsey.


EXHIBITOR INFORMATION CMDA Marriage Commission P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 Melinda Mitchell, Meetings Manager 888-230-2637 www.cmda.org/marriage The goal of the CMDA Marriage Commission is to stimulate an ongoing process of marital growth by teaching healthcare couples from a biblical perspective the skills to refocus, rekindle and recommit to each other as marriage partners and to Jesus Christ as their common bond and Lord.

Connections

CMDA Placement Services P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 Allen Vicars, Director 888-690-9054 www.cmda.org/placement CMDA Placement Services exists to assist healthcare professionals and practices with their recruitment needs. Our goal is to bring together Christian physicians, dentists and mid-level providers where their lives advance the kingdom and honor God. Our trained placement specialists understand both the spiritual and professional components of placement and provide counsel and prayer throughout the recruitment process. Many of our opportunities also encourage short-term mission participation. Please feel free to phone our toll free number at 888-690-9054 or view opportunities at www.cmda.org/placement.

Covenant Wealth Management — Bronze Sponsor 301 N Main Street, 24th Floor Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Rusty Russell, CFP®, CWS®, President 336-499-4999 www.Covenant-WM.com Doctor Planning Solutions is a comprehensive financial planning program of Covenant Wealth Management that addresses the unique needs of Christian physicians and dentists. We custom design and oversee your plan to help you achieve financial independence so that you experience the freedom to pursue ministry opportunities and other interests.

Equip International 126 Rockhouse Road Marion, NC 28752 Larry Litke, PhD, Director of Training 828-738-3891 www.equipinternational.org Equip International is a Christian organization that offers practical training in medicine and other appropriate technologies for those seeking to minister in the resource-poor environments of developing countries. Equip International’s two medical training courses offers continuing education credit for physicians, nurses and mid-level medical professionals. More details can be found on the website www.equipinternational.org.

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants (FCPA) P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37620 Jack Pike, PA-C 860-316-7928 www.cmda.org/fcpa Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants (FCPA) is a specialty section of CMDA whose mission is serve the needs of Christian physician assistants through offering the services and ministries of CMDA to equip each of us for service to the Great Physician.

Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center

Frontiers P.O. Box 60670 Phoenix, AZ 85082 Jaime Wood, Recruitment Coordinator 480-834-1500 www.frontiersusa.org There are an estimated 1 billion unreached Muslims. Of those, there are 1,108 Muslim people groups that remain completely unengaged—having no known Christians among them. Frontiers is an international movement whose sole focus is with love and respect, inviting all Muslim peoples to follow Jesus.

Global Health Outreach (GHO) P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 Donald F. Thompson, MD, MPH, TM, Director, Global Health Outreach 888-230-2637 www.cmda.org/gho For more than 30 years, volunteers have reached out to the poor of developing countries through Christian Medical & Dental Associations. The Global Health Outreach mission program features training in cross-cultural ministry, the Handbook of Medicine in Developing Countries, grand rounds, evangelistic outreach to build and plant churches and follow-up to disciple new believers in the national church. Whether you are a physician, dentist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical therapist, nurse, pharmacist, student or layperson, consider how you could give of yourself and your God-given talents to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

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4200 Sun North Lake Boulevard Sebring, FL 33872 Debbie Weigand, Director 863-402-3103 www.FHHeartland.org Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center located in Sebring, Florida is a member of Adventist Health System, the largest non-profit Protestant healthcare system in the nation. We provided faith-based, whole person care and consider the mind, body and spirit when developing patient treatment plans. We are the area’s largest private employer and lead the way for better health. We are currently seeking physicians in several specialties.


EXHIBITOR INFORMATION In His Image Family Medicine Residency P.O. Box 1191 Tulsa, OK 74101 Kinsey McMillan, Recruitment Coordinator 918-710-4234 www.inhisimage.org In His Image is a Christ-centered residency that focuses on academics while promoting the spiritual and personal growth of our residents through ongoing fellowship, Bible study and mentoring by Christian family medicine faculty. We are especially strong in obstetrics, internal medicine, human behavior, medical informatics, rural/ underserved/urban populations and international medical missions.

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Integrity Healthcare Advisors — Silver Sponsor 536 Pinnacle Vista Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Dotty J. Bollinger, CEO 813-956-2679 www.integrityhealthcareadvisors.com Integrity Healthcare Advisors (IHA) will work with you to solve your practice challenges in this changing healthcare market. We understand your values and we honor your calling. That’s why the team at IHA was founded. We help practices of all sizes implement operational efficiencies, deliver excellence and enjoy sustainable growth, all while staying true to biblical principles.

Jerusalem University College P.O. Box 667 Purcell, OK 73080 405-527-2137 www.juc.edu Jerusalem University College (JUC) is an extension campus in Jerusalem for approximately 85 Christian universities and seminaries throughout the world. Founded in 1957, JUC now provides students the opportunity to study the Christian Scriptures in the context of the land where the events occurred.

Luke’s FastBreaks — Bronze Sponsor 14951 Dallas Parkway, #200 Dallas, TX 75254 Britton Lynn, Executive Director 855-585-3732 www.lukesfastbreaks.org Luke’s FastBreaks supports pediatric cancer patients and other chronically ill children in the hospital long-term by providing colorful medical shirts that replace the hospital gown, as well as other resources including sibling support, hospital staff support and, in some cases, financial support for families struggling while their child is in the hospital.

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Medical Education International (MEI) P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 Misty Carter, Administrative Assistant 423-844-1049 www.cmda.org/mei Medical Education International (MEI) is a short-term missions program with teams teaching healthcare professionals in academic or clinical settings to bring transformation by advancing medical, dental, bioethical and educational knowledge while modeling and sharing Christ with them.

MedSend

National Embryo Donation Center 11126 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37934 Mark Mellinger, Marketing/Development Director 865-777-2013 ext. 4 www.embryodonation.org Since 2003, the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) has been the country’s leading comprehensive nonprofit embryo donation program. Our mission is to protect the lives and dignity of human embryos. We do that by promoting, facilitating and educating about embryo donation and adoption. To date, the NEDC has helped facilitate more than 630 births.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services 300 68th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Trisha Fite, Physician Recruiter 616-281-6370 www.pinerest.org Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, a non-profit organization founded in 1910 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is the leading behavioral health system in the region offering full continuum of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient and residential services for all ages. Pine Rest offers diverse psychiatric career opportunities – One Employer, Endless Opportunities.

