Type: Religious

Membership: University-Wide

Mission Statement: We are Galveston's local chapter of the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Bonded by a common faith, we are advancing Christian values in our profession and society, integrating our personal faith and professional practice, and using our skills to serve others in need.

Activities: Small group meetings, mentorship, large group gatherings, prayer/worship nights, social events

Officer Board:

• President – Tambrein S. Bates (tsbates@utmb.edu)
• Vice President – Jake Brozek (jabrozek@utmb.edu)
• Secretary – Valeria Sanchez (vasanche@utmb.edu)

• Faculty Advisor – Philip Keiser, Infectious Disease (phkeiser@utmb.edu)

Organization Email: cma.utmb@gmail.com

Organization Website: CMA Facebook

Type: Religious

Membership: University-Wide

Mission Statement: The purpose is to provide all students and faculty members the opportunity to study the Bible and to enjoy Christian fellowship.

Activities: Weekly Bible studies and social events

Officer Board:

• President – Lisa Yi Liang (yiliang@utmb.edu)
• Officer – Vicky Nwajiaku (vcnwajia@utmb.edu)
• Officer – Bella Woods (jtabril@utmb.edu)
• Officer – Blessing Joseph (bojoseph@utmb.edu)

• Faculty Advisor – Maria Hughes, Internal Medicine (mecamacho@utmb.edu)

Type: Religious

Membership: SOM - Physician Assistants

Mission Statement: FCPA is a chapter of the organization Christian Medical and Dental Association which exists to provide support, advice, fellowship, and a place to strengthen members’ faith amongst physician assistant students.

Activities: Bible studies, retreats, fundraisers, and social service projects

Officer Board:

• President – Tolulope Fasoranti (tofasora@utmb.edu)
• Officer – Leslie Juarez (lesjuare@utmb.edu)
• Officer – Callie Detz (cmdowns@utmb.edu)
• Officer – Hailey Langston (hllangst@utmb.edu)

• Faculty Advisor – Fadeke Adewole, PA Studies (ftadewol@utmb.edu)

Type: Service, Religious

Membership: University-Wide

Mission Statement: 

 - Provide Medical Services to people in the form of short term medical care, referral and follow up with local organizations, and education that can make a lasting difference in their lives.
 - Create an environment that is educational to the students and faculty participating, allow students to learn and practice clinical skills.
 - Provide much needed spiritual care that is often overlooked in medicine.
 - Help anyone learn more about medical missions and give students an opportunity to learn, participate, and equip them for future trips of various kinds

Activities: Currently Short term medical mission trips to Peru.With possible expansion to local mission trips in the future.

Officer Board:

• Co-Director – Tambrien (Shay) Bates (tsbates@utmb.edu)
• Co-Director – Alec Hasty (ajhasty@utmb.edu)
• Consultation Chair – Kelli Faaitiiti (klfaaiti@utmb.edu)
• Secretary – Alex Cantu (atcantu@utmb.edu)
• Schedule and Travel Coordinator – Katie James (kmjames@utmb.edu)

• Faculty Advisor – Ben Raimer, Hlth Policy & Legis Aff (bgraimer@utmb.edu)

Type: Religious, Cultural, Social

Membership: University-Wide

Mission Statement: The purpose of this organization is to provide a platform for people who associate with Islam as their religion an opportunity to practice their beliefs and engage in service together, as a community.

Activities: Weekly Friday sermons and prayers

Officer Board:

• President – Aaleena Zaidi (nisafdar@utmb.edu)
• Vice President – Roshaneh Ali (haaslam@utmb.edu)
• Vice Preisdent – Anwar Merie (sakesari@utmb.edu)

• Faculty Advisor – Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema , Vascular Surgery (zfcheema@utmb.edu) 

Organization Website: MMA Facebook