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ICMDA Recordings episodes

April 26, 2022 Webinar #101 Dr Alex Bolek on God's grace & sovereignty in times of war
Recorded on 21 April 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a devotion by Dr Alex Bolek in which we are reminded that in difficult days, God is sovereign and is able to bring good out of evil. We can count on Him and trust Him in such times.
The Bible and the Lord Jesus Himself have predicted and spoken of turbulent times in world history. Passages such as “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom” (Matthew 24:7) and “There will be terrible times in the last days” (2 Timothy 3:1) are a few clear examples. We are living in these times.
Speaker profile: Dr Alex Bolek
ICMDA Africa Coordinator and East Africa Regional Secretary
Brother Alex studied medicine at the University of Oradea in Romania and has a Masters in Public and Tropical Health. He has worked as a GP and Medical Director in Khartoum, Sudan, and also for JHPIEGO and other international NGOs. He is the chairman of the CMDA in South Sudan, is the Africa Coordinator for ICMDA, and is the ICMDA Regional Secretary for East Africa. He is married to Helen and together they help care for 14 nephews and nieces.
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59 min
April 15, 2022 Webinar #100 Dr Douglas Wilkinson on Recent trends in trauma management
Recorded on 14 April 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs an evidence based discussion on different aspects, both new and old, of trauma management worldwide. It is adapted for a wide spectrum of listeners who would have a range of health budgets, hopefully allowing everyone to take home some aspects, or reinforce their clinical practice.
Speaker profile: Dr Douglas Wilkinson
Founder, Primary Trauma Care Foundation (PTC)
Dr Douglas Wilkinson is a Consultant Anaesthetist in Intensive Care Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College, Oxford University. He founded the Primary Trauma Care Foundation (PTC) in Oxford and is Surgeon Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve.
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
54 min
April 07, 2022 Webinar #99 Dr Daniel O'Neill - Theology of Global Health
Recorded on 7 April 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Santhosh Mathew chairs a discussion with Dr Daniel O'Neill.
Dr O'Neill presents a four-fold theological framework for health-related mission revealing God’s healing intentions in creation, fall, redemption, and consummation. Starting with creation, health and wholeness, he then identifies the origins of disease processes through corruption and fractured relations which creates a deep yearning for healing. Then traces a compelling biblical call to participate in salvation, healing and mission for an active engagement for health workers, showing what healing is, what it requires, and what it results in – abundant life.
Daniel O’Neill, MD, MTh is a physician-theologian and managing editor of Christian Journal for Global Health, Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and holds a master’s degree in theological studies from Bethel Seminary. He has served on health and development projects among impoverished or displaced populations. He is a co-founder of Health for All Nations and author and co-editor of the book All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health.
For the ICMDA Global Health Training Track, visit https://icmda.net/resources/global-health/
For the Christian Global Health in Perspectives Course, visit https://www.cghiperspective.com/
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55 min
March 31, 2022 Webinar #98 Dr Mike Chupp - Overcoming your Dark Side in Leadership
Recorded on 31 March 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Howard Lyons CBE chairs a discussion with Dr Mike Chupp.
Mike Chupp graduated with a pre-med degree from Taylor University in 1984, and then received his medical degree from Indiana University in 1988. He completed a general surgery residency at Methodist Hospital in 1993, was board certified in 1995, and joined Southwestern Medical Clinic, a group dedicated to global healthcare missions.
From 1996 to 2016 he served at Tenwek Hospital Kenya including 19 years as medical director. Tenwek grew during Mike’s tenure to a clinical staff of over 80 physicians and clinical officers and more than 700 total staff.
Mike returned to Bristol, Tennessee in 2016 to assume the role of CMDA Executive Vice President and in September 2019 took over from David Stevens as CEO of CMDA US. He is also a member of the ICMDA board. Mike is married to Pam and they have four children - Steven, Melody, Kayla and Ashley.
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57 min
March 25, 2022 Webinar #97 Dr Bert Nanninga - Addressing mental health needs in refugees
Recorded on 24 March 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar and Q&A with Dr Bert Nanninga.
We have seen the number of forcefully displaced peoples around the world increasing by the year this century. The recent images of refugees in the Ukraine war are heartbreaking and are alerting the world that evil is a painful reality in our so called global village.

As Christians we are supposed to act as good neighbours to those in need and accommodate strangers, providing for a safe place and proper care, as disciples of the Good Samaritan.

