Answering the Call: How Dr. TJ Trad Is Saving Lives—From Tulsa to Uganda (and 30,000 Feet Above Ground)

When I finished medical residency in 2011 I was invited to return to my small home town in the beautiful mountains of Idaho and replace the family physician who delivered me. Since then I have...

Dr. Jawad “TJ” Trad is an invasive cardiologist, humanitarian, and founder of CURA for the World, a nonprofit building permanent, community-run clinics in underserved regions.

Born in Beirut, Lebanon during the civil war, Dr. Trad grew...