Journey: The Path of CMDA Residents: July 2011

Welcome

“All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.”

Psalm 25:10 (ESV)

As you follow God on the path He has designed for your life, you may be expecting the smooth ride of freshly paved asphalt rather than the deep ruts and potholes you encounter. But at times God’s ways involve these deep potholes in our path, cutting profoundly into our soul. The journey through residency training can encounter many such potholes. Distraction from His purpose in calling you to medical profession may threaten to sway your thinking, attitude, and decisions as you make the journey.

You are not alone. Many Christian residents are on the same journey, experiencing those very same potholes. Yet, for the followers of Christ, all of them are designed by the love and faithfulness of a merciful God.

We would like to introduce you to some residents who are sharing their Journey. As you read their thoughts, celebrate their victories, and empathize with their struggles…you will be reminded that even in your most challenging days, God is still at work. In them…and in you.

May God bless you as you continue your Journey.

J. Scott Ries, MD, FAAFP

National Director, Campus & Community Ministries

Vice President, CMDA

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Dr. Allie Dailey - Week 1: Sustained through Fatigue

One week in to residency and boy, has it been a crazy week!

I scrubbed in as the first assist in an AV fistula creation on my first day! Click to read more

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Dr. Erik Lystad - How we talk to each other

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4.6 Click to read more

Monday, July 11, 2011

First Call by Dr. Erik Lystad

I finished my first call on my second day of work as a resident. It was a Sunday, and coincidentally on my 29th birthday. It does seem that medical school took up most of my 20's, click to read more

Friday, July 8, 2011

Dr. Erik Lystad - Reflections

For the past 4 years, I have lived in Philadelphia attending Jefferson Medical College. Prior to that, I spent my previous 24 years calling home the beautiful Pacific Northwest. click to read more

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Dr. Erik Lystad - Greetings

I greet you in the name of the Lord Jesus.

I am in the midst of my life journey towards fulfilling a lifelong dream to be a doctor. click to read more

Friday, July 1, 2011

Dr. Allie Dailey - He will Allure her…

Hosea 2:14-15, NIV 2011

Have you ever felt like you were being led into the wilderness? The commonwealth of Kentucky does not boast of a booming metropolis, but this resident’s new home is less than half the size of Lexington. click to read more