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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. 

• 2025-2026 Officers:
  • Co-Presidents: Haley Rooks and Cole Rueff

• Advisor: 
  • Dr. Edgar Meyer

Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) 

Purpose: CMDA is a network of Christ-followers in healthcare. CMDA educates, encourages, and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God in all areas of life. CMDA-Jackson is chapter of CMDA Student Life Ministries which has local chapters on more than 300 campuses, representing 90 percent of the nation's medical and dental schools. The UMMC chapter of CMDA Student Life Ministry provides Christ-centered fellowship and support, walking alongside students as they navigate the rigors of healthcare training in preparation for a lifetime of service. Our ministries and resources will prepare students to utilize their God-given talents to be leaders, serving as ambassadors of Christ in their profession, families, churches, communities, and to the ends of the earth.

• 2025-2026 Medical Student Leaders:
  • Luke Bridges
  • Alli Dupree
  • Mason Kennedy
  • Kaya Marascalco
  • Mary Marshall Waller
  • Emory Ware
  • Victor Yen

• Advisors:
  • Chuck Newton, Pastor/Director
  • Dr. Ken Ball, President - CMDA Jackson Advisory Council

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.

• 2025-2026 Officers:
  • President: Haaris Patel
  • Vice President: Arnob Iftekhar
  • Secretary: Saad Alamgir
  • Treasurer: Riyan Siddiqui
  • Historian: Hamza Qureshi
  • M1 Representatives:
    • Hadi Obaji
    • Aaryan Piracha
• Advisor:
  • Dr. Mohammad Ullah