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999 Oronoque Lane Stratford, CT 06614 Ilona Palomba, Donor Relations Coordinator 203-891-8223 www.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 training and Christian mentoring they need to serve the poor and 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.


EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Regent University — Bronze Sponsor 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Aran Nugent, Director of Talent Acquisition 757-352-4449 www.regent.edu Regent University, among the nation’s leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering 110+ study areas with 10,000+ enrolled, is committed to educating Christian leaders to change the world. Ranked a top higher-education institution for job satisfaction, we are seeking a chair to lead the Healthcare Sciences department and rank-faculty positions, full-time/tenure-track in nursing, health administration and more. Stop by our booth.

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Ronald Blue & Co. 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30076 Carol Jackovich, Financial Advisor 770-280-6000 www.ronblue.com Founded in 1979, Ronald Blue & Co. is one of the largest independent, fee-only wealth management firms in the United States with more than $6.5 billion of assets under management and a network of 13 branch offices, serving 7,000 clients through five distinct divisions (as of 12/31/15 and subject to change). The firm provides comprehensive financial strategies based on biblical wisdom designed to enrich the lives of clients across the wealth spectrum in these key areas: financial, retirement, estate and trust planning; investment management and solutions; family office services; philanthropic counsel and strategies; business consulting; and institutional client services.

The Practice Clinics 2920 F Street D-7 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Leasa Engel, Administrative Assistant 661-871-3300 www.thepracticeclinics.com The Practice Clinics are changing the paradigm of healthcare in a way which makes medicine rewarding for doctors and gives patients an opportunity to receive the quality care they deserve. Stop by and ask us how you can spend more time with your patients, work less and make more money.

The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture 2413 Deerbourne Drive Brentwood, TN 37027 D. Joy Riley, MD, MA, Executive Director 615-598-0806 www.tennesseecbc.org The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture is dedicated to promoting human dignity in the face of challenges to what it means to be human, and to informing and equipping people to face the vital bioethics issues of the 21st Century. The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture is a 501(c)3 corporation.

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Trinity International University 2065 Half Day Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Blaise Brankatelli, Director of Graduate Admissions 847-317-8104 www.graduatetiu.edu Trinity International University’s Master of Arts in Bioethics degree offers cutting-edge bioethical training where and how you want it. Earn your degree in our full-time residential program, our modular program of weekend seminars, our online classes or any combination of these formats for a program that truly fits your schedule.

Video Medical Missions

Women Physicians in Christ (WPC) P.O. Box 7500 Bristol, TN 37621 Debbie McAlear, Administrator 423-844-1022 www.cmda.org/wpc The mission of Women Physicians in Christ (WPC) is to encourage and support Christian women physicians and dentists as we share the unique challenges of our multiple roles: 1) through authentic relationships; 2) through personal growth; 3) through discipleship and mentoring; and 4) through professional development.

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2655 Northwinds Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 Patrick Childers, Co-founder care@videomedicalmissions.org www.videomedicalmissions.org Video Medical Missions allows medical professionals to provide care around the world from their home or office. We work with organizations on the ground where care is needed most. Care is delivered via our secure video portal; in a browser on your laptop or camera-equipped desktop.














Join us in 2018

THE PREMIER CONVENTION FOR CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

APRIL 26-29, 2018 RIDGECREST, NORTH CAROLINA

PLENARY SPEAKERS Pastor John Barnett Honorable Joe Pitts David Stevens, MD, MA (Ethics) Worship Leader Ryan Kennedy Saturday Night Entertainment Matt Fore


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Degree

City

State

Abraham

Brenda

MD

Saint Paul

MN

Abraham

Mark

Saint Paul

MN

Aden

Steven

JD

Washington

DC

Ainsley

Margaret

RN

Sanford

NC

Ainsley

T.

MD

Sanford

NC

Albin

Carlene

Broken Bow

NE

Albin

Roger

Broken Bow

NE

Allen

Ann

Decatur

AL

Allen

Dan

Carthage

IL

Allen

Jennifer

MD

Carthage

IL

Allen

Robert

MD

Decatur

AL

Alley

Jonathan

DO

Angola

IN

Alley

Michelle

Angola

IN

Amstutz

Carrie

Memphis

TN

Amstutz

Jeffrey

Memphis

TN

Anderson

Dodie

Midlothian

VA

Anderson

James

MD

Midlothian

VA

Anderson

Jeff

JD LLM

Johnson City

TN

Anderson

Randal

MD

Carmichael

CA

Anderson

Ryan

Roswell

GA

Angus

Cindy

Midlothian

VA

Angus

William

DDS

Midlothian

VA

Ardill

Dorothy

MT

San Diego

CA

Ardill

William

MD

San Diego

CA

Armstrong

Kenneth

DDS

Albuquerque

NM

Armstrong

Margaret

MD

Albuquerque

NM

Austin

Holly

MD

Leawood

KS

Bailey

Andrea

Phoenix

AZ

Bates

Ruth

Rochester

MN

Baumann

Kyle

Christiansburg

VA

Beaver

Harry

Gainesville

VA

Beaver

Pat

Gainesville

VA

Blankenship

Kelly

DO

Grand Rapids

MI

Boerrigter

Ashley

BS, MD

Lexington

KY

MD

DDS, MBA

MD BS MD

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Bollinger

Degree

City

State

Dotty

Gatlinburg

TN

Bollinger

Jim

Gatlinburg

TN

Bolton

Ruth

MD

Madison Lake

MN

Boyles

Scott

MDiv

Bluff City

TN

Brankatelli

Blaise

Deerfield

IL

Braun

Andrea

MD PhD

Houston

TX

Brautigam

Donald

MD

Westfield

NY

Brautigam

Elaine

Westfield

NY

Brown

Becky

Bristol

TN

Brown

Becky

Nashville

TN

Brown

Bruce

MD

Saint Louis

MO

Brown

Cara

MD

Johnstown

CO

Brown

John

MD

Johnstown

CO

Brown

Ron

Bristol

TN

Brown

Sherry-Ann

MD, PhD

Rochester

MN

Bruerd

Charles

DO

Pulaski

TN

Bruerd

Yvonne

RN

Pulaski

TN

Bungu

Zindoga Tiz

PhD MD

Nyika

Burke

Betty

Burke

Marshall

Campbell

Jamey

Carew

Hannah

Carl

Amanda

Carl

David

Carter

Misty

Cartin

Steve

Chapman

Beaver Falls

PA

MD

Beaver Falls

PA

CFRE

Elizabethton

TN

Lillington

NC

DO

Mercer

PA

DO

Mercer

PA

Bristol

TN

MDiv

Graniteville

SC

Kenneth

DDS

Kampala

Cheshire

William

MD, MA (Ethics)

