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Registration CostsEarly Bird (deadline Mar 31/16)

Regular (after Mar 31/16)

Individual $475 $525

Couples $925 $975

Resident/Retired $400 $450

Student $190 $190

Note: Non-members add $100 to registration. Early bird deadline is March 31, 2016. No refunds after April 15, 2016. Conference registration prices include scheduled meals (not all meals included) and all workshops. Hotel accommodations are not included.

Hotel Information Hotel guestrooms are reserved at $172.00/night at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel. 

Guests can call the hotel directly at 306-652-6770 or toll free 1-800-325-3535 to reserve a room.  Please quote “2016 CMDS National Conference”  for our discounted rate.

Deadline for CMDS reserved guest rooms is April 26, 2016.

For more hotel information or online booking visit www.sheratoncavaliersaskatoon.com

Group Link Small groups (8-10 per group) will be formed to promote fellowship and encourage further reflection on plenary presentations.

Music and WorshipDr. Robin Cottle and Dr. James and Sarah MacMillan are kind enough to coordinate the music and worship for this event.

Childcare There will be no childcare available.

DietPlease inform us of special dietary restrictions.

Annual General MeetingAll members are encouraged to attend the AGM of CMDS Canada on Friday, May 27, 2016. AGM registration will begin at 12:30pm.

MediaParticipants are advised that pictures and videos may be taken during the conference for the purpose of recording and promoting CMDS activities. Please advise CMDS staff at registration if you do not want your image to be used for this purpose.

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16CMDSCONFERENCE

May 26-29, 2016Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

Saskatoon, SK

strangersWelcomingScheduleThursday, May 26, 20167:00-10:00pm.................. Conference Registration8:00-11:00pm ................. Welcome Reception

Friday, May 27, 20167:45- 8:45 am .................. Breakfast9:00- 9:25 am .................. Welcome & Singing9:25-10:20 am ................. Plenary Session #1 – Dr. David W. Shenk10:20-10:45 am ............... Group Link10:45-11:00 am ............... Refreshments11:00 am-12:15 pm......... Workshops (B,C,E,F)12:30-2:15 pm ................. Lunch & AGM2:15-3:00 pm ................... Refreshments3:00-4:00 pm ................... Special update: Conscience Protection and Assisted Death Larry Worthen4:00 pm ............................ Free Time On your own for dinner and evening

Saturday, May 28, 20167:45-8:45 am ................... Breakfast8:45-9:15 am ................... Welcome & Singing9:15-10:15 am ................. Plenary Session #2 – Dr. David W. Shenk10:15-10:45 am ............... Group Link10:45-11:15 am ............... Refreshments11:15 am-12:30 pm......... Workshops (A,C,D,E)12:45-1:45 pm ................. Lunch 2:00-3:15 pm ................... Workshops (A,B,F,G)3:15-3:45pm .................... Refreshments3:45-6:00 pm ................... Free Time6:00-6:30pm .................... Punch6:30 pm ........................... Celebration Dinner Guest Speaker – Bishop Donald Bolen

Sunday, May 29, 20167:45-8:45 am ................... Breakfast 9:00-10:00 am ................. Concert of Prayer & Welcome10:00-11:00 am ............... Plenary Session #3 – Dr. David W. Shenk11:00 am .......................... Closing Announcements

(Due to unforeseen circumstances, program changes may occur)

strangersWelcoming Dr. Jim Fenton is retired after forty years as an Internist in solo practice. Donna Fenton has worked as a nurse and counsellor, but mainly as a mom. They have two sons and four grandchildren.

Dr. Segun Oyedokun has worked as a family doctor in Nigeria, South Africa and Saskatchewan. He is an ER Physician in the Saskatoon Health Region.

