Shama Mehta is a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains. She joins Michigan Medicine as a Certified Educator Candidate with over a decade of experience in hospital chaplaincy. Shama completed her Clinical Pastoral Education training at Oakwood Healthcare System (now Corewell Health).
Shama holds a Doctorate in Ministry and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Ecumenical Theological Seminary and is endorsed through the Hindu organization, Chinmaya Mission West. Shama earned a BS in Health Administration from Eastern Michigan University. In her leisure time, Shama is a stationery enthusiast and enjoys reading, writing, star-gazing, and spending time with her family.
Bridging Faiths: Interreligious Dialogues on Organ Donation and Transplantation
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 2:00pm
During this session, we are honored to host a diverse panel of esteemed faith leaders, representing major religions practiced nationwide, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Together, we will delve into the foundational beliefs surrounding death, dying, and burial practices across these faith traditions. Furthermore, our discussion will navigate the intricate religious perspectives on organ, eye, and tissue donation, providing insights into common community concerns and fostering understanding across diverse religious landscapes.