Service to Others

This is a very enlightened student body, who come from all corners of the earth. There was a very interesting discussion on "the ramp" (the entry into the classroom building with the great view of the harbor and the volcano). There is so much destruction in the world today and invariably there is someone close to someone or who is from one of these areas...China, Myanmar, Iowa, Iraq, South America...

The conversation among those standing there shifted to what do we do with these "gifts" that we are receiving, the knowledge of medicine and of healing. Clearly, there is a contingent of folks here that will high tail back to the U.S. and specialty medicine and surgery in some urban location. It is the financial draw of that life that many are drawn to.  Others clearly have a more "service" mentality and plan to use our gifts for others, and deny ourselves. Most are where I am...not sure. But there is one thing certain that we are being provided an opportunity and a gift to better mankind in some meaningful way as long as the process of our education, the financial drain for many and the rigors of the sacrifice don't cloud the spirit. I don't know where I stand but I am clearly going to "listen" to my colleagues and be open to the possibilities.

"It is clear to us, friends, that God not only loves you very much but also has put his hand on you for something special" (1 Thessalonians 1:4)