The Medical Grand Rounds for Clergy Program (MGRC) is an introduction to 21st Century Healthcare with an emphasis on the current benefits made by the huge advances in medicine and its impact on patients and their families. The Program brings together Physicians, Medical Scholars, Certified Chaplains, and Allied Healthcare Professionals to cover the broad spectrum of treatment and services which you, your family, and your parishioners will experience when there is an illness that requires hospitalization, surgery, and long-term care. Since the age of our citizens is increasing, our program provides a special emphasis on End-of-Life Care.

SEMINARS for 2005:

FALL - October 11, 18, and 25, 2005, Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch is included in Tuition; COST is $150 and a Certificate is awarded at the end of the Program.

10:00am: WHY HEALTHCARE IS WHAT IT IS TODAY; AN INTRODUCTION TO 21st CENTURY HEALTHCARE

Presented by Drs. Marie Bernard, MD, and Philip Rettig, MD

12:00pm: Lunch

1:00am: ACUTE/CRITICAL CARE

Presented by Yvette Gonzalez, Terri Sharp, and Toby Smith, Masters level RN's

October 18

10:00am: TODAY'S SURGERY

Presented by Dr. Robert Mannel, MD, followed by a tour of the surgery suites at the VA Medical Center led by Cindy Johnson, MS

12:00pm: Lunch

1:00pm: CHRONIC ILLNESS/REHABILITATION

Presented by Mr. Michaels Kuns, Physician Assistant, Dr. Robert Etling, MD, and the Team on the Rehabilitation Unit

October 25

10:00am: MEDICAL ETHICS and PASTORAL CARE

Presented by Dr. Steve Orwig, MD, and Rev Ken Blank, MDiv

12:00pm: Lunch

1:00pm: HOW WE DIE and PREPARING FOR OUR OWN END

Presented by Dr. John Belzer, PhD, and Dr. Sanjay Sethi, MD

Arrangements for observations of a cardiac by-pass surgery will be made following the seminar on surgery. Those who observe need to plan on at least five hours in surgery. The hospital provides the gowns, masks, eye protection, etc. Participants need to have a TB test within the past year prior to observing surgery.

 

CLICK HERE to print and mail a REGISTRATION FORM

 

WORDS from PREVIOUS CLERGY and LAY PARTICIPANTS about the Medical Grand Rounds for Clergy© Program -

"My experience with the Medical Grand Rounds for Clergy last year was rich. Meeting and dialoguing with colleagues, input from doctors, nurses, palliative care specialists and Chaplains added a dimension and energy that touched many areas of my life. The information and interaction was high quality and transformational. I left each session challenged to learn and experience more."

"The highlight was the opportunity to observe an open-heart surgery right next to the surgery team. It was breath-taking and life-changing. This Program has my highest recommendation."

Rev. David Croninger, D. Min., L.M.F.T., I.C.A.D.C. - Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church

 

"The Medical Grand Rounds for Clergy Program  I attended last year far exceeded my expectations. To see clergy and medical professionals interact and exchange values and practices, as well as educational views, enriched my life and ministry. To meet surgeons, nurses, and other surgical staff and observe an aneurysm surgery was truly an incredible and life-changing experience. I highly recommend this program and would encourage pastors and church workers to participate."

Rev. Barbara Stomprud - Assembly of God Vessel of Honor Ministry

 

"The Medical Grand Rounds for Clergy Program was one of my best continuing education experiences since graduating from seminary 15 years ago. I learned a great deal and was able to use the materials in my ministry - particularly sponsoring a church workshop on death and dying issues. The most memorable experience was the opportunity to witness an open heart surgery. To be there, watching the stopped heart immediately begin beating again when warm blood was reintroduced was a powerful experience. I now have a greater empathy for surgery patients from my congregation. On a personal note, I have less fear if I ever need to face surgery. I highly recommend this opportunity to anyone who may consider it!