FOREWORD

doc-tor /ˈdɒk tər/
-noun
A person licensed to practice medicine as a physician or surgeon

Doctor, a word that can mean more than a sheer occupation, It is a profession that requires passion and dedication.

However, before one can ascend to this role, we must endure the lessons in medicine. Anatomy, biochemistry, pathology; these are the common subjects of interest as offered by any medical institution. But what about passion? Empathy? The 'human touch' as some word it. What about social awareness? Global health issues?

Therefore, we need to step out and experience it ourselves. And this is how Medical Outreachers is born.

China is our start; As passionate and devoted medical students of Hong Kong, we hope to provide a chance for our colleagues to think out of the box, look at social issues at a different perspective and assist them to develop a comprehensive world view.

The Medical Outreachers programme is founded on this basis. It is in our best interest to provide a chance for our friends to explore their own potential, both deepening and widening their comprehension of the relevant issues.

After all, we are the next health ambassadors.