Sixtus Z. Atabong, PA-C, President and Founder of Purpose Medical Mission
(PMM) is a neurosurgery Physician Assistant. PMM is a nonprofit
organization focusing on developing sustainable healthcare infrastructure
and services in developing countries. It has helped build clinics and
hospitals in Cameroon, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicaragua, and
Guatemala. Sixtus believes in empowering communities with the knowledge and
tools to address the global threat of health disparity and lack of basic
education.
Sixtus is the recipient of numerous local and national awards for his
leadership and humanitarian work, including the Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center Hall of Fame Award and the American Red Cross
Humanitarian of Year Award. In 2013, he was awarded the PA Service to the
Underserved Award by the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Sixtus was born and raised in a small farming village in Muyuka
Sub-division, Cameroon, West Africa. He migrated to the United States in
1995 where he faced many challenges, but eventually obtained a Bachelor of
Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and a Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies. He uses his life experiences and voice to
motivate individuals on attaining their God-given purpose. He speaks on
issues such as, living a purposeful life, realizing your American dream,
financial independence, and racial relations.
Sixtus' goals in life have been achieved through faith and
self-determination. He enjoys traveling the world with his family and
learning about different cultures. He lives in Lubbock, Texas, with his
wife, Kyu Mee, and their two sons.
https://sixtusatabong.com/
https://purposemedicalmission.org/
https://www.amazon.com/My-Fathers-Gift-Purpose-Journey/dp/1633936759