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Faith-Based Organizations
Catholic Medical Association, St. Gianna Beretta Molla Student Chapter at UMMC
Purpose: 1. To build a supportive community of Catholic students at UMMC, so that they can grow in their faith and understanding of the principles of the Catholic faith in the course of their education and training. 2. To provide formal opportunities for Christ-centered education, service, and worship in a medical school setting. 3. To collaborate with local Catholic physicians, fellow student guilds at other medical schools, and national guilds of the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) in advancing the principles of the Catholic faith in the science and practice of medicine.
2026-2027 Officers:
- Co-Presidents:
- Haley Rooks
- Cole Rueff
- Co-Vice Presidents:
- Elizabeth Basha
- Michael Basha
- Advisor:
- Dr. Edgar Meyer
- Dr. Chaning Burnett
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
Purpose: CMDA-Jackson is a Christ-centered ministry serving healthcare students at UMMC’s School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, and School of Health-Related Professions. Our ministry seeks to support and encourage students in their faith as they navigate the rigors of professional training. CMDA-Jackson hosts on-campus lunches, worship services, Bible studies, and fellowships to help students sustain a growing and fruitful relationship with the Lord, and each other. Our ministries and resources will also spiritually prepare students to serve as Christian leaders and ambassadors for Christ in their practices, churches, families, communities, and to the ends of the earth.
2026-2027 Medical Student Leader:
- Lindsey Gibson
- Chuck Newton, Pastor/Director
Muslim Students Association
Purpose: To provide a means for Muslims at UMMC to come together and fulfill their obligations to Islam. To create an environment on campus that will foster the development and growth of the Muslim community at UMMC. To provide Muslims, to the best of our ability, with proper accommodations to fulfill religious obligations as well as accommodate and support Muslim students on campus. To sponsor programs and events that positively contribute to the development of Islam and Muslims on campus. This may include lectures, panel discussions, halaqas (Islamic discussion groups) as well as social events. To act as a resource to the whole campus community and represent Islam in the best possible manner. To actively engage both Muslims and non-Muslims in a portrayal of the message of Islam as completely and accurately as possible.
2026-2027 Officers:- President: Hadi Obaji
- Vice President: Riyan Siddiqui
- Secretary: Arnob Iftekhar
- Treasurer: Hamza Qureshi
- Historian: Haaris Patel
- M2 Representative: Aaryan Piracha
- Dr. Mohammad Ullah