Catholic Medical Association
About Catholic Medical Association
The Catholic Medical Association, headquartered in Fort Washington, PA, stands as a physician-led community committed to inspiring healthcare professionals to imitate Christ while practicing authentic Catholic medicine. This unique organization serves as more than a professional association—it is a faith-centered movement dedicated to helping members grow spiritually, maintain ethical integrity, and deliver excellent healthcare in accordance with the teachings of the Church.
At its core, CMA recognizes that faithful Catholics in medicine need community, formation, and support to navigate the complex intersection of faith and professional practice. The organization builds meaningful connections through local guilds and chapters established throughout the country, creating spaces where healthcare professionals can find fellowship, receive education, and contribute service to both the Church and their communities. For the next generation of physicians, CMA's Student Section provides dedicated support and instruction to medical students as they develop both their faith and their professional identities, ensuring the continuation of a Catholic and Hippocratic approach to medicine.
Beyond local communities, CMA serves as an advocate for conscience rights in public forums and courts, ensuring that members can practice their faith authentically within the healthcare system. The organization provides strategic guidance on healthcare ethics and policy to Church leadership while representing the voices and concerns of Catholic healthcare professionals. By combining spiritual formation, professional education, and principled advocacy, the Catholic Medical Association in Fort Washington, PA, creates a comprehensive support system that strengthens both individual practitioners and the broader Catholic healthcare mission.