My Story

When I was 16 years old, I began sponsoring a child through World Vision. One day as I was reading their quarterly newsletter, I came across an article on the need for doctors in the developing world -- doctors who were there full time, not just for a week or two. As I read those words, God spoke very loudly and clearly into my heart, "That's it Sarah. That's what I want  you to do."  And I said, "yes."

Fast forward through 4 years of undergrad, 4 years of medical school, and 5 years of general surgery residency, and today I am a board certified general surgeon, headed to Mukinge Hospital in Kasempa, Zambia.

Several years ago, I learned about the Post-Residency Program with World Medical Mission (the medical arm of Samaritan's Purse). You can read more about the Post-Residency Program here.  I am very thankful for the people at Samaritan’s Purse and for how the Lord has used them to come alongside me and nurture this calling on my life. Samaritan's Purse is not, however, a long-term missions sending organization. My time with them will formally end at the completion of my two years in the Post-Residency Program (January 2016).  For this reason, I have also begun the application process to serve as a long-term missionary with SIM. SIM is an interdenominational, international organization that is based in Charlotte. SIM, in partnership with the Evangelical Church in Zambia, is responsible for the oversight of Mukinge Hospital. SIM supports more than 1600 missionaries serving in 65 countries. I am enjoying getting to know them, and I look forward to a long future ahead partnering with them.

I am so grateful for how the Lord has faithfully led me through each part of this journey toward Zambia, and I'm excited about what He has in store!