USC Christian Medical Dental Association
University of Southern California
About USC Christian Medical Dental Association
Based at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, the Christian Medical Dental Association is a vibrant student organization dedicated to nurturing faith, fellowship, and professional growth among dental and medical students. Co-led by Aaron Huang and Amy Kim, the organization creates a welcoming community where students can explore the spiritual dimensions of their lives while pursuing demanding healthcare careers.
The association's core mission centers on providing Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement to students at the USC School of Dentistry and beyond. In an environment where students often feel isolated by the intensity of their academic and clinical responsibilities, the organization offers a spiritual home base where members can find support, share their faith journeys, and develop lasting friendships grounded in shared Christian values.
Weekly Bible studies and prayer meetings form the foundation of the organization's community life, creating consistent touchpoints for spiritual reflection and growth. These gatherings provide spaces for honest dialogue about faith questions, ethical dilemmas, and the integration of Christian principles with professional healthcare practice.
A defining characteristic of the Christian Medical Dental Association is its commitment to service-oriented faith. The annual dental mission trip to Guatemala exemplifies this commitment, allowing students to translate their faith into action by providing dental care to underserved communities while engaging in meaningful cross-cultural Christian witness.
The organization operates as part of USC's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, which fosters a vibrant university community that encourages spiritual reflection, religious pluralism, and interfaith dialogue. Through this partnership, the Christian Medical Dental Association contributes to the broader university mission of building a just and peaceful world while strengthening the faith journeys of individual students.