96th Annual Educational Conference

September 9-11, 2027 | Orlando, FL

 
Be not afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people. Our Annual Educational Conference in 2027 will focus on this amazing knowledge and how we can live it in our daily lives as Catholic healthcare professionals. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you;” is your hope so obvious to others that they are asking you to account for it? Do you, perhaps, require encouragement and fellowship, as well as CME? This conference is for you. Yes, the world has many problems. Some of them we can solve. These solutions come out of the overflow of our joy and hope, as does the energy and love with which we serve others.

 

As Christians, we know what God has accomplished, and as physicians we are blessed beyond measure to be able to interact with the suffering of the world and reach the world with the joy and hope of the Gospel. It is time for a resurgence of Catholic health care. Secular health care, both in the US and abroad, has in many settings lost sight of its primary purpose, becoming a financial commodity. The dignity of the human person and the role of the care of the sick in society and in living the Gospel needs to be brought forward within the Church. This time focusing on the good news of great joy for all people can help us to think about how to move Catholic health care into the leadership position that would benefit Catholics and non-Catholics. We should be “called to account for the hope that is in (us),” setting aside fear and anger, and putting forth that Catholic health care is based on what we do – honoring the person – rather than being defined by what we don’t do.  Pro-life care is perfection, not a sacrifice or compromise. We will consider areas where we need to do more, such as caring for the poor, from a position of confidence and hope.

The conference will highlight speakers who are successfully serving pro-life practices, caring for the poor, serving the marginalized and underserved, and advancing science in these areas, without hiding the reality that Easter follows Good Friday. Liturgies and sacraments permeate the conference. Networking and fellowship opportunities, including the exhibit hall, will offer opportunities for ongoing support.

In order to receive the group rate, you must book reservations through this dedicated group link or via phone by calling the hotel directly at 1-800-823-8300 or 407-238-8000. If you are booking your reservation over the phone, please identify yourself a Catholic Medical Association 2027 Conference attendee.

Cancellation Policy: A refund will be given if cancelled on or before August 15th; minus a $75.00 administrative fee. No refunds after August 15th.

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Student Reflections

“The CMA conference: forging new friendships and igniting fires in souls for over 85 years! I feel encouraged to brings Christ with me as I step back into the world. He will be my Lamp, and I will be His hands.”
– Anne-Marie Carpenter

“This conference affirmed my vocation as a Catholic PA by inspiring a sense of urgency to join with my fellow healthcare professionals to serve, heal, learn, and evangelize, but I also felt Jesus knock at the door of my heart to remind me that within this larger call, I am still a unique and beloved daughter of the King meant to love and be loved by Christ.”
– Hannah Wilson

“The CMA conference gave me the beautiful stories and advice of passionate Catholic physicians, many new friends and reunions with old friends, and a deepening of faith which strengthens me for the challenges of each day.”
– Martin Brown

“I do not practice the Catholic faith, but I wanted to reflect by saying I left the conference with eyes a little wider, open to alternative viewpoints and perspectives present in the health care field that I am eager to carry with me into my journey to being a future physician. I was touched by the loving and enriching atmosphere and really appreciated the opportunity to attend, though only for an hour!“
– Tejasvi Peesay

“The conference inspires, challenges, and motivates me anew to grow in my faith and strive for professional excellence.”
– Anna Purzycka

“’Look Mother, I make all things new.’ Walking into the hospital early Monday morning with the first hints of the sun’s rays on the far horizon, I was tired and drowsy and behind on articles I needed to read over the weekend. That softening of the horizon, however, was reflective of the hope cultivated in my heart from my weekend at the Educational Conference of the Catholic Medical Association. This was no surprise when for the past five days I was blessed with time with the Real Presence of the Lord in Eucharistic adoration, meals and conversations with genuine physicians living the Gospel, and presentations throughout the days drawing me closer to practicing medicine in the manner of the Divine Physician. Even in the darkness of the night that seems ever present in the practice of modern medicine, the Lord worked through my time at the conference to nurture in me that saving hope, those rays of the sun, that reminder that He is indeed, in me and in the world, making all things new. Thank you to the Catholic Medical Association.”
– Michael Barkowski