Christian Medical & Dental Associations

What Christian Medical & Dental Associations does

Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1931 and headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee, with an additional office in Washington, DC. It operates as the largest fellowship of Christian healthcare professionals in the United States, serving approximately 13,000 professional members and reaching around 30,000 students and graduate healthcare professionals through presence on 90% of U.S. medical and dental campuses and hundreds of local chapters. The organization delivers value through a multi-product platform including continuing education credits via the Path LMS-based Learning Center, the three-tiered Standing Strong bioethics curriculum, 15+ specialty sections organized by medical discipline, and mission deployment programs (Medical Education International, Global Health Outreach, and the Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions) that collectively send hundreds of professionals overseas annually.

CMDA's technology footprint is limited and operational rather than differentiated: it relies on a third-party LMS (Path LMS), a member portal, video production studios at its Bristol headquarters, and standard communication channels (podcasts, newsletters, social media). Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of membership dues from individual healthcare professionals (physicians, dentists, nurses, PAs, pharmacists), tax-deductible charitable donations, event and conference fees (including the annual CMDA National Convention), continuing education fees, and program-related income. Its advocacy arm operates the Freedom2Care coalition of 50 organizations focused on religious liberty in healthcare.

The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and House of Delegates, with approximately 75 employees. Leadership transitioned in 2019 when CEO Dr. Mike Chupp, a former missionary surgeon, succeeded Dr. David Stevens after 25 years. CMDA's go-to-market is community-led: it recruits members through campus chapters, specialty sections, and direct engagement, then retains them via integrated member services including an ethics hotline, placement services, life and leadership coaching, mentoring, marriage support (Side By Side), and malpractice ministry. Strategic positioning emphasizes bioethical advocacy and biblical worldview integration in healthcare practice.

Name

Christian Medical & Dental Associations

Legal name

Christian Medical & Dental Associations

Website

https://cmda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Christian Medical & Dental Associations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1931 that serves as the largest fellowship of Christian healthcare professionals in the U.S., providing education, bioethics training, missions, advocacy, and community to over 13,000 members and 30,000 students and professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Healthcare Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Healthcare professional membership
• Medical missions programs
• Bioethics education
• Continuing medical education
• Religious liberty advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CMDA generates revenue through membership dues from healthcare professionals (physicians, dentists, nurses, PAs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals). The organization has over 13,000 healthcare professional members and disciples and resources around 30,000 students and graduate healthcare professionals.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CMDA receives tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the ministry. The organization has a fiscal year-end giving campaign with a goal of $1,100,000. Donations can be designated to specific ministries or general operations.
3. Event and Conference Fees: Revenue from CMDA National Convention, CMDA conferences, specialty section conferences, and other educational events. Also includes team registration fees for MEI mission trips.
4. Continuing Education (CE) Credits: CMDA offers continuing education credit opportunities through their Learning Center, generating revenue from healthcare professionals seeking CE credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CMDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that provides professional networking, bioethics education, continuing education, advocacy, and short-term mission opportunities for Christian healthcare professionals and students. Its core deliverables include the Standing Strong Curriculum (a three-tiered video series on bioethical issues), Medical Education International and Global Health Outreach mission programs, the Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions (CAHM), specialty sections across 15+ healthcare disciplines, online continuing education via the Path LMS Learning Center, and member services such as an Ethics Hotline, Placement Services, and Life & Leadership Coaching.

Product overview

Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1931 that provides resources, networking opportunities, education, and public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students. CMDA operates as a platform organization offering multiple distinct products and programs: the Standing Strong Curriculum (a three-tiered educational curriculum for students, church communities, and practicing professionals covering bioethical issues); Medical Education International (short-term overseas teaching missions); the Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions (mobilization and support for healthcare missionaries); the Christian Dental Association (dental-specific ministry with resources, missions, and events); Global Health Outreach (short-term mission teams); Specialty Sections (professional networks across 15+ medical specialties); the Center for Well-being (professional wellness support); Mentoring & Discipleship Commission (career and spiritual development); CMDA Learning Center (online continuing education via Path LMS); multiple podcasts including Faith in Healthcare, Dental Sound Bytes, and CMDA Student Pulse; advocacy programs through its Washington D.C. office; and member services including an Ethics Hotline, Placement Services, Life & Leadership Coaching, and a member directory search. The organization also hosts the annual CMDA National Convention and operates the Freedom2Care coalition for religious liberty advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions (CAHM): Ministry focused on mobilizing and supporting healthcare missionaries for domestic and international service
• Medical Education International (MEI)
• Center for Well-Being
• Commission on Human Trafficking
• Global Health Outreach
• Side By Side
• Standing Strong Curriculum
• Freedom2Care
• National Embryo Donation Center

