101 – Dr. Salvatore Forcina was born during World War II in Scauri, Italy in April of 1941, before moving to Argentina in 1949. As an adult, he moved to the United States, where he completed two different residencies in general and vascular surgery and built a life. Dr. Forcina’s recently published book, The American Doctor documents his struggles and successes as an immigrant to two countries.
Timestamps
1:30 – Sal’s early live; postwar Italy and moving to Argentina; influence of his parents and emphasis on schooling
9:00 – Facism in Italy
12:00 – Life in Argentina, learning Spanish
20:00 – Overcoming Adversity: The Road is Never Straight or Smooth
24:00 – Moving to the United States in 1969; Finding Love
30:00 – Perseverance
41:00 – Being a Good Man
46:00 – Motivation for writing The American Doctor
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