Healthcare intersects with some of life’s most ordinary rhythms and its most profound and vulnerable moments. Whether working as physicians, dentists, therapists, or in any of the innumerable fields in the healthcare industry, those in healthcare carry a sacred responsibility to offer skillful care and tangible expressions of hope.
What does it look like to faithfully serve God as a healthcare professional in a city as vibrant and multifaceted as Los Angeles?
As part of CFWLA's mission to reframe vocation and reshape culture, we invite you to our thirteenth Reimagining Work gathering—a morning dedicated to equipping and inspiring those in LA called to the challenging field of healthcare.
This gathering will feature a presentation from Dr. Daniel Rogstad, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education at Loma Linda University. Following his talk, a panel of leading healthcare practitioners from across Los Angeles will share insights into how God is working through their vocations and sustaining them through the unique challenges of their fields. The evening will conclude with breakout sessions that dive into special topics in healthcare.
DETAILS
Admission: Registration for the gathering is $40 and covers admission, light fare and refreshments.
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM. Doors open at 8:45 AM
Where: Providence Christian College, 464 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101
Parking: There is a free parking lot located off Los Robles Avenue and Ford Place for attendees. There is also some street parking available throughout the surrounding streets, particularly on Ford Place and some on Los Robles Avenue.
Speakers and Panelists
Dan Rogstad, MD-PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Dan Rogstad, MD-PhD, currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and he teaches biochemistry to first-year medical students. He is also a practicing Infectious Diseases attending physician, with a special focus on Coccidioidomycosis. His approach to mentoring students and caring for patients involves striving for a spirit of curiosity, humility, and openness, and he has experienced great fulfillment and blessing in the process.
Janet Ma, MD, UCLA Associate Professor of Medicine-Pediatrics
Dr. Janet Ma is an Associate Professor of Medicine-Pediatrics and Associate Program Director of Med-Peds Residency Program at UCLA. She also serves as the Director of Healthcare Transition program for complex youth transitioning to adulthood. She furthermore serves as the UCLA CMDA Campus advisor for Christian medical trainees.
Tania Abouezzeddine, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology at Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology
Dr. Tania Abouezzeddine is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology. She teaches and mentors doctoral students in clinical psychology. Trained in both child and adult neuropsychology, she has worked with populations ranging from children with developmental disabilities to veterans with brain injuries and dementia, and she leads a research lab exploring the intersections of neuropsychology, biology, and spirituality.
Andre Cipta, MD, FAAHPM, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Dr. Andre Cipta is a dual board-certified physician in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and Family Medicine, nationally recognized for his leadership in serious illness care, spirituality, and medical education. He envisions a world where human flourishing does not end with a diagnosis or even with life's final chapter. Dr. Cipta’s work bridges clinical practice, spirituality, and emerging technologies to deepen empathy, transform learning, and elevate evidence-informed, whole-person-centered care.
Alyssa Dominguez, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine
Dr. Dominguez is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. She is the director of the Keck Diabetes Center and the creator and course director of the USC Diabetes Symposium. She is also a graduate of the CFWLA Framework Fellows program.
Warren Yamashita, MD, Director of Addiction Medicine at Harbor Community Health Centers
Dr. Warren Yamashita is a Family and Addiction Medicine physician who serves as the Director of Addiction Medicine at Harbor Community Health Centers in Los Angeles. He serves as adjunct faculty at Stanford's Addiction Medicine Fellowship and USC Keck School of Medicine, and has published a qualitative study on Asian American and Pacific Islander substance use. Dr. Yamashita serves on the Board of Directors for the Asian American Drug Abuse Program and co-founded CMDA's Addiction Medicine Section. He is married to his lovely wife Elissa who is a clinical psychologist. They love to hike, find hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and read a good book together.
