Main Conference
Main Conference
Topics and objectives for the Student and Junior graduates- Kampala 2025
Theme: Navigating Identity and Purpose in a Changing World – Romans 12:2
Sub-Themes:
- Navigating Identity
- Navigating Purpose
- The Changing World
These plenary and breakout topics should help foster meaningful discussions and provide valuable insights for the attendees of the ICMDA East African Regional Conference for Students & Junior Doctors while promoting the theme of Navigating Identity and Purpose in a Changing World – Romans 12:2
Plenary Topics Briefs
| Plenary Topic | Brief | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rooted in Christ: Embracing a God-Given Identity in a Shifting Culture (Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17) | • Help participants understand their identity in Christ amidst societal and professional pressures. • Encourage confidence in biblical values despite cultural shifts in medicine and life. • Equip attendees with practical ways to integrate faith into their daily medical practice. | Peter Saunders |
| 2. Faith in Medicine: Standing Firm in an Ever – Changing Profession (1 Corinthians 15:58) | • Explore how faith provides stability and resilience in the rapidly evolving medical field. • Address ethical challenges and how biblical principles help navigate them. • Inspire young doctors to remain steadfast in their Christian witness despite external pressures. | Hannes Steinberg |
| 3. Equipped for Excellence: God’s Word as Our Guide in Medical Practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17) | • Demonstrate how Scripture shapes integrity, wisdom, and ethical decision-making in medicine. • Encourage a lifelong commitment to continuous learning, both medically and spiritually. • Provide practical steps for applying biblical wisdom to patient care and professional relationships. | Daniel Ojuka |
| 4. Medicine as Mission: Serving with Purpose and Passion (Colossians 3:23) | • Reinforce the idea that medicine is a calling and mission field, not just a career. • Challenge participants to view their profession as an opportunity for ministry. • Inspire commitment to compassionate, Christ-centered healthcare, whether locally or globally. | Ken Chapman |
Breakout Topic Briefs
| Breakout Topics | Brief | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Faithful in the Field: Serving as God’s Ambassadors in Medicine (Jeremiah 1:7-8) | • Help participants recognize their medical profession as a divine calling. • Equip them with strategies for demonstrating Christ’s love in clinical settings. • Encourage perseverance in faith despite professional challenges and opposition. | Abiy Tadesse |
| 2. Counter-Culture Christianity: Thriving Spiritually in a Secular Medical World (Romans 12:2) | • Explore how to maintain Christian values in a highly secularized work environment. • Provide guidance on handling peer pressure and ethical dilemmas from a biblical perspective. • Encourage young doctors to be bold and unashamed in living out their faith. | Gabriel Okumu |
| 3. The Good Samaritan Model: Christ’s Call to Compassionate Healthcare | • Examine the biblical principles of selfless service and empathy in medicine. • Encourage participants to view patients holistically—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. • Provide real-life examples of Christian healthcare professionals making a difference. | Peter Saunders |
| 4. Courageous and Compassionate: Walking by Faith in Medical Challenges (Joshua 1:9) | • Address fears and insecurities that medical students and young doctors face. • Provide biblical encouragement for remaining strong in faith during difficult moments. • Equip attendees with practical ways to rely on God during professional trials. | Elichilia Shao |
| 5. Lessons from My Mission Trip in Senegal, Madagascar, Angola & Ivory Coast | Inspire participants by sharing personal testimonies of God’s work during medical mission trips—highlighting cultural, spiritual, and clinical lessons learned.
