The healthcare missionary team is more diverse than ever with national, ethnic, cultural, generational and educational differences becoming the norm in many, if not most healthcare mission settings. The success of national training programs has led to highly trained graduates who stay on with the team to serve and eventually participate in leadership. The priorities, needs, motivations, work ha...
As the number of refugees surges in the U.S. and around the globe, displaced persons and migrants are increasingly becoming victims of human trafficking. Healthcare professionals serving in either domestic, short or long-term missions can be instrumental in identifying victims and providing culturally relevant care to the exploited in vulnerable populations.
Session recorded on Friday, Novem...
Most Christian healthcare professionals and students recognize the value of whole person care in stateside and international settings. Yet such care might be one of the most complex challenges in healthcare today. How is done? When is it done? Is it ethical or legal? Can I pray with a patient? Share the gospel? And if so, how is all this done with limited time? We'll unravel these issues an...
Hear healthcare missionaries share their journeys. In the first hour hear a panel of two docs and two nurses will your questions, as well these:
- How do I find God’s guidance in the journey?
- Why and how do I connect with a mentor or agency or team or training?
- What about student loans, raising financial support?
The second hour will be small discussion group with a missionary coa...
Discover the significance of partnering in medical missions. Learn about the benefits, success stories, challenges, and how you can get involved to make a lasting impact.
Teaching medical procedures is one of the most "hands on" parts to medical education. We will be discussing the challenges about this topic, tips for success, and how to use our influence as medical educators to honor God.
Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #2 at 10:00 AM EST ; speaker: Andrew Posey; Jonathan Peters
Session webpage: https://www.medica...
Explore the transformative journey of plastic surgery mission trips. Learn about their impact, challenges, and how you can make a lasting difference today.
STUDENTS & RESIDENTS: How can we deepen in our love for Jesus and see this refining, exciting time as He does? We’ll spend the first half tackling topics like long-haul stamina, time management, living in community, debt, and God’s heart for those experiencing poverty.
For the second hour, we’ll divide into small groups of the same discipline (i.e., DO/MD students, resi...
Reflect on your medical mission trip. Embrace personal and spiritual growth, learn valuable lessons, and continue making an impact in local and global communities.
