CMDA Richmond
Mission Statement: Christian Medical & Dental Associations exists to glorify God by motivating, educating and equipping Christian healthcare professionals and students.
On the local level, CMDA Richmond facilitates gatherings for students to fellowship with likeminded peers and with Christian graduate professionals to build relationships that promote growth professionally and personally.
Our Leadership Team
Dr. Scott Armistead, MD
CMDA Richmond Area Director
Dr. Scott Armistead grew up in Mechanicsville and graduated from MCV in 1991. He is married to JoAnn and has three sons. His family has recently returned to the US from 16 years at a TEAM mission hospital in the South Asia. In addition to working for CMDA, he works part-time at a VCU practice for the underserved. He enjoys teaching, singing and playing the piano and trombone.
You can reach Dr. Armistead by emailing [email protected]
If you would like to help support Dr. Armistead, you can choose to give a recurring donation or a one time donation.
Krystal D. Mattox, DDS
CMDA Richmond Assistant Director
Krystal Mattox is originally from St. Catherine, Jamaica and has lived in Maryland for 12 years before moving to Virginia. She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2018 where she served as one of the CMDA leaders from 2015-2017. She has also served a term as the CMDA Northeast Regional Student Representative (2015-2017) and the CMDA Student Trustee (2017-2018). In addition to being on staff with Richmond CMDA she works at Harrisonburg Community Health Center. Her husband, Matthew, currently attends the PT program at VCU. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends as well as developing new relationships.
You can reach Dr. Mattox by emailing [email protected]
Brian Englehardt
2nd-year Medical Student
President
Blakely Pond
4th-year Dental Student
Co-Vice President
Preston Claiborne
4th-year Medical Student
Co-Vice President
Drew Kirk
4th-year Medical Student
Co-Vice President
Lucas Rizkalla
2nd-year Medical Student
Social Chair
Liana Rizkalla
2nd-year Medical Student
Social Chair
Wendy Clay
3rd-year Medical Student
Service Chair
Joanna Choi
2nd-year Medical Student
Service Chair
Hae Sung Kang
PGY3 Research Resident, General Surgery VCU Health
Resident Representative
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CMDA Richmond facilitates gatherings for students to fellowship with likeminded peers and with Christian graduate professionals to build relationships that facilitate growth professionally and personally.
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