When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student's Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls

March 11, 2026 • 00:39:55
When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student's Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls
The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast
When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student's Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls

Mar 11 2026 | 00:39:55

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Hosted By

Bill Reichart, M.Div

Show Notes

What happens when a future physician begins thinking about illness not just clinically, but spiritually? Fourth-year medical student, Crystal Ralls, discusses her journey from medical school rotations to writing devotionals on faith and suffering, offering insights for healthcare students learning to hold science and soul together. SHOW NOTES: Crystal’s devotionals Match Day link: https://ccm.cmda.org/match-day/match-day-congratulations/ National Convention information: https://natcon.cmda.org/ Global Health Outreach: https://cmda.org/global-health-outreach/
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