Plenary

Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals” is 2000 years late and falls far short as a program for lasting change. Has history countered with other offerings of a deeper dimension? Perhaps...

One of the great challenges to a meaningful spiritual life is busyness. It is a challenge that medical/dental students and professionals face on a daily basis. During this session we will explore practical principles of the deeper spiritual life in a hectic world. We will also discuss three of the greatest time consumers and how to turn “dead time” into positively refreshing spiritual moments. The goal of this exercise is to grow together in our understanding of what it means to live a godly life in a fast paced 21st century world and how to accomplish it. We will discuss how to keep your vision clear in the context of a hectic medical/dental practice.

It was Gandhi who said that ‘My message is my life.’ The Great Physician, Jesus, was no different. He did not only provide healing, He was a Healer. In this 11th hour, we need more than physicians, we need healers.

A young doctor’s grapple with ministry and medicine.

Berenice Cheng grew up wanting to be a revolutionary. She specifically wanted to do big things for God in the area of mission and medicine. However, in during her academic journey she eventually started to see the rich young ruler in herself. Join Berenice as she shares her journey of radical surrender!

“Radical Resolution” describes both the moral vision to recognize our brokenness and the resolve to live with integrity. The Faith of Christ and the Rest (as in Sabbath Rest) of Christ will be explored as the healing instruments of God to wholeness and salvation.

Desperate people will do radical things. The motive which causes desperation will tell of character, influence destiny, and alter your practice of medicine. Objectives: 1. Learn the essential elements necessary to radically transform a practice into an evangelistic center of influence. 2. Review principles from the Bible that will direct a radical transformation of health care practice. 3. Be challenged with a model of radical practice that will transform your personal life, bless the church, and has the power to transform the way evangelism is done in your community.

A 2012 article reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine that 45.8% of physicians surveyed reported having either emotional exhaustion, depersonalization or low personal accomplishment in their work. A Harris Interactive online survey in 2013 revealed that 60 percent of healthcare workers felt burned out on their jobs. The Wealthy Dentist surveyed their readership in 2000 and 81% of dentists reported professional burnout in their careers. Why is this so? What can be done? We will explore these questions in our session. Objectives: 1. Explore Why we do what we do. 2. Identify the demands of work, life, and ministry and how we nd a balance. 3. Discuss the symptoms of burnout. 4. Identify ways to relieve stress. 5. Challenge attendees to live radically resulting in perpetual joy.

It is the last hour of earth’s history. Stressful times are here, with more to come. How will we react to these challenges? A short primer on free radicals may provide some spiritual lessons we can apply in our own practices. Objectives: 1. Review and update of the function of free radicals and their impact on health. 2. Understand good vs bad effects of free radicals. 3. Learn how to apply these principles in patient care.