2021 WPDC CONFERENCE
September 30 - October 3, 2021
Convention Begins:
What a blessing it will be to meet in person again in 2021! Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ (WPDC) is the refuge where your fast-paced life meets refreshment, rest and renewal! Join us in 2021 for fellowship, inspiration, medical education and networking at our unique annual conference. Share the blessings by bringing a friend or colleague with you! In addition, we are excited to offer livestreaming selected talks from our General Session Room this year. Check the 2021 Conference Schedule for more information and details.
General Onsite Conference Information
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Register for the conference online at https://cmda.org/women-physicians-in-christ/. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. Cancellation charges before Aug. 23, $50. Aug. 23 and after, no refund.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES
Cut-off date is Aug. 27. If rooms are available after that date, you may still get the discounted rate (not guaranteed). Make your hotel registration with the discounted room block rate by using the hotel registration link above.
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
Downtown Grand Rapids is a beautiful city with much to do all within walking distance of the hotel—restaurants, President Ford’s Library, the City Museum, Art Museum and much more. The DASH bus provides free transportation to the downtown market where you can sample gourmet food, purchase olive oils and balsamic vinegars or gourmet spices and teas. Due to last year’s scheduled ArtPrize event being delayed until 2021, there will be lots of stunning art displayed throughout the downtown area that you can enjoy during free time.
MEN'S TRACK
Each year, the husbands of WPDC conference participants get together for the Men’s Track. They spend time with other men who understand the uniqueness of being married to a woman physician or dentist. Sessions are held during the scheduled workshops and include discussion, fun and fellowship activities. Email wpdc@cmda.org to find out more information or sign your spouse up for Men’s Track. Led by Chris Hahn and Andy Austin.
STUDENTS & RESIDENTS
Medical and dental students and residents are welcome to attend any session, but several workshops are particularly focused on meeting the challenges of medical training. Also, students and residents are offered the opportunity to submit academic work in traditional excellent basic science, clinical/outcomes research, quality improvement projects, innovations, missions, and more with the TRI ePoster Session at the WPDC Conference. Registration and information is available at the Poster Session link above.
2021 Featured Speakers & Guests
Lina AbuJamra
Living with Power Ministries
Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor and founder of Living with Power Ministries, addition to being an author of several books, radio host, and podcaster.
Elizabeth Sherrill
Author, Speaker
Co-author of the classic Christian biographies, The Hiding Place and God’s Smuggler, as well as over 1,000 articles with Guideposts.
Ann Tsen, MD
Certified Physician Life Coach
Director of Coaching for the CMDA Center for Well-being and board certified internist. She is passionate about combatting physician burnout.
Stephanie Seefeldt
Musician, Worship Leader
Regular worship leader at the Billy Graham Training Center in North Carolina. Pianist and vocalist, she performs anything from show tunes to standards.
wpc@cmda.org