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Workshops

Explore our curated selection of engaging workshops, insightful presentations, and thought-provoking panels designed for this year's GMMA conference. Be sure to purchase your conference ticket first. Then, complete the Workshop Form below and select the four workshops you would like to attend.

Workshop Form

Friday, June 28 3:50pm - 4:50pm

WORKSHOP 1

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Reaching Hard Places through Medical Missions by Doug Christgau

Medical Education in Closed Countries by Shari Falkenheimer MD MPH MA

Launching Your International Healthcare Career by Nicholas Comninellis MD

Compassionate Care The Role of Nurses in Medical Missions by Rebecca Meyer PhD, MSNed, BSN, RN

Sovereignty in Perseverance by Dan Kim MD

Missionary Challenges The Challenges of Women in Missions, at Home and Abroad by Susanna Choi MD

What is a GMMA Mentor? Moderated by Sang Hoon Ahn MD, panels by Dr. Peter Chung Sr., Dr. David Choi, Dr. Michelle Lee, Dr. Chuck Lee

Integrating Christian Faith and Medical Practice by Paul Jo MD

Stories from Over 60 Mission Trips by Felix Martin del Campo DDS

Surgery in Conflict Zones as a Platform for Faithful Witness by Joel Jackson MD

Reach one more for Jesus by Sue Suh DDS

Progress of Modern Medical Mission in Africa by Hong Ryang Moon

Doug Christgau

Rev. Doug Christgau, formerly an outreach pastor, led churches in sending 40 long-term missionaries and has conducted over 100 mission trips globally. Now, he's MedSend's Global Ambassador, focusing on healthcare missions.

Shari Falkenheimer

Dr. Shari Falkenheimer, with 40+ years in medicine and leadership, has taught in 30 countries and mentors Christian medical groups, serving on global health boards.

Nicholas Comninellis

Nicholas Comninellis, President and Professor at INMED, served in Shanghai and Angola, launched INMED in 2003, authored several books, and is recognized as a UMKC distinguished alumnus and global health leader.

Rebecca Meyer

Rebecca L. Meyer, with over 30 years of nursing experience, including ECMO and transport teams, now teaches at CBU, focusing on vulnerable populations, global health, and transcultural nursing, while mentoring students in academic service-learning and community engagement.

Dan Kim

Dan Kim, a pediatric surgeon in West Africa, combines medical expertise and missionary zeal to introduce Christ to Muslims through healthcare and support local church growth.

Susanna Choi

Dr. Choi, initially hesitant about medicine, has a 40-year career in OBGYN, serving in missions across six countries, and now practices holistic wellness in Colorado, emphasizing physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Dr. Peter Chung Sr. (GMMA President)
Dr. David Choi (GMMA Director of Missions)
Dr. Michelle Lee (GMMA Director of Mentors)
Dr. Chuck Lee (GMMA Director of Central Region )

Moderated by:
Dr. Sang Hoon Ahn (GMMA Director of Postgraduates and Young Professional Ministry)

Paul Jo

Dr. Paul Jo, with over 26 years in urology, specializes in robotics and cancer surgeries. He holds a Biology B.A. from UT Austin and an M.D. from UT Southwestern.

Joel Jackson

Joel Jackson, MD, MPH, FACS, a trauma surgeon and academic, has operated in conflict zones globally, including North Korea, Iraq, and South Sudan, driven by a passion for sharing Jesus's message.

Sue Suh

President Smile Unto Him
Endodontist, VA Loma Linda Healthcare system
Assistant Clinical Professor Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Lecturer UCLA School of Dentistry

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Medical Ships Serving Isolated Islands by Brett & Karen Curtis

Persecution for His Name’s Sake by John Constantine

Producing long-term effects with short-term medical missions by James Lau MD

Understanding Mental Health with the Lens of the Gospel by Esther Park DO & Mijin Park PsyD

Faith-Work Integration on the Missions Field - Supporting Families of Neurodivergent Children by Three Kings

About GMMA Missions by David Choi MD

God's Love in a CAN (Creative Access Nationa) by Dr. Dave

Stories of God Working in Amazing Ways in Amazing places --- Korea and China by Charles Sands PharmD & Betty Sands

From the Old Face to the New Face of Medical Missions in East Asia: What? No Mission Hospitals? by Neil Thompson MD

Engagement with North Korea: Walking by Faith and Not by Sight by Heidi Linton

Great Commission Stories from Rugged Places by Dr. Robert D. Meyer, DMD, MAGD, ABGD, FICD, FADI, FACD and Dr. Diane K. Meyer, RN, BSN, MST, EdD, FICD, FACI

Medical Missions in Africa-Ethiopia by Hong Sik Kim MD

Friday, June 28 5:00pm - 6:00pm

WORKSHOP 2

Brett & Karen Curtis

Brett and Karen Curtis co-founded YWAM Ships Kona, operating 27 vessels globally to reach isolated communities, focusing on Bible accessibility and spiritual transformation in the Pacific since 1983.

John Constantine

John, with 25 years of global mission experience, passionately shares Christ, mentors indigenous leaders, and witnesses transformation in communities, driven by a deep understanding of God’s love.

James Lau

James Lau, MD is an orthopedic surgeon. He is the chairman and founding board member of HIS Foundation (www.his-foundation.org). In the past 20 years, Dr. Lau has led many short-term medical missions to China, Vietnam, and Iraq. Orange County Medical Association elected Dr. Lau physician of excellence every year from 2005 to 2019.