In such acute changes and losses too often personal resilience and coping mechanisms fail to overcome the overwhelming traumatic stress, whether on short term or in the times to come. In this Webinar the pain of forced migration and efficient approaches will be highlighted.
Dr Bert Nanninga is a transcultural psychiatrist specialized in psychotrauma and migration. As a former long term tropical practitioner, he now works with refugees and migrants with mental health problems in The Netherlands.
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
56 min
March 11, 2022 Webinar #95 Doug Fountain - Strengthening Health Systems
Recorded on 10 March 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Health System Strengthening (HSS) is the banner and rally cry for building resilience and improving timely access to quality health services for those most in need. In this webinar, we will review definitions of HSS; outline critical processes used by donors, partners, and authorities; and build a shared vision of success based on impact and scale. We will identify how Christians offer unique value to HSS efforts due to our scale, our unique voice for holistic health, and our ability to integrate the church and community with the work of health facilities. We will draw from Nehemiah’s experience rebuilding Jerusalem for inspiration.
Doug Fountain is Executive Director for Christian Connections for International Health, a global network who work to advance health and wholeness. Previously, Doug was Vice President for Strategy & Impact, Medical Teams International (MTI); served in mission at Uganda Christian University; helped a reforestation program with the Tanzanian Anglican church; conducted research in mental health & substance abuse services in the US; and was an early advisor to the Christian Journal for Global Health. Doug holds an MPA from the University of North Carolina and a BS in Political Science & Economics from the University of Oregon. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife.
55 min
March 04, 2022 Webinar #94 David Brown - Strategic planning for national fellowships
Recorded on 3 March 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a Q&A with David Brown.
How can your CMDA grow and fulfill its vision?

Every organisation needs to have a long term understanding of what its purpose is and how it plans to get there.

This webinar describes a simple method for an organisation to identify what it wants to achieve and how it wants to get there, agreeing the key strategic goals of the organisation so that, not only is its direction consistent, but that the resources, financial and human, required to achieve the goals can be planned for and made available.

The plan is completed by drilling down to actionable programmes developed directly from the mission and goals of the organisation.

Join David Brown, the COO of the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia, who comes with vast international experience of strategic planning.
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
54 min
February 25, 2022 Webinar #93 Dr Gábor Győri - Sharing faith with patients & colleagues
Recorded on 24 February 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Dr Gábor Győri.
Dr Gábor Győri is the Executive Director of IHS Global which works closely with Saline partnerships.
At his first International Saline training in 1999, Gábor had an “Aha!” moment as he first realized how he could integrate his ministry and his job as a family physician!
During the years since, he has had many opportunities to talk with patients and colleagues about Jesus. God has even allowed Gábor to see patients giving their lives to Him on a few occasions.
It has become clear to Gábor that in the 21st century the frontiers of evangelization are at workplaces and recreational activities.
For more resources from IHS Global visit https://www.ihsglobal.org
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
52 min
February 18, 2022 Webinar #92 Dr Pablo Martínez - Empty Pool Syndrome
Recorded on 17 February 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar and Q&A with Dr Pablo Martínez.
We can compare our life to a swimming pool where the water is our energy. Two streams of water need to occur at the same time: output, that is water coming out (our physical, emotional and spiritual energy); but also input, the water coming in, which is our personal renewal and refreshment.
Whenever there is more output than input, the pool gets empty little by little, causing emotional and spiritual dryness, eventually leading to burn out.

As Christian doctors we should remember that a full life is not the same as a fruitful life and that God created us as human beings, not human doings. The purpose of this webinar is not making you work less, but helping you rest and renew yourself better.
Dr Pablo Martínez is a psychiatrist and he currently works at a private practice in Barcelona. He develops a wide ministry as lecturer and teacher in many European countries on topics like “Mind and faith”, “The therapeutic value of the Gospel in emotional problems” or “Taking care of yourself”.
His books dealing with such issues have been translated into 16 languages. He served the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA) as one of its vice presidents.
For more information go to the website https://medicinadelapersona.com/en/
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
1 hr 1 min
January 28, 2022 Webinar #89 Dr Rick Paul - Qualified! What's your next move?
Recorded on 27 January 2022 for ICMDA Webinars.
Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar and Q&A with Dr Rick Paul.
So you graduated! Congratulations, it is the crown on your training. But it can also result in uncertainty, even anxiety. Because… what to do next? What to choose? What if you make the wrong choice? You will be unhappy all your life. At least, that is how it feels. And even when we had plans, this pandemic destroyed many of them.

Modern society also puts responsibility on our own shoulders. Make your own future! Yes, you can! But the downside is, that if you fail, it’s your own fault!

No wonder we look around for answers, for guidance. If only God would answer us. Directly, or by texts or circumstances. And yet, it rarely happens. So we hesitate, we postpone…

This webinar looks at our culture and at ourselves, then discusses guiding principles and practical solutions. It can help you to trust and move forward.
To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
54 min