Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Makes sense to me!

I believe that what the Latin America School of Medicine is doing is inherently good. I believe that this is a great opportunity for graduates to apply what they have learned in the 4 years of schooling. In addition, I feel that in serving under-served communities young doctors are being challenged, equipped, and prepared for future practice. Most importantly, they are making a great contribution to the people of this world and learning the art of compassion.

I do not believe that the opposition makes a valid point because as someone said in the clip, Cuban doctors are going to remote areas of the world where native doctors would probably not go. In addition, I believe that yes a person should have the free-will to practice where he/she wishes to practice, but I think that every trained doctor should regard it as an honor and as their responsibility to serve the under-served.

From a financial standpoint this also makes sense simply because Cuba is providing the resources for students to study medicine. It therefore makes sense that in return students would be assigned to serving an under-served community.

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