Ponte Vedra Beach

FL

Chetta

Kathryn

Royal Oak

MI

Chetta

Matthew

Royal Oak

MI

Childers

Patrick

Alpharetta

GA

Christiansen

Sandy

MD

Frederick

MD

Chupp

Michael

MD

Bristol

TN

Chupp

Pam

Bristol

TN

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City

State

Clark

David

MD

Augusta

GA

Cloutier

Dean

DDS

Guilford

CT

Cloutier

Linda

Guilford

CT

Cobel

Karen

BSN

Paoli

IN

Cobel

Scott

MD

Paoli

IN

Connolly

Irene

PT MS

Philadelphia

PA

Conrotto

Mary Jane

East Point

KY

Conrotto

Steven

East Point

KY

Correll

Christy

Blountville

TN

Correll

Geoffrey

MD

Blountville

TN

Cranston

Robert

MD, MA (Ethics)

Bloomington

IL

Crouch

Jan

Tulsa

OK

Crouch

John

MD

Tulsa

OK

Davies

Tabitha

DO

Memphis

TN

Dawson

Peter

DDS

Saint Petersburg

FL

DeAngelo

Debra

DO

Gettysburg

PA

Declan

Arwen

MD, PhD

Pueblo West

CO

Delamerced

Anna

Providence

RI

DeLancey

Jess

Dallas

TX

Deming

Donna

MD

Grants

NM

DiSanto

Rachel

MD

Newport

VT

Dowell

Barbara

MT-ASCP

Waco

TX

Dowell

Keith

MD

Waco

TX

Dunn

Bobbie

Nashville

TN

Dunn

George

MD

Nashville

TN

Earley

J. Wesley

MD

Greenville

NC

Ebling

Jennifer

Mechanicsburg

PA

Ebling

Matthew

MD

Mechanicsburg

PA

Edwards

Eric

MD PhD

Moseley

VA

Engel

Leasa

Bakersfield

CA

Epperson

Bonnie

RN

Charleston

SC

Epperson

Thomas

MD

Charleston

SC

Erwin

Geoffrey

MD

Austin

TX

Ewig

Jon

DDS

Xenia

OH

MD

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City

State

Ewy

Barry

PharmD

Broken Arrow

OK

Falkenheimer

Shari

MD, MPH, MA Albany

NY

Fast

Alfred

MD

Niagara Falls

NY

Fast

Eleonore

Niagara Falls

NY

Fite

Trisha

Grand Rapids

MI

Fitzgerald

Amy

Virginia Beach

VA

Flower

David

Tomball

TX

Flower

Linda

Tomball

TX

Fong

Judith

Honolulu

HI

Fong

William

Honolulu

HI

Forrest

Ann

Midlothian

VA

Foster

Peggy

Etobicoke

ON

Foster

Stephen

MD

Etobicoke

ON

Foulkes

James

MD

Boone

NC

Foulkes

Martha

Boone

NC

Fountain

Beulah

Fleming Isle

FL

Fountain

Jonathan

MD

Fleming Isle

FL

Francis

John

MD

Lafayette

IN

Freemon

Donna

Nashville

TN

Gaul

Timothy

DO

Natrona Heights

PA

Gilbert

Christopher

MD

Missoula

MT

Gilbert

Jennifer

MD

Missoula

MT

Gill

Hilary

PT

Waco

TX

Gill

Jeanne

Fleming Island

FL

Gill

John

MD

Waco

TX

Gill

Stephen

MD

Fleming Island

FL

Graziano

Anthony

MD

Oconomowoc

WI

Graziano

Sharon

Oconomowoc

WI

Griffin

Kyle

Springfield

MO

Griffin

Mary

Springfield

MO

Gunnels

Will

Covington

LA

Guthmann

John

Omaha

NE

Guthmann

Lanette

MD

Omaha

NE

Hafer

David

DDS MS

Dayton

MT

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State

Halverson

Gloria

MD

Brookfield

WI

Halverson

Paul

MD

Brookfield

WI

Harmer

Allan

PhD, ThM

Indianapolis

IN

Harrison

Donna

MD

Eau Claire

MI

Hastings

Cassandra

Beverly Hills

MI

Hastings

Dwight

Hickory

NC

Hastings

Ruth

Hickory

NC

Hawkins

Joy

Comfort

TX

Hawkins

Theron

MD

Comfort

TX

Herman

David

MD

Waukegan

IL

Herman

Lindsay

Waukegan

IL

Hines

James

Saginaw

MI

Hines

Martha Ann

Saginaw

MI

Hobbs

Esther

BSN

Spartanburg

SC

Hobbs

Roy

MD

Spartanburg

SC

Hodge

Kim

Elizabethton

TN

Holley

Kristen

Kingsport

TN

Honea

Glenda

OT

Danville

VA

Honea

Robert

MD

Danville

VA

Hook

Christopher

MD

Rochester

MN

Hopper

David

MD

Greensboro

NC

Hopper

Liza

Greensboro

NC

Hountras

Peter

MD

Forest Park

IL

House

Steven

MD

Glasgow

KY

House

Susan

N/A

Glasgow

KY

Hric

Jerome

MD

Voorhees

NJ

Hric

Susan

Voorhees

NJ

Hudson

Clare

Fort Mill

SC

Hudson

Paul

MD, MPH, FACP

Fort Mill

SC

Hunter

Glenn

MB ChB

Scottsdale

AZ

Hunter

Susan

Scottsdale

AZ

Hutson

Kimi

Plano

TX

Hutson

Thomas

DO, PharmD

Plano

TX

Hwang

Janice

DDS

Whitestone

NY

DDS

MD

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Degree

City

State

Hwang

Sang

DDS

Charlotte

NC

Infranco

Val

Reston

VA

Jabbour

Nabil

Morgantown

WV

Jackovich

Carol

Roswell

GA

Jackson

Theresa

Suffolk

VA

Jackson

William

MD

Suffolk

VA

Johnson

Kristen

RN, MA

Dunbarton

NH

Johnson

Richard

MD

Dunbarton

NH

Jones

Benjamin

MD

