First Day at the Hospital

We had a great first day at the hospital.  It started with a devotional by the chaplain for the entire hospital staff.  We then had a conference with the surgical residents and the topic was anesthesia.  We had a good discussion.  For those who may not be aware, Bongolo Hospital trains African surgeons through a surgical residency program.  These residents come from all over Africa including the Congo, Madagascar, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, and the host country of Gabon.  These residents then return to their home countries to serve the people there.  What is unique about this program is that these Christian surgeons are not only trained in surgery, but are discipled while here to share the good news of Jesus Christ when they return home.  Many of them return to predominately Muslim countries.  Praise God for this type of program.  From an anesthesia standpoint many of these surgeons will return to areas where they are in charge of the anesthesia and will guide non-skilled or under skilled anesthetists.  Therefore, I am here to help them understand a little more about anesthesia and how they can proceed safely.  All in all a great first day.  Tomorrow we venture into the operating room for cases.  I am sure I will have some stories to tell.  God bless you and thank you for your prayers.