Medicine, dentistry, and allied healthcare roles are not merely professions — they are callings. The work you do in the classroom, the clinic, the hospital, and the community is an expression of your faith and a reflection of the God who heals. CMDA invites you to bring that work before your peers, your mentors, and your community at the VIE Academic Session at CMDA’s National Convention (April 29-May 2, 2027 in Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky).
Why Submit an Abstract?
The VIE Academic Session is more than an academic exercise. It is an opportunity to:
- Present your scholarly work to a community that shares your faith and your vocation
- Receive substantive feedback from experienced Christian physicians, dentists, and healthcare professionals
- Contribute to a growing body of work that reflects a distinctly Christian vision for healthcare
- Connect with mentors, colleagues, and collaborators across the breadth of the CMDA community
- Have your convention registration fee substantially discounted
We invite submissions across four thematic areas, each reflecting a dimension of Christian healthcare scholarship:
Medical Science
- Clinical Vignettes
- Basic Science/ Translational/Clinical Research
- Global & Missionary Health
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Faith & Practice Integration
- Faith, Ethics & Medicine
- Whole-Person Care
Systems & Community
- Healthcare Disparities & Underserved Populations
- Healthcare Innovation & Technology
- Community & Public Health Initiatives
Formation & Vocation
- Health Science Education
- Professional Formation & Calling
Abstract Formatting Guidelines
Read this before submitting an abstract!
Contact [email protected] with your questions.
“Students, residents, fellows…I highly encourage you to consider submitting a research poster to CMDA. You will not regret it! You're going to love the conference, and you'll be able to share what you've learned with other people, with other trainees…[you’ll] experience…a truly life-changing weekend at the convention.”
Davis M., 2026 National Convention Poster Presenter
VIE is a French word for "life" and represents not only the acronym for "Vignettes, Initiatives, Innovations, & Education," but also our recognition of and commitment to stirring godly passions and life throughout CMDA and His kingdom through presentation of scholarly work.