Memphis

TN

Jones

Bert

Woodburn

IN

Kaldjian

Lauris

MD

Iowa City

IA

Kedrow

Charlotte

RN

Pleasant Prairie

WI

Kedrow

James

PA-C

Pleasant Prairie

WI

Keegan

Lawrence

DDS

Augusta

GA

Keegan

Mary

Augusta

GA

Keenan

Jeffrey

Knoxville

TN

Kehinde

Ogundipe

Kharkov

Ukraine

Kelling

Albert

Raleigh

NC

Kelling

Lindy

Raleigh

NC

Kessling

Liza

Fayetteville

NC

Kilpatrick

Brian

West Pawlet

VT

Kilpatrick

Joan

West Pawlet

VT

Kim

David

MD

Staten Island

NY

Kim

Janet

MD, MPH, MA Staten Island

NY

Kim

Joshua

Blacksburg

VA

King

Jessica

Bristol

VA

Kirkland

Kristin

Baltimore

MD

Klint

Austin

MD

Memphis

TN

Kopriva

Christina

MD

Santa Rosa

CA

Korteweg

Jeremy

MD

Waco

TX

Kurian

Sara

MD

Morgantown

WV

Kurian

Sobha

MD

Morgantown

WV

Kurian

Susan

Morgantown

WV

Lange

Ben

Dallas

TX

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MD

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City

State

Larimore

Walter

MD

Colorado Springs

CO

Lau

James

MD

Fullerton

CA

Lawton

Patsy

PT

Sutton

MA

Lawton

William

MD, FACP

Sutton

MA

Ledford

Elizabeth

Cottonwood

AZ

Lee

Leanna

Riverside

CA

Liljestrand

Janet

Beaver Falls

PA

Liljestrand

Robert

Beaver Falls

PA

Litke

Larry

Marion

NC

Litke

Roberta

Marion

NC

Liu

Marilyn

MHSA

Phoenix

AZ

Liu

Paul

MD

Phoenix

AZ

Lofaro

Ellie

Reston

VA

Lottmann

Judy

MD

Warrens

WI

Loutrel

Katherine

MD

Mahomet

IL

Loutrel

Lou

Mahomet

IL

Lucashu

Amanda

Tulsa

OK

Lynn

Britton

Dallas

TX

MacFadyen

Bruce

Houston

TX

MacFadyen

Rosemary

Houston

TX

MacInnis

Cameron

Bismarck

ND

Mainini

Rita

Cody

WY

Mainini

Stephen

MD

Cody

WY

Mantooth

John

JD

Purcell

OK

Mantooth

Robin

MD

Purcell

OK

McAlear

Debbie

Bristol

TN

McCutcheon

Lorne

Scottsdale

AZ

McFarland

Carol

Bellevue

WA

McFarland

David

MD

Bellevue

WA

McLaughlin

Michael

MDiv

Clackamas

OR

McLeod

Julian

PA-C

Rocky Mount

NC

McLeod

Yvonne

Rocky Mount

NC

McMurray

Alicia

Kingsport

TN

McMurray

John

Kingsport

TN

MD PhD

MD

MD

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Elaine

Mellinger

John

Mensink

City

State

Springfield

IL

MD

Springfield

IL

Jan

MD

Bakersfield

CA

Mikesell

Philip

DDS

Lima

OH

Miller

Whitney

BSN

Baltimore

MD

Mirich

Jeanette

Danville

KY

Mirich

Rodney

Danville

KY

Mitchell

Melinda

Mechanicsville

VA

Mitchell

Richard

Mechanicsville

VA

Mochel

Jonathan

Christiansburg

VA

Mochel

Taylor

Christiansburg

VA

Moon

Deborah

Rancho Palos Verdes

CA

Mooney

Mandi

Elizabethton

TN

Moore

Debra

La Porte

IN

Moore

Wayne

MD

La Porte

IN

Morales

Renee

MD

Chesapeake

VA

Morris

Genae

Trussville

AL

Morris

Jacob

MD

Trussville

AL

Myers

Bryan

MD

Winchester

TN

Naylor

Rebekah

MD

Nashville

TN

Nehrig

Kelsey

Shelby

NC

Neiberger

Richard

MD,PhD

Gainesville

FL

Neuman

Jane

MD

Oakhurst

NJ

Nkansah

Margaret

Carson

CA

Noel

Michael

Houston

TX

Noel

Sue

Houston

TX

Nugent

Aran

Virginia Beach

VA

Oates

Ruth

Harrisonburg

VA

Oates

Thomas

Harrisonburg

VA

Oldham

Anna

Bristol

TN

Oldham

Mike

Bristol

TN

Oldham

Pam

Bristol

TN

Oliver

Malcolm

Greenfield

MO

Oliver

Mary

Greenfield

MO

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MD DCC, DMin

MD

MD

MD

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Orr

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VIE POSTER 1 Evaluating Resident Perspectives on International Humanitarian Missions as Educationally and Professionally Beneficial Asantey K, Chetta M Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine; Rochester, Michigan Background

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Opportunities for international missions are highly sought after by medical students, residents, and attending plastic surgeons. The educational benefits and ethical considerations of trainees’ participation in these ventures have been extensively debated. Despite the increasing interest, the perceived benefit of international work has not yet been well studied. We seek to evaluate residents’ perspectives on the personal and educational benefits of international mission work.

