Professional Organizations
Being part of an organization with members who share your values and beliefs can be a vital tool for those professionals seeking community and resources. It also provides the opportunity to network and gather ideas from other Christians in the healthcare field. Below are some organizations which may be of benefit to Catholic pharmacists.
CPFI
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International is a worldwide ministry for those working in the field of pharmacy. They seek to promote evangelism and integration of faith into practice to support Christian pharmacists.
CMA
The Catholic Medical Association works at the national and local level to benefit the Catholic healthcare community as a whole. They support their members through activities such as annual conferences and email newsletters.
NCBC
The National Catholic Bioethics Center provides education, guidance, and resources to the Catholic Church through publications, bioethics courses, and detailed analyses of current moral issues in healthcare.
Students For Life
This pro-life advocacy organization seeks to grow the pro-life generation through outreach in multiple educational settings. Their goal is to abolish abortion across America.
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Hippocratic Medicine
This medical group combines thousands of professionals who uphold and promote the fundamental principles of Hippocratic medicine. They seek the ultimate good for their patient through these principles.
CHCLA
The Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance is a newly formed group made up of existing catholic health care organizations and associated members. It seeks to advocate for the full spectrum of Catholic healthcare needs.
CMDA
The Christian Medical Dental Association (CMDA) CMDA provides resources, networking opportunities, education and a public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students.
AAME
The American Academy of Medical Ethics (AAME) works to protect and promote the historical values that have been the foundation of Western healthcare to better the medical profession.
NAPN
National Association of Pro-Life Nurses is a non-profit organization that seeks to unite nurses who wish to nurture all life. To help combat the ever-increasing number of morally challenging issue, this group provides resources, advocacy, and support.
FEMM Physicians
Through their reproductive health research institute (RHRI), FEMM certified medical providers are trained in the research of reproductive health and form a network of individuals committed to advancing holistic medicine.
CMF CURO
The Christ Medicus Foundation includes CURO, a provider of Christ-centered which invests in all health (spirit, mind, and body). This ministry focuses on personal engagement, relationships, and comprehensive resources to its members.
CHI
Catholic Healthcare International strives to be a model of Christian healthcare delivery. Based on the work of St. Padre Pio, it is one of a select few locations that provides training and support to professionals to relieve human suffering.
Hippocratic Oath
A non-profit group located in Virginia that advocates for excellence of care, patient equality, and student advocacy. It's life-affirming values are shown through its events and statements on issues pertinent to medicine.
AAPLOG
The American Association of Pro Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists aims to encourage and equip medical professionals with evidence-based resources to defend the lives of mothers and their unborn children.