Catholic Medical Association has 18 Committees of which 14 do not have prerequisites. Click on the arrow next to each Committee to review the Committee’s purpose and to obtain the name of the Committee Chair(s). If you have any questions or wish to get involved, please email info@cathmed.org
Academic & Research
To create fact sheets, talking points and other expertly referenced medical content
Chair(s): Vacant
Awards
To oversee the annual selection process for the following awards:
- Pillars Certificate Award
- St. Luke Award
- Outstanding Guild Award
- Outstanding Guild Chaplain Award
- Outstanding Student Chapter Award
- Distinguished Guardian of the Faith Award
Chair(s): Marie-Alberte Boursiquot, M.D.
Catholic Social Teaching on Justice in Medicine
To develop programs that provide CMA members with educational resources on Catholic Social Teaching, particularly as it relates to health care.
Chair(s): Frederick F. Fakharzadeh, M.D.
Constitution & Bylaws
To help the Board improve its governance responsibilities.
Chair(s): Peter T. Morrow, M.D.
Cultural Outreach
To celebrate the many charisms in the health care field.
Chair(s): Felix Rodriguez, M.D.
Education
To oversee all CMA educational activities.
Chair(s): Roy J. Heyne, M.D., Mary Keen-Kirchoff, M.D.
Ethics
To advise on matters submitted for review by the CMA Board or any of its committees and to ensure that CMA materials and statements conform to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Materials for consideration may include: press releases, position statements, white papers, media releases, letters of collaboration from other organizations, and any other resources deemed appropriate by the CMA Board.
Chair(s): Greg F. Burke, M.D., Marie T. Hilliard, J.C.L., Ph.D., R.N.
Executive
To provide a mechanism for Board leaders to engage more effectively, within the limits set by Board policy and the By-laws, in decision-making, oversight, and communication on important organizational matters.
Chair(s): Michelle K. Stanford, M.D.
Faith, Inspiration, Reason and Evangelization (FIRE)
To assist CMA members, including physicians, students and clergy, and associate members, in growing their faith and prayer life.
Chair(s): Kathleen M. Raviele, M.D.
Finance
To assist the Board in the assessment and review of CMA’s financial status.
Chair(s): Alfonso Oliva, M.D.
Health Care Policy
To assist the Board in keeping abreast of socio-political and cultural events and trends, which directly affect the practice and delivery of health care. The Health Care Policy Committee is also responsible for the continual assessment of the environment in which the ministry of Catholic health care is practiced.
Chair(s): Timothy P. Millea, M.D.
International
To foster collaboration with international allied organizations, such as the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations (FIAMC).
Chair(s): Craig L. Treptow, M.D.
Linacre Quarterly Editorial
To assist the Linacre Quarterly Editor-in-Chief in ensuring that the Linacre Quarterly (LQ) publishes high quality, scholarly content consistent with the mission of Catholic Medical Association. The LQEC provides strategic and operational oversight for the LQ including, but not limited to, the focus/theme of special issues, types of articles, authors, reviewers, and other contributors.
Chair(s): Open
Medical Missions
To advise the Board of Directors on medical mission matters, and to provide guidance to members on issues related to an authentically Catholic experience of medical mission service domestically or internationally.
Chair(s): Ellen M. Dailor, M.D.
Nominating
To nominate candidates for CMA’s Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, representatives to the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations (FIABC) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Chair(s): Michelle K. Stanford, M.D.
Novus Medicus
To support the CMA Board and the national office by coordinating, inspiring, and overseeing the development of young members of Catholic Medical Association. The Novus Medicus Committee oversees the following three subcommittees:
- Recruitment/Membership
- Chair(s): Margaret (Maggie) Hartman
- Encounter
- Chair(s): Paul W. Day, M.D.
- Communications
- Chair(s): Talia Caridi
Chair(s): Jonathan Scrafford, M.D.
Regional Directors & State Directors
To assist the CMA Board and the national office with the development, growth, and orientation of CMA’s membership. Committee members facilitate communication between the Board of Directors and the Regional Directors/State Directors. The Committee also addresses membership issues.
Chair(s): Robin J. Goldsmith, M.D., Anthony Oliva, M.D.
Stewardship
To strengthen Catholic Medical Association’s fiscal position and to help build the organization’s capacity. The Committee accomplishes its mission by suggesting ways to increase revenue streams through philanthropic, programmatic, and membership channels.
Chair(s): Jack I. Lane, M.D., John A. Schirger, M.D.