Welcome to "On Pump," a podcast that highlights the amazing work of cardiovascular perfusionists around the world. In this episode, we are honored to have Robert Groom as our guest. Robert Groom is a highly respected and renowned cardiovascular perfusionist who has made significant contributions to the field. He currently works at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya, where he is developing a perfusion program and helping to build the largest cardiac center in Sub-Saharan Africa. Bob, as he is affectionately known, has had a long and distinguished career in the United States before moving to Kenya. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Geneva College and completed his perfusion education at the Texas Heart Institute. He also holds a Master's of Science in Evaluative Clinical Sciences from Dartmouth Medical School. Bob has held various positions in the field of perfusion, including serving as the Interim Vice President and Director of Cardiovascular Perfusion at Maine Medical Center. He is decorated recipient of the John H. Gibbon Jr. Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the cardiopulmonary discipline. In this episode, Bob shares his inspiring story and testimony, and how his journey lead him to working in Kenya. He talks about his experiences in starting a perfusion program at Tenwek Hospital, and the challenges and rewards of working in a developing country. Bob is well-published in medical journals and book chapters, and he emphasizes the importance of being a member of your professional society. We encourage listeners to donate to the development of his cause in Kenya through the World Gospel Mission website at www.wgm.org, specifically at www.wgm.org/missionary/groom and scrolling down to related projects. Thank you for listening to this episode of "On Pump" featuring Robert Groom, a true icon in the field of perfusion. We hope you find his story as inspiring as we do. Bob's incredible journey will be continued in episode 5 to follow.

Bob Groom: Trailblazing Cardiovascular Perfusion in Kenya