How a Central Catholic Dad Found His Way Into Medicine

_{On Monday, September 15, 2025, the Health Science Club hosted Dr. Alex Paiva, D.O., Central dad to Anthony Paiva '28.}  

_{He talked about his journey into medicine, as it was considered unconventional. He provided an eye-opening talk about his mental health counseling career before medicine, as well as what it takes to become a successful doctor.}

_{The Health Science Club is a club for students interested in a career in the medical field.  If your son is interested, please have them reach out to Dr. Ballesteros ([email protected]) or Joaquin Tanjuatco '26 ([email protected]).}