Methods A 24-item online questionnaire was designed to measure residents’ perspectives on humanitarian missions. Residents’ perceptions on how participation in these missions may have influenced their career path were also evaluated. This questionnaire was disseminated to the plastic surgery residents in ACGME accredited programs in the United States during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Results Of the 123 responses collected, 49 (40%) indicated they had participated in international mission work prior to beginning residency, while 74 (60%) had not. Twenty-nine (24%) participated in one or more missions during residency. The most common type of mission work focused on cleft lip/palate repairs (n=24) followed by non-surgical medical relief (n=18) and general plastics/combined (n=6). Most respondents reported trips lasting 6-8 days (n=29, 48%), though several reported trips lasting 9-10 days (n=6, 10%) and 11 days or more (n=16, 27%). When asked about the volume of cases performed, 32 (65%) reported participating in more than 15 cases, with 15 (31%) residents reporting participation in 26 cases or more. When asked to evaluate the educational benefits in light of the six core competencies from the ACGME, there was an overwhelmingly positive response.

Conclusions Residents perceive international mission experiences to be valuable for professional development as well as an effective tool for surgical education, particularly in the setting of competency-based education goals. An appropriately planned mission experience can impact the professional and educational development of the trainee.

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VIE POSTER 2 The Bad “COP” is the One You Don’t Diagnose Bates, Ruth Mayo Clinic; Rochester, Minnesota Introduction Cough and malaise in the context of immunocompromise are common symptoms, but early recognition of “red flags” for unusual causes of these symptoms can improve patient outcomes.

Case

Discussion Cough and malaise in the context of immunocompromise are common symptoms encountered by medical providers. Previously known as bronchiolitis obliterans-organizing pneumonia (BOOP), organizing pneumonia (OP) is a rare but important cause of acute or subacute fever, dyspnea, dry cough and malaise. While the exact pathogenesis is unknown, organizing pneumonia is characterized by proliferation of granulation tissue creating intraluminal alveolar plugs without severe distortion of the underlying lung architecture. Patients are typically in their fifth and sixth decades of life. While most cases are cryptogenic, organizing pneumonia can be associated with connective tissue diseases, drug exposures (amiodarone, cocaine), mycoplasma, pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP) and chronic aspiration.

Conclusion Prompt recognition, evaluation and treatment of organizing pneumonia can preempt patient decompensation, reducing associated patient morbidity and mortality.

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The patient was a 65 year old gentleman with psoriatic arthritis (previously controlled on etanercept, but switched to infliximab and methotrexate five months prior due to insurance coverage) who presented with a 5 week history of progressive cough, malaise, and weight loss, despite a course of Levofloxacin. On admission, he was saturating 93% on 2 L/min supplemental oxygen and tachycardic to 110. Blood work showed leukocytosis of 15.8 and CRP was elevated at 92. CT Chest showed extensive patchy bilateral opacities predominantly in mid-lower lung fields. Rheumatologic evaluation showed positive ANA (4.1), SS-A (>8.0), and RNP (1.0). Rheumatoid factor and ANCA panel were negative. He was started empirically on broad spectrum antibiotics and underwent bronchoscopy. Cultures from the alveolar lavage were negative, but transbronchial biopsies showed organizing pneumonia. After initiation of high-dose oral prednisone, the patient improved rapidly with improved cough, oxygen requirement, and generalized weakness.


VIE POSTER 3 Motivating Factors for Underserved Practice: A Quantitative Look at One Faith-Based Family Medicine Residency Program’s Experience Crider J, Jones B, Kpandeyenge T, Oh J, Wozny M Resurrection Health Family Medicine Residency; Memphis, Tennessee Background

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Previous research suggests that highly spiritual/religious physicians provide care to the underserved at a higher rate, however there is scarce data in the medical literature about the relative importance spiritual/religious (S/R) factors and non-S/R factors play in decisions to serve the underserved. Our faith-based family medicine residency focuses specifically on producing graduates who will work among the underserved, and we hope to elucidate the relative importance of various factors leading to a commitment to this population.

Methods An online survey was distributed to all 17 program graduates. Inclusion criteria included practicing primary care in a Health Professional Shortage Area. The survey included ranking 21 predetermined factors influencing underserved practice, demographics, and a question about the time period in which the physician committed to underserved care.

Results Fifteen of 17 graduates responded (88%), with 10 respondents meeting inclusion criteria. The top 3 overall factors were 1) God’s concern for the underserved, from a Christian perspective, 2) a calling from God, from a Christian perspective, and 3) non-family influential persons. The top three non-S/R factors were 1) Non-family influential persons, 2) Medically underserved urban experience, and 3) Living in an underserved neighborhood. The top 3 S/R factors were 1) God’s concern for the underserved, from a Christian perspective, 2) a calling from God, from a Christian perspective, and 3) overseas mission trips.

Conclusion We found that S/R factors were the primary overall motivating factors among this group and elucidated the relative impact of non-S/R factors. Previous studies demonstrated that physicians who strongly agree that their religious beliefs influence their practice are more likely to serve the underserved, making this group suitable for further studies regarding increasing exposure to these common motivators, e.g. non-family influential persons, overseas mission trips, and urban medical experiences.

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VIE POSTER 4 Stories and Experiences of College Students Living with Food Allergies Delamerced, Anna Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Providence, Rhode Island Background Food allergies can have a major impact on daily living, emotional and social wellbeing of students on college campuses (1, 2). For first-year students with allergies, most of them are away from their families for the first time. They may not know how to manage their allergies as best as they did when under the guidance of their parents or guardians back home (3). Potentially fatal anaphylactic reactions on campuses have occurred and may continue if there is a lack of resources and a lack of awareness (4). Objective is to explore and better understand the experiences and daily challenges of students living with food allergies at a university in New England, and to raise awareness of allergies and anaphylaxis on a college campus.

This qualitative study included 15 students at a university in New England who identified as having food allergies. Semi-structured interviews were used. Based on the information gathered, multimedia videos were created to record and share their stories with the broader community. The students interviewed were also filmed as part of these educational videos.

