Tom Catena, a missionary physician, discusses his journey into medicine and his decision to dedicate his life to serving underserved communities in Africa. He shares his early experiences in Kenya, highlighting the stark contrast in patient volume and the range of diseases compared to his residency training in the US.
Desire to do mission work began in college.
Transitioned from mechanical engineering to medicine to pursue this path.
Initial experience in Kenya was marked by high patient volume and diverse diseases.
