October 12, 2024
Granada Church
950 University Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33146
METS Whole Person Care Conferences are designed by health professionals for health professionals and students. This specialized training will equip you to assess and address the spiritual needs of your patients.
What you will Learn
- Understand the biblical perspective of work, calling, and ministry.
- Develop proficiency in taking a spiritual history.
- Examine ethical issues related to whole person care.
- Master a proven, sensitive, and caring way to communicate the gospel.
- Hone your skills in handling questions from interested patients, family member, and colleagues.
- Build community with others who are excited about bringing Christ into their professional worlds.
- Meet experienced mentors plus pass along your own tips for whole person care.
- Experience a hands-on spiritual practicum where you will interview patients at a local hospital.
Register Here
CME Units Available (approved for 7.25 units)
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Loma Linda University School of Medicine and The Medical Strategic Network. The Loma Linda University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with ACCME essentials and standards. The Loma Linda University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education relies on its CME faculty to provide program content that is free of commercial bias. Therefore, in accordance with ACCME standards, any faculty and/or provider industry relationships will be disclosed and resolved.
METS Conference Faculty
Sherry O’Donnell, DO
Dr. Sherry O’Donnell is a renowned physician, pastor, author, mission leader, speaker, former 2022 Republican congressional candidate in Michigan’s 5th District, and Michigan State Chair for U.S. Term Limits.
n 2008, Dr. O’Donnell launched Herbie Medical Clinic providing care to the underserved and uninsured. She continues to serve as medical director. She has traveled to 35 different countries leading short-term medical missions and disaster relief. In 2020, she responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by spending weekends caring for patients on the front lines in New York City. A true missionary, Dr. O’Donnell has led several humanitarian medical missions to war ravaged Ukraine. Her knowledge of the world’s hot spots will be invaluable in the United States Senate.
Dr. O’Donnell is known for her personalized care to patients and believing in caring for the patient’s every need rather than providing incremental care. She has coauthored a book and teaching materials on this style entitled, Caring for the Whole Person as well as being a conference speaker, educator and national leader on the topic. She is a “Fellow” with the American College of Osteopathic Internists. She serves as adjunct faculty at both Seton Hall University and Western Michigan University. She has thrice been awarded “Preceptor of the Year” from Western Michigan University.
She serves on the Board of Medical Evangelism Training Seminars (METS) where she also serves as a conference speaker. She initiated a residency training program through the Osteopathic Physician Training Initiative that is now fully operational in the health system in her home community.
She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University Medical School.
Greg Bonnen, MD
Dr. Bonnen completed medical school at the University of Texas Galveston. He did his residency in neurosurgery at the same school followed by a Parkinson surgery fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center. In addition to his full time and successful neurosurgery practice, Dr. Bonnen serves as the Chairman of the Board for Houston Physicians Hospital and on the Board of Heritage Bank in Texas which he co-founded. He is a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He is married to Kim. They have two daughters.
Dr. Bonnen serves as president of the board of directors for the Medical Strategic Network, a faith-based coalition of healthcare professionals. He has worked for numerous other church and charitable organizations, donating his time and skills as a doctor to overseas missions in Haiti, Cuba, and the Philippines.
Klaireece Fitch, MD
Dr. Klaireece Fitch, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in the Orlando, FL area. She has 9 years of experience as a Family Medicine Specialist. She graduated from Loma Linda University in 2015. Dr. Fitch is board certified in Family Practice.
Bob Mason, M.Div.
As Executive Director of Medical Strategic Network, Bob gives overall leadership to the organization. He has served with Cru / Campus Crusade for Christ for 35 years. His assignments include campus staff at Oklahoma State University, coordinating evangelistic outreaches worldwide, and directing campus staff teams. He is the founder of the Whole Person Care Preceptorship and the Pre-Med / Pre Pro Health Student Project and serves on the teaching faculty of METS Conferences. He is married to Diana. They have two adult children. The Masons reside in Southern California.
Hotel Recommendations