STUDENTS &
Young Professionals
Faith • Fellowship • Medicine
The CMANA Student & Young Professionals Program brings together students, trainees, and young healthcare professionals seeking to grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and live out their calling to serve others. At the heart of the program is our Annual Student & Young Professionals Conference — a gathering for spiritual growth, fellowship, mentorship, and professional development.
FAITH.
FELLOWSHIP.
MEDICINE.
GROWING THROUGH SERVICE, FELLOWSHIP & MENTORSHIP
01 LOCAL EVENTS
Early local outreach showed that service could begin close to home, laying the groundwork for chapters that foster fellowship, spiritual growth, mentorship, and community engagement.
02 MENTORSHIP
Connecting students and trainees with experienced healthcare professionals to explore career paths, learn from others’ experiences, and navigate the challenges of training.
03 MISSIONS
Participation in CMANA’s mission efforts gives students and young professionals opportunities to learn through service, support communities, and connect faith with practical action.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
The program began in 2012 with a group of passionate students whose experiences on mission trips inspired them to build a community rooted in faith, fellowship, and service. Since the inaugural conference in New Jersey in 2013, the program has hosted 14 annual conferences in New Jersey, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Tennessee.
From Student Initiative to a National Community
OUR JOURNEY | 2012 – TODAY
01 FIRST LOCAL OUTREACH
2013 • ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Students organized their first local service event at a homeless shelter in Atlanta, Georgia.
02 FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE
2013 • NEW JERSEY
The inaugural conference took place in New Jersey, bringing students together in what became an annual reunion. The same year, the first student-focused mission trip to Bolivia planted the seed for future generations of service.
03 SPIRITUAL GROWTH
TALKS • PRAYER • REFLECTION
Spiritual programming encourages participants to reflect on their relationship with God and how their faith shapes their identity, decisions, and vocation in healthcare.
04 FELLOWSHIP & WELL-BEING
COMMUNITY • MENTAL HEALTH
The conference creates space to connect with people who understand the journey, and to discuss mental health and personal well-being amid the demands of training and practice.
05 CAREER FAIR & RESEARCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025
The 2025 conference introduced a career fair with 45 specialties represented, along with an inaugural research poster session for sharing scholarly work and learning from peers.
06 MENTORSHIP & CAREER GUIDANCE
MATCH PANEL • MOCK INTERVIEWS
Mock residency interviews, a virtual Match Panel, and a mentor–mentee matching service help students navigate medical education, residency applications, and career development.
THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
At the heart of the program is the Annual Conference — the gathering that brings together the community from across the country. Each gathering offers a new theme and opportunities to reconnect, form relationships, learn from experienced professionals, and grow in faith.
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY
From its beginnings as a student-led initiative in 2012 to a national gathering that has continued for more than a decade, the program has grown through the commitment of generations of students, trainees, and healthcare professionals. The Annual Conference remains the crown jewel of this journey — a yearly reunion that inspires the next generation to carry the mission forward.
GROWING IN FAITH. BUILDING COMMUNITY. SERVING THROUGH MEDICINE.
Join the CMANA Student & Young Professionals community and connect with us at the next Annual Conference.
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