Resources

An account of the impact of a replicable model of home-based palliative care in underserved communities in rural North India An opportunity to be sensitised to the unmet healthcare needs, particularly for palliative care in the non-Western world, and to understand the disparity in healthcare access between urban and rural contexts

No one has all the answers to why people experience suffering but there are helpful ways and there are harmful ways to view this issue. We will look at a few Biblical ways to understand suffering and find hope in the midst of our own and other's trials

The principles of evidence-based medicine are essential for all clinicians to understand and be able to apply at the bedside. This breakout will explore how to assess the quality of randomized controlled clinical trials beyond reading the title and conclusion in the abstract.

How can popular short-term healthcare missions become more ethical, culturally relevant, and effective? This session emphasizes cooperation with national hosts to guide such service, plus the importance of continuity of commitment.

In early 2025 the Launch Survey was sent to everyone on medicalmissions.com. The results identified the most significant factors that help and hinder those who may aspire to become goers for 1+ years up to long-term. The results include the most positive factors leading to international service, which hindrances most get in the way of reaching the field, and generational differences that can affect mobilization and leading new healthcare missionaries. The survey tabulated responses from two groups: those who have launched into full-time international service, and separately those with some international interest but who have not gone yet."

This lecture delves into the integration of medical practice to provide a platform to advance the Gospel among unreached people groups. By intertwining the healing art of medicine with the principles of the Gospel, it highlights a holistic approach to medical missions. The talk also underscores the significance of sustainable, long-term engagement, aiming to create enduring health improvements and foster community well-being.

We will review 10 high-impact global health research articles that can improve the care of patients while being cost effective

The need for family medicine training across the globe to strengthen primary care

The Kingdom Professional Model is a reflective tool that can be used to integrate faith, learning, and service. Come find out lessons learned using this model in cross-cultural settings. Listen to the stories of those who have experienced challenges, and new understanding of old lessons while serving. Healthcare professionals can glimpse the practical ways to show the love of Jesus through everyday practice by using this model.

With a gazillion opportunities in medical missions, why say yes to a hard place? What factors — biblical, spiritual, strategic, personal — should influence what you do with your life, where you go, and why? Come learn how to count the cost, develop resilience, avoid places already served, and use your gifts as bridges of love to unreached peoples beyond the edges of the kingdom.

Your emotional health matters as you join God in His work among the nations. Learn to apply biblical principles to experience emotional healing and minister to others. In this session you will walk away with 4 keys that will help you receive God's emotional healing.

Outcomes: to see North Koreans as people made in the image of God (Gen 1:27); to be peacemakers (Mt 5:9); to love North Koreans as Jesus would (Mt 5:44). To see that healthcare is a strategic way of engaging with the people of DPRK.