We are a community of Christian academic physicians and scientists who are committed to helping one another discern and live up to our faith-based calling. We endeavor to transform our academic communities through faith, fellowship, and scholarship.
WEBINAR SERIES 2026
** A Christian’s Walk in Academic Medicine will not be available as a recording. All webinars will be on Wednesdays at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
“A Christian’s Walk in Academic Medicine”
Drs. Tim & Maureen Gaul received their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Tim Gaul specializes in addiction medicine, and Dr. Maureen Gaul is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practiced pediatrics in multiple hospitals throughout Pennsylvania before transitioning to full-time service in North Macedonia.
In 2016, they were appointed Directors of the U.S. Physician Project in the Republic of North Macedonia, working in partnership with the Medical Chamber, hospital directors, department heads, and clinical chiefs across the country. What began as a six-month-per-year commitment became a full-time calling when they relocated to Skopje in September 2022.
Together, the Gauls manage the logistics and coordination of 15–30 visiting volunteer specialists each year, while also serving as full-time practicing physicians and medical educators within North Macedonia. Their work soon expanded beyond national borders, leading to their current role as Balkans Project Directors, supporting and strengthening medical training and partnerships throughout the region.
Dr. Tim Gaul’s honors include Intern of the Year at Flint Osteopathic Hospital (1986), the Faculty Teaching Award at UPMC McKeesport Family Medicine Residency (2017–2018), and the Excellence in Patient Experience Award (2019). Drs. Tim and Maureen Gaul have been members of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) since 2015.

David Larson, MD retired from his position of 27 years as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is Board certified in both Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery and is the current Chairman of the MEI Advisory Council.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
“Controversies in Medicine: The Ethics of Persuasion within the Moral Dynamic of Shared Decision Making in Healthcare”
Biography coming soon...
Dr. Kim-Lien Nguyen is Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radiology, Bioengineering, and Biomedical Physics at the University of California Los Angeles. She earned a medical doctorate at UCLA, completed her internal medicine residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and her cardiology fellowship at UCLA. After postdoctoral research training at the National Institutes of Health, she was recruited to UCLA and has been on faculty since 2013. Dr. Nguyen’s clinical areas of interest include cardiovascular imaging in vascular, congenital, and ischemic heart disease as well as heart failure. Her research interests include development and translation of magnetic resonance imaging methods for visualization and multiscale modeling of cardiovascular disease, specifically novel contrasts and motion-resolved methods to characterize tissue composition, mechanics, and its interactions with blood flow dynamics. Her current research focuses on USPIO-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. Nguyen has received research grants from the American Heart Association, National Institutes of Health, and Veterans Health Administration. She has served as Principal Investigator or Multiple Principal Investigator on these awards. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and has been an invited speaker throughout the U.S. and abroad. Her lab trains both MD and PhD candidates.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
"Controversies in Medicine: TBA”
Biography Coming Soon.
Dr. Lee is Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Chief of Staff in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communications Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. His academic focus is related to cancer detection in low resource and global health settings as well as professional and leadership development. He is a certified professional coach (ACC) and serves as the faculty advisor for the Duke School of Medicine Student Chapter. He married to Julia and has 3 sons and 1 daughter.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
“Controversies in Medicine: Update on the Impact of AI On Medical Practice”
Biography Coming Soon...
David Larson, MD retired from his position of 27 years as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is Board certified in both Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery and is the current Chairman of the MEI Advisory Council.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
"Controversies in Medicine: Conquering the Epidemic of Loneliness: Psychological and Spiritual Answers”
Biography coming soon...
Biographical Information Coming Soon
June 2026
“A Christian’s Walk in Academic Medicine”
Biography Coming Soon...
Biography Coming Soon...
August 2026
“A Christian’s Walk in Academic Medicine”
Biography Coming Soon...
Biography Coming Soon...
Monday, September 14, 2026
“Controversies in Medicine: Living Unashamed of One’s Faith in the World of Academics”
Biography Coming Soon...
Biography Coming Soon...
October 2026
“Controversies in Medicine: TBA”
Biography Coming Soon...
Biography Coming Soon...
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
“Controversies in Medicine: Evidence-Based and Ethically Sound Responses to the Transgender Tsunami”
Biography Coming Soon...
Biography Coming Soon...