Dr. Keith Walker has been a professor at the U of S for 25 years with an academic focus on leadership ethics, the private/spiritual lives of leaders & pastoral care for and by leaders. He has a joint appointment in the Department of Educational Administration and the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

Dr. Michael Tymchak, as program director, was involved in founding the Northern Teacher Education Program (NORTEP) based in LaRonge, SK, where he has worked for many years. The program was designed to promote educational opportunities for northern Aboriginal peoples. He has also worked as an Ethnohistorian, interviewing First Nation and Metis elders from across northern Saskatchewan, as well as having been involved in other educational projects in all of the northern Territories in Canada. Over the course of his career has been a faculty member at the U of Saskatchewan, the U of Regina, Regent College (UBC), Canadian Bible College & Theological Seminary, as well as the University of Manchester.

Dr. Dan Reilly is an Associate Clinical Professor in OB/GYN at McMaster University. He teaches clinical medicine, ethics, and professionalism to medical leaners at every level. For more info see: www.danreilly.ca

Janessa Mah is a fourth year Medical student at the U of S graduating in 2016. She is interested in a career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Gloria Yoo is a third year medical student at the U of S graduating in 2017. She is interested in a career in Pediatrics.

Dr. Peter Block is a retired general surgeon. He and Arlene Block have served as missionaries for many years: India (10), Ethiopia (3) and Nepal (9). They have also worked as IVCF staff in the International Student Program in Saskatoon.

Drs. Corina Gottschling & David Stevenson have practiced dentistry in Kitimat, BC for over 20 years. This husband and wife team have learned much about personal growth, human resource management, and how to run a health care practice with God’s principles as its foundation. They have a passion to share what God has given to them in order to help others live and practice in an authentic way.

Dr. Abraham Ninan has worked in Mission Hospitals in India for five years before emigrating to Canada. He qualified in Pediatrics and worked as a Neonatologist in Saskatoon and Regina. He has done frequent mission trips to India since 1993.

strangersWelcomingG. A New Direction in Medical/Dental Mission - Forging International PartnershipsBy Abraham Ninan MD

Objectives:• Beawareofglobalizingtrendsanditsimpactonmedical/dentalmissions• Beintroducedtotheburgeoningmovementinmissionscomingout

of the two thirds world• Examinetrendsinmedical/dentalmissionswithinthedevelopingworld• Examplesofinternationalpartnershipinmedical/dentalmissions• ConsidertheroleofCanadianChristianhealthcarepersonnelinaglobalizedworld

BiosKeynote SpeakerDr. David W. Shenk was born to pioneer Mennonite missionaries inTanzania.Forsixteenyearsheandhiswife,Grace,servedwithinMuslim communities in Somalia and Kenya and then as pastor couple at Mountville Mennonite Church. David has also served in missions’ administration with Eastern Mennonite Missions and as academic dean at Lithuania Christian College. His interest in Christian peacemaking and faithful witness to Christ among Muslims has taken him into some 100 countries. He has authored, co-authored or edited numerous books on themes related to the mission of the church in our pluralist world. At present he is Global Missions Consultant with Eastern Mennonite Missions with special attention to Islam.

Celebration Banquet SpeakerBishop Donald Bolen was consecrated as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Saskatoon on March 25, 2010. After ordination, he was involved in pastoral ministry as well as teaching at Campion College, before being assigned to the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in Rome (2001-08), acting as the Vatican’s staff person for relations with the Anglican Communion and World Methodist Council, and serving as co-secretary of the international dialogues with Anglicans (ARCIC and IARCCUM) and Methodists during that period. He also co-chaired the international committee responsible for the preparation of texts for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Bishop Bolen has written and lectured extensively on ecumenism, and currently serves as co-chair of IARCCUM, co-chair of the International Methodist-Catholic Dialogue, and theologian for the international Evangelical-Catholic dialogue. He is a member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. In Saskatoon, he has been a member of the Evangelical-Catholic dialogue, and has worked with Evangelical pastors and leaders on numerous initiatives.

