PAACS Resident Profile
Dr. Abraham Faya Camara
General Surgery Resident
Bongolo Hospital
Gabon
Dr. Abraham Faya Camara’s journey began with a simple yet profound desire to serve God. Uncertain about the path he should take, he waited for a sign. That sign arrived in the form of Hope Medical Center in Guinea calling him to fill their need for a doctor. It was there that he realized this was precisely where God needed him.
At Hope Medical Center there is currently only one trained surgeon, PAACS graduate, Dr. Jean Faya Yaradouno. The hospital quickly recognized an urgent need for a second surgeon due to the climbing caseloads from the surrounding community, including bordering countries. Dr. Camara soon emerged as their answer. The team shared more about PAACS with him and said, “That second surgeon is you, Abraham. We want you to go and study with PAACS.” He replied, “I’m ready.”
Now a fourth-year resident at Bongolo Hospital in Gabon, Dr. Camara's greatest joy lies in preaching the gospel to the patients entrusted to his care. He vividly recalls the days when he struggled to find the courage to talk about Christ to people, wondering how many lives he would be able to reach with the Good News. However, through PAACS and the unwavering support of Hope Medical Center, Dr. Camara has found his voice. Every patient in Dr. Camara's care, irrespective of their background or beliefs, is introduced to the gospel. His mission is unwavering: to ensure that every individual, from the clinic to the operating table, to the recovery room, hears about Jesus Christ. Dr. Camara acknowledges to his patients that he himself is a sinner, but willingly shares of the grace he has received from Jesus. That same grace is available to all who believe in Him and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.
As Dr. Camara approaches the final year of his training, he eagerly anticipates returning to Guinea to serve alongside Dr. Yaradouno. Their combined efforts promise to create a powerful force for healing and growing the kingdom of God in Guinea and it's surrounding countries. After some time serving at Hope Medical Center, he is open to whatever path God lays before him.