Products and services

• Standing Strong Curriculum A three-tiered educational video curriculum equipping Christians in healthcare to think deeply and biblically about controversial bioethical issues including abortion, gender ideology, medically assisted suicide, end-of-life care, and addiction. Targeted at healthcare students, practicing professionals, and church communities.
• Medical Education International (MEI) Short-term missions program sending medical and dental professionals overseas to provide academic teaching and clinical training in response to requests from governments and medical institutions.
• Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions (CAHM) Ministry focused on mobilizing and supporting healthcare professionals to use their skills through healthcare missions, offering mobilization, equipping, support, scholarships, and strategy resources for missionaries.
• Christian Dental Association (CDA) Dental-ministry division dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and educating dental professionals and students to integrate Christian faith into all aspects of their lives.
• Center for Well-being Resource center helping Christian healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being, and maximize influence through coaching, marriage enrichment, and mentoring services.
• Specialty Sections Organized professional communities for Christian healthcare professionals across 15+ specialties including Addiction Medicine, Christian Academic Physicians & Scientists, Christian Surgeons Fellowship, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, OB/GYN, and Psychiatry.
• Commission on Human Trafficking Commission dedicated to equipping CMDA members to abolish human trafficking domestically and abroad through education, resources, and advocacy.
• Mentoring & Discipleship Commission Program focused on impacting spiritual and professional identity formation of healthcare trainees through mentorship resources, training, and relationship building between professionals and trainees.
• Side By Side Ministry supporting women married to medical and dental students, residents, fellows, and physicians, with chapters in over 90 communities providing community, prayer, and encouragement.
• Global Health Outreach Short-term missions program with 40-50 teams annually serving countries from Honduras to the Middle East, focusing on evangelism, leadership training, and partnering with local churches.
• CMDA Learning Center Online platform offering members continuing education credits and engagement opportunities with CMDA content, delivered via Path LMS.
• Faith in Healthcare Podcast Podcast series providing discussions on faith and healthcare topics, available on podcast platforms.
• Dental Sound Bytes Podcast Podcast focused on dental professional topics and issues.
• CMDA Student Pulse Podcast Podcast/vodcast series for student healthcare professionals.
• Ethics Hotline Service providing ethics guidance and support to CMDA members facing moral dilemmas in healthcare practice.
• Member Directory Search Online directory allowing users to find CMDA member healthcare professionals in their area.
• Placement Services Employment placement services connecting healthcare professionals with career opportunities.
• Life & Leadership Coaching Coaching services for healthcare professionals in life and leadership development.
• Medical Malpractice Ministry Resources and support for members regarding medical malpractice concerns.
• CMDA National Convention Annual national convention bringing together CMDA members for education, fellowship, and governance meetings.
• Saline Process Witness Training Training program for healthcare professionals to share faith in clinical settings.
• Healthcare for the Poor Strategic partnership program with Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) providing healthcare for the poor and uninsured in the United States through clinic networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 healthcare professional members
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing healthcare for the poor in the United States. CCHF focuses on mechanics of clinic development, networking, and student opportunities while CMDA provides access to its large base of healthcare professionals and campus presence.
• MedSendflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Summit Conference co-hosted with MedSend bringing together over 100 key mission leaders from around the world to connect and learn. CAHM partners with MedSend to advance Christ's kingdom through healthcare missions.
• Samaritans Purse / World Medical MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey mission partner providing medical mission opportunities for healthcare professionals through World Medical Mission program.
• International Christian Medical & Dental Association (ICMDA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMDA is North American representative for ICMDA, hosting the International Congress of Christian Physicians which facilitates networking and catalyzes Christian physician organizations in countries around the world.
• Freedom2Care CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMDA started Freedom2Care website in 2009 which has mobilized a coalition of 50 organizations to protect religious liberty in healthcare.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Healthcare Christian Fellowship International (HCFI): A faith-based international fellowship for healthcare students and professionals, focused on Bible study, evangelism, and discipleship in healthcare settings. Closely comparable in faith-integrated healthcare community model.
• International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA): The global federation of national Christian medical and dental associations, of which CMDA is the North American representative. Closely comparable as a peer Christian professional network spanning similar CMEs, missions, and advocacy goals.
• Catholic Medical Association: The most directly comparable U.S. peer: a faith-based (Catholic) membership organization for physicians and healthcare professionals offering continuing education, bioethics advocacy, and mission support. Competes for the same niche of religious healthcare professionals, similar size and structure.
• Christian Pharmacists Association International (CPAI): A faith-based professional membership organization for pharmacists offering networking, missions, and continuing education. Comparable in mission, scale, and Christian professional society model.

Others

• World Medical Mission (Samaritan's Purse): A flagship short-term medical mission placement program that is a strategic partner to CMDA, sending healthcare professionals to mission hospitals. Adjacent rather than competitive, but closely comparable in the international medical mission vertical.
• MedSend: Provides student loan repayment grants and mobilization for healthcare professionals pursuing long-term medical missions. A CMDA Summit co-host and partner with overlapping mission goals, though structured as a grantmaking org.
• Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF): Faith-based network supporting free and charitable clinics serving the underserved in the U.S. A strategic partner of CMDA for the Healthcare for the Poor program, sharing faith-aligned healthcare access goals but focused on domestic underserved clinics.

Broad incumbents

• American Nurses Association: Large U.S. nursing professional association offering CE, advocacy, and networking. Comparable in scope as a healthcare professional society serving nurses, who constitute a major CMDA member segment.
• American Medical Association: The largest U.S. professional medical association, providing CME, advocacy, networking, and member services. Comparable function as a medical professional society, but mainstream/secular rather than faith-based, and far larger in scale.
• American Dental Association: Premier U.S. dental professional association offering CE, advocacy, and member benefits. Directly comparable to CMDA's Christian Dental Association division, but secular and far broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cmdanational
• Facebookfacebook.com/cmdalive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christian-medical-dental-associations
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmdalive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Christian Medical & Dental Associations