OUR MISSION & VISION
CMDA DC serves to encourage and equip our local emerging and practicing healthcare professionals to continue in their good work in a culture that is counter to God's Kingdom. We desire to minister to the spiritual needs of our students and healthcare professionals to develop and grow in faith throughout their careers as they treat bodies and souls locally and globally. We hope our work expands the local body of Believers that complements the faith-based and healthcare community and transforms our culture.
Where we are involved
Schools & Campuses
Georgetown University
George Washington University
Howard University
Uniformed Services University
Meetings & Activities
Potlucks
Fellowship
Gatherings
Monthly advisory council meeting
Weekly campus chapter meetings
Because CMDA values discipleship, we are launching a mentorship program for students and professionals. Those interested in participating can review the program guidelines and fill out the information survey. Based on the information submitted, mentors will be matched with mentees for an academic year, with opportunities to pray, discuss work/life balance and encourage one another in their Christian walk. Feel free to send inquiries to Nicole Hayes at [email protected].
Our focus
There is great excitement about our opportunities to minister through healthcare and sharing the gospel in our nation's capital and beyond! Your partnership will continue to enable emerging and practicing healthcare professionals throughout the D.C. area to be discipled and equipped to integrate their Christian faith into medicine. When you give to CMDA DC, you are partnering with us to:
- Engage biblically and ethically with our immoral culture on bioethical issues
- Encourage our practicing healthcare professionals to continue in their good work in a culture counter to God's Kingdom
- Equip those new in the field with mentors and resources to help develop and grow their faith as they treat the bodies and souls of those they will see throughout their careers
- Expand the local body of Believers that complements the faith-based and healthcare community and transforms our culture
Our Local Area Advisory Council
Nicole Hayes
Nicole D. Hayes, MPA serves as the Director of Federal Public Policy with the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) in Washington, D.C., where she helps to advance life-affirming and biblical principles of CMDA ethical positions at the federal level. Prior to, she served as the CMDA’s Director of State Public Policy, and the Washington, D.C. Area Director ministering to and serving healthcare professionals and students in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.
Daniel Hwang MD
Daniel Hwang MD serves as an otolaryngologist at Reston Ear, Nose and Throat. He has a fond memory of the local CMDA fellowship providing much encouragement and hope during the medical school years. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and serving his church community
Mitchell Wallin, MD, MPH
Mitchell Wallin, MD, MPH, is an adult neurologist and epidemiologist and is National Director of the VA MS Center of Excellence. He has faculty appointments at the University of Maryland and George Washington University School of Medicine. He has been involved in the formation of the CMDA Neurology section and for many years volunteered teaching at the Commission on Medical and Dental Education Conferences in Africa and Asia. Dr. Wallin’s research focuses on multiple sclerosis, neuroepidemiology and neuroinfections.
Dr. Ashton-Lazaroae
Dr. Ashton-Lazaroae has practiced general pediatrics at ALL Pediatrics in northern Virginia since 1998. She hails from Indianapolis, Indiana, and received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, then completed residency at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the Northern Virginia Pediatric Society, the American College of Pediatricians and CMDA. She was commissioned as a Colson Fellow in 2022. In addition to her work at ALL Pediatrics, Dr. Ashton-Lazaroae has served on the Board of Directors for Boys Town Washington DC, Sanctity of Life Ministries of Northern Virginia and the Youth Orchestra of Fairfax and helped lead a medical mission trip to Rwanda.
Dr. Anush A. John, MDiv, ThM, DMin, MD
Dr. Anush A. John, MDiv, ThM, DMin, MD, is a maxillofacial surgeon, theologian, and Christian apologist originally from Bangalore, India. Growing up in a pastor’s home, he began preaching at age 10 and has since devoted his life to integrating faith and professional excellence. He moved to the United States in 2003, where he completed medical school in Kansas City, Missouri. He also holds theological degrees, including an MDiv from Bangalore, a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology in Christian Apologetics from Liberty University. Currently practicing in Maryland, Dr. John teaches at two local churches and has a global preaching ministry through podcasts and radio broadcasts reaching audiences in over 80 countries. He is involved in discipleship through his website: anushjohn.com. As the author of The Jesus Conversations (2016), he continues to equip believers for thoughtful engagement with faith and culture.
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