Provide practical insights into preparing for and thriving during cross-cultural mission work, including teamwork, adaptability, and servant leadership. Encourage a missional mindset by challenging young Christian professionals to see every healthcare opportunity—local or global—as a platform for Kingdom impact. | Augustin Lutakwa |
| 6. Overcoming Burnout: Biblical Strategies for Strength and Resilience | • Identify the causes of burnout and its impact on young doctors. • Provide scriptural insights on rest, self-care, and reliance on God. • Equip participants with practical steps to maintain mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. | Julius Mwimo |
| 7. Medicine as Mission: The Role of Christian Doctors in Global Health | • Define the role of medical professionals in global mission work. • Inspire participants to consider local or international mission work as part of their career. • Share practical ways to integrate mission-oriented service into everyday practice. | Francis Kashimawo |
| 8. Healing Beyond Borders: Lessons from Christian Medical Missionaries in Africa | • Share testimonies of Christian medical missions transforming lives. • Provide insights into the realities, challenges, and rewards of mission work. • Encourage participants to engage in medical missions, whether short-term or long-term. | Daniel Ojuka |
| 9. Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine: A Biblical Approach to Tough Decisions | • Discuss real-life ethical challenges young doctors may face. • Provide a biblical framework for ethical decision-making. • Equip participants with skills to defend and apply Christian ethics in practice. | Stephen Muhudhia |
| 10. Navigating identity issues in the 21st century: A Christian Health Professional’s response to LGBTQ | Explore a biblical worldview on identity, sexuality, and human dignity, and how it informs the Christian medical professional’s response to LGBTQ matters.
Equip participants to engage with LGBTQ patients and colleagues with both conviction and compassion—balancing truth and grace in their medical practice. Encourage respectful dialogue and promote understanding of legal, ethical, and pastoral responsibilities when caring for LGBTQ individuals in diverse healthcare settings. | Margaret Muhia |
| 11. Unemployment & Migration Among Doctors: A Christian Response | • Address the impact of doctor migration on healthcare systems. • Discuss ethical considerations and the Christian perspective on working abroad. • Provide guidance on making faith-based career decisions in medicine. | Michael Burke |
| 12. Global Public Health: A Christian Approach to Healing Broken Systems | • Explore how Christian doctors can influence healthcare policies. • Provide insights on integrating faith-based solutions in public health. • Challenge participants to take an active role in shaping health systems. | Joseph Nkuranga |
| 13. How to Choose a Life Partner: Biblical Wisdom for Healthcare Professionals | • Provide biblical principles for making wise relationship choices. • Address common challenges in relationships for medical professionals. • Encourage participants to seek God’s guidance in marriage decisions. | Conrad & Cathy Ntaate |
| 14. Resilient and Rooted: Thriving as a Young Christian Doctor | • Teach strategies for maintaining faith amidst medical pressures. • Share testimonies of Christian doctors who have persevered. • Equip attendees with tools for personal and professional resilience. | Johnstone Kayandabila |
| 15. Money Matters: Financial Wisdom for Young Doctors | • Provide biblical principles on money management. • Offer practical budgeting and saving tips for young professionals. • Discuss the impact of financial stewardship on faith and mission. | Lindael Mlay |
| 16. Finding Joy in Hard Work: Purpose and Passion in Medicine | • Encourage participants to see their work as an act of worship. • Address the dangers of workaholism and maintaining a healthy balance. • Equip attendees with strategies for finding fulfilment in their careers. | Proscovia Mugaba |
| 17. Thinking of Going Rural? What It Takes to Serve in Underserved Areas | • Discuss the challenges and rewards of rural medical service. • Share testimonies of doctors thriving in rural settings. • Provide practical guidance for those considering rural healthcare. | Alex Bolek |
| 18. Self-Care and Mental Wellness: Prioritizing Health as a Doctor | • Identify common mental health struggles among medical professionals. • Provide biblical encouragement for self-care and emotional resilience. • Equip attendees with practical strategies for stress management. | Harriet Birabwa |
| 19. Healthy life style for a busy doctor | • Share easy meal prep tips for busy professionals. • Discuss the importance of nutrition for energy and well-being. • Encourage participants to view their body as God’s temple. | Ataro Ayella |
| 20. Saline Taster | Mfanelo Sobekwa | |
| 21. Lessons from the Journey: What I Wish I Knew as a Junior Doctor | • Share real-life insights from experienced Christian doctors. • Provide guidance on common mistakes and lessons learned. • Inspire young professionals to approach their careers with faith and wisdom. | Proscovia Mugaba |