What We Do

In this powerful reflection, Dr. Christopher Moir recalls a bruising childhood football encounter with a professional athlete and draws a striking parallel to the realities of surgery. Just as no defensive line can always hold, surgeons inevitably face moments of failure—publicly examined in Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) rounds. With honesty and humility, Dr. Moir explores how PAACS approaches these moments not just as professional accountability, but as discipleship: training surgeons to face loss with courage, hope, and faith. Rooted in Scripture, the article reminds us that through failure we find wholeness, through pain we learn compassion, and through Christ we discover the ultimate victory.

In this powerful reflection, Dr. Christopher Moir explores the prophet Jonah’s anger at God’s mercy—and the striking parallels between Jonah’s misplaced trust in his own training and the challenges Christian surgeons face today. Drawing insight from Jonah’s story, Dr. Moir reminds us that while skill and knowledge are vital, they must flow from a heart surrendered to God’s wisdom and grace. With humility and humor, he encourages us to choose trust over pride, transformation over performance, and divine partnership over self-reliance.

Two PAACS training programs—Soddo Christian Hospital and Malamulo Adventist Hospital—recently celebrated their newest surgical residents with powerful white coat and foot washing ceremonies. These sacred events mark the start of a resident’s medical journey and reflect Christ’s humility and servant leadership. From heartfelt prayers to the symbolic act of foot washing, each ceremony served as a meaningful reminder of the calling to serve others in the footsteps of Jesus.