Esther Park DO
Mijin Park PsyD

Dr. Park, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, founded Oak Health Center and Oak Health Foundation, emphasizing a holistic approach to mental health that integrates spirituality and medical treatment.

David Choi

University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
RUSH Medical School
UCI Internal Medicine Residency
UCI Hem/Onc Fellowship
Hem/Onc at Kaiser in Orange County
GMMA mission director

Charles Sands PharmD
Betty Sands

Charlie and Elizabeth Sands dedicated their lives since 1970 to mission work in Asia, teaching in Korea and China, and developing a medical conference center in Jilin City, China.

Dr. Dave

Dr. Dave, a US Family Practice physician, spent 25 years in East Asia engaging in grassroots medical service, education, and health promotion, and led an NGO aiding underserved populations.

Neil Thompson

Dr. Neil Thompson, with OMF from 1978 to 2021, served as a general surgeon in Thailand, OMF-US National Director, and Medical Mission Advocate, focusing on healthcare missions in East Asia.

Heidi Linton

Heidi Linton, leading Christian Friends of Korea since 1995, has overseen 91 DPRK missions delivering $98M in aid, modernizing healthcare, and running treatment clinics, impacting thousands of lives.

Saturday, June 29
10:25am - 11:25am

WORKSHOP 3

Select Workshop 3 *

Persecution for His Name’s Sake by John Constantine

Producing long-term effects with short-term medical missions by James Lau MD

Understanding Mental Health with the Lens of the Gospel by Esther Park DO & Mijin Park PsyD

Launching Your International Healthcare Career by Nicholas Comninellis MD

Stories of God Working in Amazing Ways in Amazing places --- Korea and China by Charles Sands PharmD & Betty Sands

How to maintain spiritual life in graduate school & training by Jane Kim PA-C, Connie Oh MD, Daniel Oh MD, Jung A Choi DDS, & Catherine Wee RN

Medical Ships Serving Isolated Islands by Brett & Karen Curtis

Medical Education in Closed Countries by Shari Falkenheimer MD, MPH, MA

Surgery in Conflict Zones as a Platform for Faithful Witness by Joel Jackson MD

The Challenges of Women in Missions, at Home and Abroad by Susanna Choi MD

Great Commission Stories from Rugged Places by Dr. Robert D. Meyer, DMD, MAGD, ABGD, FICD, FADI, FACD and Dr. Diane K. Meyer, RN, BSN, MST, EdD, FICD, FACI

Global Health and Medical Mission in Africa by Pastor Joshua Eok Kim Pastor

John Constantine

John, with 25 years of global mission experience, passionately shares Christ, mentors indigenous leaders, and witnesses transformation in communities, driven by a deep understanding of God’s love.

James Lau

James Lau, MD is an orthopedic surgeon. He is the chairman and founding board member of HIS Foundation (www.his-foundation.org). In the past 20 years, Dr. Lau has led many short-term medical missions to China, Vietnam, and Iraq. Orange County Medical Association elected Dr. Lau physician of excellence every year from 2005 to 2019.

Esther Park DO
Mijin Park PsyD

Dr. Park, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, founded Oak Health Center and Oak Health Foundation, emphasizing a holistic approach to mental health that integrates spirituality and medical treatment.

Nicholas Comninellis

Nicholas Comninellis, President and Professor at INMED, served in Shanghai and Angola, launched INMED in 2003, authored several books, and is recognized as a UMKC distinguished alumnus and global health leader.

Charles Sands PharmD
Betty Sands

Charlie and Elizabeth Sands dedicated their lives since 1970 to mission work in Asia, teaching in Korea and China, and developing a medical conference center in Jilin City, China.

Jane Kim PA-C
Connie Oh MD
Daniel Oh MD
Catherine Wee RN
Jung A Choi DDS

Jane Kim, Connie Oh, Daniel Oh, Jung A Choi, and Catherine Wee are healthcare professionals with diverse specialties, committed to patient care, mentoring, and contributing to GMMA's mission.

Brett & Karen Curtis

Brett and Karen Curtis co-founded YWAM Ships Kona, operating 27 vessels globally to reach isolated communities, focusing on Bible accessibility and spiritual transformation in the Pacific since 1983.

Shari Falkenheimer

Dr. Shari Falkenheimer, with 40+ years in medicine and leadership, has taught in 30 countries and mentors Christian medical groups, serving on global health boards.

Joel Jackson

Joel Jackson, MD, MPH, FACS, a trauma surgeon and academic, has operated in conflict zones globally, including North Korea, Iraq, and South Sudan, driven by a passion for sharing Jesus's message.

Susanna Choi

Dr. Choi, initially hesitant about medicine, has a 40-year career in OBGYN, serving in missions across six countries, and now practices holistic wellness in Colorado, emphasizing physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Select Workshop 4 *

Integrating Christian Faith and Medical Practice by Paul Jo MD

Reaching Hard Places through Medical Missions by Doug Christgau Rev

Stories from Over 60 Mission Trips by Felix Martin del Campo DDS

About GMMA Missions by David Choi MD

God’s Love in a CAN (Creative Access Nations) by Dr. Dave MD

Sovereignty in Perseverance by Dan Kim MD

Engagement with North Korea: Walking by Faith and Not by Sight by Heidi Linton

The Role of Nurses in Medical Missions by Rebecca Meyer PhD, MSNed, BSN, RN