Results Several themes emerged from the interviews: students expressed a lack of resources for navigating the dining halls at the university; cited the challenges of cross-contamination in the cafes and cafeterias; encouraged the value of having social support (“other students are our best resource�); emphasized not being ashamed of their health conditions; and urged the importance of spreading awareness. From these insights, multimedia films were created to seek to raise awareness of allergies and anaphylaxis on a college campus.

Conclusions This project illuminated the experiences of college students living with food allergies, and spurred the creation of multimedia films that raise awareness of the challenges associated with allergies and anaphylaxis. More needs to be done to propel policy change among campuses.

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VIE POSTER 5 Bringing Together All the Voices: Formation of an Anti-human Trafficking Interprofessional Coalition to Address Training Needs of Vermont Health Professional Students and Providers. DiSanto, Rachel University of Vermont College of Medicine; Burlington, Vermont

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Background Human trafficking is a global and local epidemic. Vermont has had documented cases of labor and sex trafficking and has been both a sending and receiving state. It is widely recognized that up to 80% of trafficking victims encounter health care personnel while being trafficked, but are not identified. The University of Vermont is the major academic medical training center for the state and thus is ideally situated to facilitate training of Vermont’s healthcare personnel in identification of potential trafficking victims.

Methods In 2014, a number of health care providers, educators, anti-human trafficking advocates, community health workers, and survivors formed a working group to design a comprehensive curriculum to teach Vermont students and practicing graduates in health care professions how to recognize potential victims of trafficking.

Results A curriculum has been developed with the following components: • speaker bureau of practicing clinicians, advocates, and survivors for presentations at various educational conferences and grand rounds for both students and graduates • media interviews, articles, and blogs to educate the public about human trafficking in Vermont • model cases of labor and sex trafficking based on real events that are used to teach students how to identify potential victims of trafficking using the college of medicine’s clinical simulation lab and standardized patients

Conclusion This is a poster presenting a novel curriculum designed to educate students and graduates in health care professions to recognize the signs of medical and psychological trauma associated with trafficking. The curriculum incorporates the use of standardized patients in our clinical simulation lab to teach appropriate interview and intervention techniques. To our knowledge, it is the first such curriculum in the country. The goal of the UVM COM working group is to employ the clinical simulation model throughout the state and to expand its applications in other academic settings in the US.

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VIE POSTER 6 Fighting the Opioid Epidemic Through Training Others in the Use of Nasal Naloxone Falkenheimer S, Crane A, Shieh D, Cope K, Cope S, Beyer M, Nkansah M, Asher S Albany Medical College; Albany, New York Background The opioid epidemic causes many unnecessary overdose deaths, which could be prevented by timely administration of Naloxone (Narcan). New York State has a program to train lay people to give nasal Naloxone and to equip them with a treatment kit to use should they suspect opioid overdose.

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Results This effort (1) provided greatly needed training which is in great demand, (2) increased the number of people trained and equipped to use nasal Naloxone, (3) demonstrated the CMDA’s concern for those addicted to opioids, and (4) increased the visibility of the group among faculty and peers.

Conclusions This effort models a way to provide genuine and valued service and role modeling to those trained. It may stimulate other CMDA groups to explore and undertake similar efforts to help address important, health-related issues. The project models the love of Christ by actively demonstrating concern for a needy and an often marginalized group and by taking action toward preventing overdose deaths. It helps address both physical and medical needs. Like Jesus’s ministry, it has a multiplicative effect, as those trained train others. It increased awareness of and engagement with the campus CMDA group. It is a non-threatening medical activity in which people of different faiths can interact and serve with CMDA members, which may improve peers’ and faculty’s image of Christians.

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A family physician and CMDA member certified by New York State to train others to use nasal Naloxone trained the CMDA faculty advisor and medical students of the Albany Medical College CMDA group to use the drug. Under his supervision, they in turn trained others, primarily medical, PA and pharmacy student peers. The 87 who completed the training received kits containing nasal Naloxone for use in suspected opioid intoxication.


VIE POSTER 7 The Heterogeneity in School Re-entry Programs for Children Returning to School After First Treatment for Cancer Hastings C, Gowans K Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine; Rochester, Michigan Background

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For children with cancer, transitioning back to school during and after treatment can be challenging. Literature supports the need for school re-entry programs to aid in this transition. However, these programs vary widely among pediatric cancer institutions with little data addressing and comparing their program components. Data from this study will provide information and comparison on current school re-entry programs among pediatric cancer institutions.

Methods All pediatric institutions in the United States with membership in the Children’s Oncology Group will be offered enrollment in this study. A member of each institution will participate in a phone interview consisting of 11-22 questions based upon a phone algorithm established by the research team. This person will be someone who is closely associated with the institution’s school re-entry program if one exists. Each interview is expected to take 5-10 minutes, and will query institution demographics and resources, as well as the components of each re-entry program (for example who participates, types of available resources). The interviewee will have the opportunity to comment on perceived benefits of the program, potential improvements, and whether the program is formally funded. Analysis of the interview transcripts will be performed using grounded theory and other appropriate quantitative methods.

Results It is hypothesized that institution size and geographic location will correspond positively with presence of a formal school re-entry program, with larger institutions in larger cities benefiting from more robust services. Preliminary data collection has begun to show trends, including the need for additional staff as an improvement to a program.

Conclusion The results of this study will identify the structure of school re-entry programs across the United States and aid pediatric cancer institutions in assessing and improving their programs. Ultimately, this will represent a first step to improving school re-entry outcomes for children and adolescents with cancer.

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VIE POSTER 8 STEMI in an Adolescent Kailash, Priyanka Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine; Lillington, North Carolina Background Myocardial infarction (MI) is a cardiac emergency. Two main etiologies of MI are atherosclerotic and embolic. The embolic form, the least common and least discussed, will be discussed in this case study.

Case

Conclusion MI due to an emboli is an uncommon, but distinct clinical entity. Only 4-7% of all cases of MI are due to a nonatherosclerotic etiology. Patients less than 35 years have a 4 times increased occurrence of non-atherosclerotic MI’s. Underlying pathologies that predisposes to embolism are: atrial fibrillation3, tissue or mechanical valve replacement4, or a large atrial septal defect (ASD). Other non-atherosclerotic causes of coronary emboli include drug abuse, coronary spasm, paradoxical embolism and rupture of sub-angiographic plaque. The patient’s ASA and PFO both played a role in the embolic MI.

