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#40 - Tom Catena, M.D.: The world’s most important doctor – to nearly a million patients – saving countless lives in the war-torn and remote villages of Sudan

2019/2/11

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#40 - Tom Catena, M.D.: The world’s most important doctor – to nearly a million patients – saving countless lives in the war-torn and remote villages of Sudan

The Peter Attia Drive

What led Tom Catena to become a missionary doctor in Africa?

How did Tom handle the evacuation of his staff during the civil war?

What challenges did Tom face while learning surgery in the field?

Why does Nuba feel like home to Tom?

How did the NY Times article impact Tom’s work?

How does Tom manage chaos while treating hundreds of patients daily?

What was Tom’s most terrifying experience, and how does he cope with trauma?

What basic medical supplies is Tom lacking that could save lives?

What logistical challenges does Tom face in running his hospital?

What diseases are prevalent among the adult population in Nuba?

How does living without possessions impact one’s sense of meaning?

How does the sense of purpose and happiness in Nuba contrast with the US?

How can people help Tom and similar causes beyond donations?

The food in Nuba

How does Tom cope with his annual bout of malaria?

Which patients does Tom never forget?

How can people get involved in helping Tom’s work?

What story does Peter share that defines Tom?

Shownotes Transcript

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The Peter Attia Drive

What led Tom Catena to become a missionary doctor in Africa?

How did Tom handle the evacuation of his staff during the civil war?

What challenges did Tom face while learning surgery in the field?

Why does Nuba feel like home to Tom?

How did the NY Times article impact Tom’s work?

How does Tom manage chaos while treating hundreds of patients daily?

What was Tom’s most terrifying experience, and how does he cope with trauma?

What basic medical supplies is Tom lacking that could save lives?

What logistical challenges does Tom face in running his hospital?

What diseases are prevalent among the adult population in Nuba?

How does living without possessions impact one’s sense of meaning?

How does the sense of purpose and happiness in Nuba contrast with the US?

How can people help Tom and similar causes beyond donations?

The food in Nuba

How does Tom cope with his annual bout of malaria?

Which patients does Tom never forget?

How can people get involved in helping Tom’s work?

What story does Peter share that defines Tom?

Shownotes Transcript

#40 - Tom Catena, M.D.: The world’s most important doctor – to nearly a million patients – saving countless lives in the war-torn and remote villages of Sudan