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 – Kelli Faaitiiti (klfaaiti@utmb.edu)
• Vice President – Jonathan Lee (jonlee@utmb.edu)

• Faculty Advisor – Ben Raimer, HPLA (bgraimer@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 – 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. Other purposes shall include, but are not limited to, holding bible studies, retreats, fundraisers, and social service projects.

Activities: Activities will include bible studies, retreats, fundraisers, fellowship activities, 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: The purpose of this mission is to provide students of all health professions to participate in a medical mission trip to Peru. Students have the opportunity to see their own patients in a team-oriented manner and practice writing history and physicals, medical decision making, and diagnosing patients under the supervision of an attending physician.

Activities: Hands and Feet brings UTMB volunteers every year to help run a free community clinic in Santa Rosa Baja called Iglesia Evangelica Bautista. Students/volunteers will work on a care team of 2-3 health care professionals and see patients throughout the entirety of clinic. There are a variety of stations to rotate through, including triage, medical visits, PT/OT stations, and eyeglass fitting stations.

Officer Board:

• President – Jonathan Lee (jonlee@utmb.edu)
• Vice President – Kelli Faaitiiti (klfaaiti@utmb.edu)

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