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17-year-old white male with no past medical history presents with chest pain. The pain is substernal, severe in intensity, and radiates to the left arm and neck. Pain is 9/10. Social history is non-contributory. Family history is negative for premature coronary artery disease, familial hyperlipidemia, or coagulopathies. Vital signs upon admission: BP 130/70 mmHg, HR 70 bpm, 18 RR, O2 98% room air (RA). His physical exam is benign. Electrocardiogram (EKG): ST-segment elevations in anterior leads, focal ST segment depressions in inferior leads. Initial troponins: 0.661 ng/ ml. Cardiac catherization demonstrates 100% stenosis in the distal Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery. Left circumflex and Right coronary artery were free of disease. TTE post-catherization shows atrial septal aneurysm (ASA), and a patent foramen ovale (PFO).


VIE POSTER 9 The Effect of Refugee Home Visit on Clinic Follow Up Klint A, Ross A, Davies T Resurrection Health Family Medicine Residency; Memphis, Tennessee Background

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The US serves as a destination for refugees from around the world. Memphis, Tennessee, resettles ~200 refugees annually. Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) provides initial healthcare services for these refugees. Their services include an immigration screen and a recommended follow-up to complete vaccinations. However, many refugees fail to establish primary care and remain a vulnerable population with limited access to health care. Would incorporating a home visit after the mandatory screening help refugees establish primary care?

Methods This is a prospective cohort study. The control group included 39 patients who had an initial health screening between 08-01-14 and 09-30-14. From 10-01-14 to 01-01-15, we counted the patients that followed up after that initial visit. The experimental group included 24 refugees with their initial health screening from 12-01-14 to 01-31-15. From 01-12-15 to 02-08-15, these 24 refugees were contacted but only 7 were successfully visited. From 02-09-15 to 0509-15, refugee follow-up after the home visit was evaluated. The follow-up at three months was used as a surrogate marker for establishing primary care.

Results In the control group, 19 of 39 patients (48.7%) followed up. In the experimental group, 7 were visited (5 adults and 2 children.) One adult followed up before the home visit. The remaining 6 refugees that were visited followed up within 1 month. Of the remaining 17 in the experimental group, 9 followed up within 1 month. Using an intention-totreat analysis, 66.7% followed up.

Conclusion This study was limited by the number of successful home visits. However, the realization of barriers to home visits was impressive. Further studies should include improved methodology for home visits before making any conclusions on the efficacy of home visits as an intervention to improve refugee primary care.

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VIE POSTER 10 Isolated Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Secondary to Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung: A Rare Entity in Clinical Practice MacInnis C, Kleinjan N, Heberer M University of North Dakota; Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Isolated peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) secondary to squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is an exceedingly rare entity in clinical practice. A retrospective, multicenter cohort study by Glehen et al found that PC was most frequently related to colorectal cancer, pseudomyxoma peritonei, gastric cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma, and appendiceal adenocarcinoma. Within the Glehen et al study, there were no cases of PC secondary to any histologic variation of lung cancer. Furthermore, Satoh et al performed a retrospective analysis of patients with lung cancer, and found that only 1.2% developed peritoneal carcinomatosis during the course of the disease. This background sets the stage for a unique case in which a 78 year old male, with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, presented with signs and symptoms of small bowel obstruction. During surgical treatment, pathologic specimens were collected, which lead to the diagnosis of peritoneal carcinomatosis secondary to squamous cell lung carcinoma. This is rare, given the less common squamous cell histology of the patient’s primary tumor. Even more unusual, our patient developed isolated peritoneal carcinomatosis without any other identifiable sites of metastasis. As treatment modalities continue to improve for lung cancer patients, it seems reasonable to conclude that there could be an increased incidence of such occurrences over time. If identified early, and before becoming acutely symptomatic, patients similar to the one which was presented in this case could potentially benefit from appropriate systemic therapy and local cytoreductive surgery with or without perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy.


VIE POSTER 11 Enhanced Angiogenesis by Growth Factor Gene Delivery through Porous Hydrogels in a Mouse Wound Healing Model Moon D, Segura T, Scumpia P David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles, California

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Background In chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, poor revascularization was shown to impair wound healing. The use of a porous hydrogel to deliver angiogenic factors to the ischemic site represents a promising strategy to improve wound healing by providing a scaffold for vascular cell infiltration. Recently, the Segura lab has shown that an engineered microporous and enzyme-degradable hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel could be used to deliver genes expressing Vascular Endothelial and Platelet-Derived growth factors (VEGF and PDGF respectively), promoting significant wound healing when compared to a nonporous hydrogel or no hydrogel. Using the mouse excisional wound splinting model, this study aims at determining whether porous HA hydrogels could be used to successfully transfect cells with genes expressing VEGF and PDGF, significantly enhance angiogenesis, and improve wound closure.

Methods Six adult female mice were subjected to full-thickness skin wounds and immediately transplanted with matrix metalloproteinase-sensitive hydrogels loaded with plasmids containing GFP-VEGF and mCherry-PDGF genes to visualize cell transfection through immunofluorescence at day 7.

Results Preliminary findings show that the simultaneous delivery of VEGF and PDGF genes via the transplantation of a porous hydrogel enhanced angiogenesis, accelerated wound closure, and transfected cells.

Conclusion Overall, these findings represent a promising direction for the use of porous hydrogels to promote tissue regeneration in chronic wounds.

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VIE POSTER 12 A Student’s Reflection of Experience Gained at a Christian Health Center

Randolph, Christina Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; Athens, Ohio Background Caring for the whole person includes addressing spiritual health. However, traditional medical school curricula do not tend to focus on spiritual needs. The curriculum in my own medical school has a strong emphasis on physical health, while also encouraging the consideration of social factors. Yet, little emphasis is placed directly on spiritual care. Christian-based health facilities exist throughout the country, where they provide physical, mental, and spiritual care for patients and communities. Therefore, Christian-based facilities can serve as learning resources for medical students interested in learning how to integrate spiritual care into clinical practice.