Workshop LeadersAndrew Davidson & Dr. Kasie Kelln were married in 2013. Andrew is in his final year of Dentistry at the U of S. Kasie is in her first year of Family Medicine Residency at the U of S. They are looking forward to establishing rural practices in their respective professions.

Dr. James MacMillan is in his fourth year of rural, group family medicine practice in Rosthern SK. Sarah MacMillan, a musician, is a home schooling mom. They have three young children.

C. Medical/Dental Practice and Aboriginal PeoplesBy Michael Tymchak BA, PhD

Objectives: via a presentation and discussion - to explore the issues and dynamics of:• AboriginalidentityinCanadiansocietytodayasacontextfor

personal engagement• MedicalpracticeandChristianfaithinanAboriginalsetting• Medicalpracticeandcommunity-building:partnershipsandsupports• Avenuesforagencyandchange

D. Coping With Constant CritiqueBy Dan Reilly MD, Janessa Mah, Gloria Yoo

Objectives: In medical education, learners are subject to constant evaluation. That environment can cause significant psychological distress and interfere with the learners developing the attitudes and skills necessary to function well in a care team. This session will:• Increaseawarenessofthesedangers• Equiplearnerstodeveloppsychologicalresilience• Equipmedicaleducatorstomentorlearnerstofunctionwellincareteams

E. Practising Hospitality- Showing Love to Strangers - PracticalitiesBy Arlene and Peter Block MD

Objectives:• Sharewisdomgainedfromyearsofexperiencehosting

international students and new Canadians as well as teaching English as a second language.

• Addresscommonfearsandconcernssurroundingrelatingtostrangers form different countries and cultures

• Sharethejoysandbenefitstostudentsandourselvesinhostingothers• Discusstheimportanceandeffectivenessofhospitalityreachingout

to “the strangers among us”

F. Managing your Health Care Practice to Authentically Reflect what you BelieveBy Corina Gottschling DDS and David Stevenson DDS

Objectives:• ParticipantswillunderstandhowChristianvaluesdifferfromaccepted

norms in regards to how health practices are typically managed• Participantswillgaininsightsaboutintegratingtheirbeliefsintotheir

practices in order to tackle common management issues in a way that is authentic to Christian values and principles

• Participantswillbemadeawareofeffectiveresourcesthatcanhelpthembetter understand themselves, their employees and their patients

PlenaryPlenary 1: The Horrendous Consequence of Hospitality Denied Dr. David W. Shenk Plenary 2: The Enormous Obstacles to Reciprocal Hospitality Dr. David W. Shenk Plenary 3: The Astounding Blessing of Welcoming Dr. David W. Shenk Special Update: Conscience Protection and Assisted DeathLarry Worthen

Celebration BanquetLinking Hands in the Cause of ChristMost Reverend Donald BolenBishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of SaskatoonMotto: “Verbum Vitae / Mercy within Mercy within Mercy”

WorkshopsA. Balancing Act: Facing the Challenges of Medical/Dental Practice, Family, and Faith at Various Stages in LifeAndrew Davidson & Dr. Kasie Kelln MD, Sarah and James MacMillan MD, Jim Fenton MD, FRCPC & Donna Fenton BScN

Objectives:• Identifychallengestomaintainingbalanceinpersonal,family,and

professional life as residents, and experienced physicians/dentists• Explorepotentialpreventativestrategiesandsolutionstothese

challenges• Exchangeexperiencesandideaswithotherattendees

B. Being a Christian Leader in a Secular EnvironmentBy Segun Oyedokun MD and Keith Walker BPE, BEd, MEd, PhD, DipCS, DD

Objectives: Discuss the challenges of authentic living and leadership in a professional environment through questions such as: • Howdoyourevealandmaintainyouridentityatwork?• Howdoyouachievebalancebetweenprofessionalworkethicsandbiblicalprinciples?

• Howdoyourespondtooffensivelanguage/behaviouramongco-workers?

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2