Psychiatry Section

The Psychiatry Section of CMDA strives to To promote fellowship and provide community to support and encourage Christian physicians in the practice of psychiatry, as they explore the relationship between their faith and professional practice. To promote within the church the knowledge and understanding of valid psychiatric approaches to mental health and healing, consistent with Christ’s redemptive love.

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About Us

The Psychiatry Section, a ministry of CMDA, offers a forum for the interface of psychiatric practice and the Christian faith.

OUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND BELIEFS
  • Promoting fellowship and providing community to support and encourage Christian physicians in the practice of psychiatry, as they explore the relationship between their faith and professional practice.
  • To promote within the church the knowledge and understanding of valid psychiatric approaches to mental health and healing, consistent with Christ’s redemptive love.
  • Contributing to the ministry of CMDA through participation, mentorship, prayer and sharing of our specific gifts and expertise.
  • Joining in the ministry of Christian missions.
  • Presenting a positive witness of God our Father, and Jesus Christ our Savior, and the work of the Holy Spirit to colleagues, patients and society.

 

OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH

(While each of us holds fast to additional beliefs important to our relationship with God, the following statement outlines the tenets that provide a foundation for our fellowship and participation in the Christian Medical & Dental Associations.)

I believe in the:

  • Divine inspiration and final authority of the Bible as the Word of God;
  • Eternal God revealed in Holy Scripture as Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
  • Unique Deity of Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, whose death and resurrection provide by grace through faith the only means of my salvation;
  • Transforming presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

 

MEMBERSHIP

Our membership includes private practitioners, academicians, researchers, psychiatric health care professionals, mission field psychiatrists, medical students and physicians in residency training from every region of the United States and many other countries as well.

Our Activities

Newsletters:

We publish a newsletter three times per year and special updates more frequently

Current Issues Blog:

We sponsor a forum for discussion and comment on current and emerging issues within the practice of psychiatry

Meetings and Conferences:

Small groups of members gather often at professional meetings and conferences, and we also host a focused forum at the APA National Conference each year

Career guidance and Coaching:

To healthcare professionals, residents and students - opportunities for new and seasoned professionals to encourage and assist each other

Domestic and International Healthcare Mission Trip Opportunities:

We participate in training events, team excursions and individual trips for ministry and outreach

Upcoming Events

Section Resources

Psychiatry Section Home

Information Brochure

Section Membership

Psychiatry Section Blog

Library of Meetings and Conferences

Activities & Resources

Current Issues & Discussion

Dues & Donations

Contact Us

If you would like to know more about our activities and outreach, be placed on our mailing list, join the Psychiatry Section or have any questions about membership, please contact Administrative Secretary 

Marshall Williams

HOW ARE DUES AND DONATIONS USED?

The Psychiatry Section of CMDA receives dues and donations from members and supporters. These funds enable us to conduct our administrative activities and defer costs associated with Annual Meeting Activities at the APA meetings. Specific examples of how we use our funds include:

  •  Funds defer hotel and venue costs associated with our Breakfast Meetings, our Annual Dinner Banquet, and Social Gatherings during APA.
  • Funds are used to defer or eliminate meal costs for medical students and residents who attend our Annual Meeting Activities.
  • Funds pay fees associated with registration and participation as an Exhibitor in the Exhibition Hall at the APA.  While we own and reuse the actual Exhibition/Booth itself, the APA requires a substantial registration fee and requires us to utilize their furniture and amenities in order to maintain consistency within the Exhibition Hall.
  • Funds received pay for printing the materials we distribute at our APA Exhibit/Booth.
  • Funds are used to pay mailing and printing costs associated with our Newsletters and Brochures.

PSYCHIATRY SECTION DUES - Click HERE to Pay Dues.

Dues for the Psychiatry Section are separate and in addition to dues paid for CMDA membership. Members of the Psychiatry Section are encouraged to consider joining CMDA. Suggested dues for the Psychiatry Section are as follows:

  • Members - $119.00 annually
  • Missionaries and Retirees - $59.00 annually
  • Medical Students and Residents - $0.00

(Contact our Administrative Assistant at psychsectioncmda@gmail.com if you have questions regarding your dues and donations.  We will be happy to answer any questions you have.)

DONATIONS - Click HERE to Donate.

Donations in any amount are appreciated and are routinely used for the same purposes as are dues. On occasion, we sponsor a special project or focus on a particular ministry. When this occurs, we notify our members and supporters of the opportunity to participate and to donate toward that special project.

BECOME A MEMBER

Please feel free to email us if you have questions or desire additional information. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Psychiatry Section, download the application form and email it to us. We would love to hear from you and will promptly respond to your inquiry. 

 

Psychiatry Application For Membership