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 donate here.

Jocelyn Cassidy
CMDA Richmond Assistant Director
Jocelyn Cassidy grew up on a small farm in a little town in Idaho. After graduating in 2017 from the College of Southern Idaho, God moved her to Salt Lake City, Utah. While living in Utah she met her husband Ben and they both ended up being involved in student ministry through their church. Within just a few months of marriage God brought them to Richmond for Ben’s continued education at VCU SOM. She loves being involved in student ministry and is excited for the opportunity to be a part of CMDA! Some or her favorite things involve building relationships and spending quality time with family and friends, new & old. She also loves diving into a good book or doing anything outdoors!
You can reach Jocelyn by emailing [email protected]

Stewart Kepper
M’25
President

Thomas Siff
MD/PhD Student
Co-President
Joseph Gallagher
M'25
Vice President

NK (Ogechi) Gbujie
M'25
Co-Communications Chair
Originally From Nigeria, graduated from VCU in 2019 with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

Isaiah Hicks
P'25
Co-Communication Chair
From Dinwiddie, VA, Graduated from VCU in 2021 with a B.S. in Biology

Kaelli Thiel
M'25
Outreach Chair
From Piedmont, CA. Graduated from Harvard University in 2020 with a B.A. in Integrative Biology

Erin Kelly
M'25
Social Chair

Hae Sung Kang
PGY4 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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