Belong with your people
United by a calling to transform Ukrainian medicine.
Serving in Ukraine since 1991, part of the global ICMDA community.
Who we are
God has a strategy for Christian medics
We believe God is at work in Ukrainian medicine through people - those who serve patients every day, keep growing professionally, support their colleagues and stay faithful to their calling. This is how a new culture of Ukrainian medicine is born.
We are MEDCHANGERS.
We call the members of our community MEDCHANGERS - medics who combine professional excellence with the character of Christ. They serve people, shape the environment around them, and change Ukrainian medicine through small but faithful steps.
We start with ourselves: learning, sharing experience, supporting one another, and building medicine rooted in Christian values.
Being a MEDCHANGER means taking responsibility for the future of Ukrainian medicine.
Our values
Professionalism
We serve God by growing in our craft.
Humanity
In every patient we see a person made in the image of God.
Trust
We rely on God's faithfulness and on honesty with one another.
Unity
Together we build a community of change and service.
Global network
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countries worldwide
CMA Ukraine is part of the largest international community of Christian medics
ICMDA (International Christian Medical and Dental Association) brings together over 130 countries, giving our members access to international expertise, mentorship and partnerships.
Being part of this network means you can:
Why this matters today
Ukrainian medicine is going through one of the hardest periods in its history
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on Ukraine's healthcare system since the start of the full-scale war.
A workforce crisis
Ukraine has lost thousands of medics to the war, and those who remain work under constant overload.
Professional isolation
For many years Ukrainian medics had limited access to international experience, professional communities, and modern medical practice.
A post-Soviet legacy
The medicine we're leaving behind:
We believe the future of Ukrainian medicine is built by medics who serve people by following the character of Christ. That's why we love our patients, respect human dignity, keep learning, share our experience, and serve through our profession.
What we do
We build an environment where medics learn, find like-minded people, and grow together in their profession and calling.
MEDCHANGERS recognize one another
You're among your own if...
You want to serve God through your profession
You want to grow professionally
You share Christian values
You believe great things start with people who take responsibility
Each next outline is one more person who has joined.
Recognize yourself? Join the MEDCHANGERS community.
Join usMembership
Why become a MEDCHANGER?
Find your people01
A community of people who share your values, calling and professional challenges.
Grow professionally02
Training, conferences, retreats, and opportunities for professional growth.
Learn from the best03
Support from experienced colleagues and cross-generational exchange of experience.
Go international04
Educational programs, internships and partnerships with the global medical community.
Serve together05
Mobile clinics, international missions and volunteer projects.
Membership fees
Choose your category
| Most commonDoctorPhysicians of any specialty and dentists | Medical workerNurses, pharmacists, rehab specialists, psychologists | Student / internStudents of any year and intern doctors | Friend of CMANon-medics who share the mission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | 300UAH / month | 200UAH / month | 100UAH / month | from 100UAH / month |
| Community and regional chapters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CPD-credited training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Mentor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Internships abroad | US, UK, Australia, Taiwan | for nurses and paramedics | student programs | — |
| Discount on events and retreats | up to 50% | up to 50% | up to 80% | invitations to open events |
| Impact reports and merch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | one merch pack per year |
| Choose | Choose | Choose | Choose |
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If the fee is out of reach for you
The association never wants finances to be a barrier. Write to us — a smaller amount or a full waiver is possible. The decision is made without explanations or disclosure.
How to become a MEDCHANGER?
Three steps to becoming a MEDCHANGER
First step
Join the MEDCHANGERS community
The form takes a few minutes: contact details, membership category and confirmation. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
Questions
Good to know
Who can become a member of the association?
Doctors, medical workers, medical students and interns, as well as non-medics who share the mission — the "Friend of CMA" category.
Can I join while living abroad?
Yes. Ukrainian Christian medics abroad are a separate track: ambassadors represent the association in their countries.
What if the membership fee is out of reach for me?
Write to us. A smaller amount or a full waiver is possible. Finances should never be a barrier.
How do I cancel a monthly subscription?
Write to us at any time and we'll stop the charges. Any period already paid for stays active until it ends.
Where does the money go?
To educational programs, mentorship, mobile clinics and service. Twice a year the association publishes a report on its activities and finances.
When will the welcome pack arrive?
After your payment is confirmed, we mail it to you together with the association's documents.