I spent four weeks at an inner-city Christian-based health center. I was scheduled time with various providers at the organization’s site locations. Most clinical days were scheduled with family medicine providers.

Results The four weeks at the health center helped shape my career goals. I felt encouraged to integrate spiritual care into my future practice. This experience taught me various principles through observing daily operations and working with a number of providers. These takeaways include: Christ as the central mission, operating in a spirit of excellence, Christ-like service, resilience, compassion, and community.

Conclusions A learning experience at a Christian-based health facility provides a unique opportunity for learning that may not be received in a traditional medical curriculum. It is an opportunity to learn how to care for the spiritual needs of patients in addition to their clinical needs. I encourage Christian medical students to seek similar opportunities.

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VIE POSTER 13 A Case Report of Aortic Dissection with Concomitant ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Saint Croix, Garly Rushler University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital; Miami, Florida Background Aortic dissection is a rare illness but the most life threatening condition of the aorta. If associated with myocardial infarction, the prognosis is even worse. We report a case of a 59-year-old male who presented to the ED with symptoms of myocardial infarction and was found to have concomitant aortic dissection.

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Case The patient is a 59-years-old male with no significant PMH who came to the ER one hour after he developed a sudden onset, substernal and pressure-like chest pain radiating to the left arm. On admission, vitals were BP 99/46, HR 65, RR 16, T 37.1. Physical exam was unremarkable. He suddenly became unresponsive and was intubated. An EKG showed ST Elevation in leads II, III, AVF. Troponin at that time was < 0.01 ng/ml. He was transferred to the catheterization lab where he underwent a coronary angiography that showed a type 1 aortic dissection with severe aortic insufficiency and a 95% occlusion of the right coronary artery. He immediately underwent an emergent repair of the AD with a composite biologic valve Hemashield conduit with a 25 mm Magna Ease Edwards valve and Hemashield graft and reconstruction of the RCA. His post-operative course was uneventful, he gradually improved and was discharged 12 days later.

Conclusion AD is the most common catastrophe of the aorta. The 2-week mortality rate is 75% in patients with undiagnosed ascending AD. Treatment of a MI with AD is very challenging. Cannesson found that anticoagulation and thrombolysis double hemorrhagic complications and mortality and can result in mortality ranges from 69% to 100%. In our case, no thrombolytics were given before the intervention. Therefore, a prompt diagnosis and management are fundamentals to survival since AD can be the etiology of a MI and anticoagulation or thrombolytic treatment can result in catastrophic consequences.

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VIE POSTER 14 Methylene Blue in Severe Refractory Septic Shock: A Case Report Shen, Stephanie Mayo Clinic; Rochester, New York Background Sepsis is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients and is the most common cause of distributive shock in the intensive care unit (ICU). Treatment is directed at maintaining adequate mean arterial pressures using intravenous fluids and vasopressors. Methylene blue (MB) functions as selective inhibitor of guanylate cyclase, a mediator in nitric oxide vasodilation, and has been previously investigated as an alternative to catecholamine vasopressors in patients in refractory septic shock.

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Conclusion Observational studies evaluating treatment with methylene blue have revealed improved hemodynamics and oxygen delivery with use. However, randomized trials evaluating its impact on mortality and long-term safety are sparse. One study reported increased risk of serotonin syndrome with methylene blue and concomitant SSRI use. Further research on methylene blue would be beneficial in establishing its utility as a treatment option for septic shock as well as other shock etiologies in critically ill patients.

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We describe a 68-year-old female who was in a previously good state of health who presented to the ICU with severe vasodilatory shock secondary to gram-negative urosepsis and acute renal failure requiring CRRT. On arrival she was progressively hypotensive down to 50s over 30s and tachycardic despite four liters of fluid resuscitation. She was initiated on broad spectrum antibiotics as well as norepinephrine infusion. Over the course of the day, she was requiring escalating doses of norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin with minimal effect on her blood pressure. Stress-dose steroids were administered for refractory shock with the patient remaining critically ill. Decision was made to start methylene blue. Two 50 mg boluses were given and then continuous infusion initiated at 0.5 mg/kg/hr with improvement in her hemodynamics and ability to wean catecholamine vasopressors.


VIE POSTER 1 5 Perspective on the Role of a Spiritual Curriculum in a PAACS General Surgery Residency Program Trinidad S, Owen R Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; New York, New York Background

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A primary motivation for pursuing medicine is a desire to serve. Current research shows that this idealism can be eroded throughout training, leading to burnout and depression. While significant research has demonstrated the importance of addressing patients’ spiritual needs, very little research has focused on the role of the physician’s spiritual beliefs on their professional career. The goal of this study was to observe the impact of a spiritual curriculum on residents at the Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) Residency Program at Harpur Memorial Hospital in Egypt.

Methods A series of individual interviews and discussions with the three surgical residents and program director between 10/6/16 and 10/21/16. Participation in the weekly bible studies, discussions between residents and other staff and patient interactions.

Results The curriculum seemed to impact three areas: the resident’s sense of professional identity, well-being, and career goals. For professional identity, residents were encouraged to view each patient encounter as an opportunity to serve and viewed their profession as a calling. They were willing to address all aspects of patient care including their patients’ spiritual and emotional needs through prayer and counseling. In well-being, the program director took explicit interest in the residents’ entire well-being, including their marriage and family life. Residents were encouraged to participate in the local church and community with protected time available. Lastly, the residents expressed an interest in integrating their faith with their future careers and a desire to practice in underserved areas. All 40+ PAACS graduates currently practice in underserved areas and many specifically cite their calling as Christian physicians.

Conclusions An integrated spiritual curriculum during residency can impact resident’s sense of professional identity, well-being, and career goals. Future studies examining the curriculum’s impact across all PAACS programs and evaluating the careers of PAACS graduates would be valuable.

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VIE POSTER 16 & 17 Audio-Visual Detection of Respiration and Heart Rate Monitor (AVD-M) Kodumudi, Gopal California Northstate University College of Medicine; Elk Grove, California

A Classic Case of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: The Process of Diagnosing Based on Clinical Suspicion

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Cheng, Jeremiah Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda, California

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