Journey: The Path of CMDA Residents: August 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

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Dr. Erik Lystad- We Lose Nothing

“If we let Christ into our lives we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing that makes life free, beautiful, or great. Only in friendship with Christ is the great potential of human existence truly revealed … He takes away nothing, and He gives you everything”.

I heard this quote two weeks ago from a recent graduate of our family medicine program and instantly felt a draw towards its truth. Click to read more

Dr. Erik Lystad- Champagne Tap

End of my 3rd week of pediatrics with one more to go. My fellow intern and I have a friendly competition going on. Several of our peds patients present with symptoms suggestive of an infectious disease process involving the CSF. Click to read more

Dr. Erik Lystad- A Prayer for my Fellow Residents

Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Click to read more

Dr. Erik Lystad- A Parent's Care

Half way through my first month of residency, and I am greatly enjoying my inpatient my pediatrics rotation. It has been a wonderful time of taking care of a wide array of patients - the Mexican immigrant's child next to an Amish boy next to a Laotian newborn. Click to read more