At 23, fresh grad Tsering Chu is flipping the script: instead of chasing city lights, she chose to go back home—into the mountains of Sawajiao Township in Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland—to serve as a village doctor. Here are the three simple reasons that mattered most to her:
1. Bridging the healthcare gap 🏥
Rural clinics are often understaffed and under-resourced. Tsering wants to make sure her neighbors have access to basic care, from checkups to vaccinations, without traveling hours to the city.
2. Staying close to family and roots 🌄
Growing up among terraced fields and family gatherings, she values the sense of belonging that comes with home. Working locally means she can care for loved ones and preserve her cultural ties.
3. Gaining hands-on experience and leadership skills 💪
In a village setting, doctors wear many hats. Tsering sees this as a chance to sharpen clinical skills, handle real-world challenges, and grow as a community leader.
By choosing Sawajiao Township, Tsering Chu is redefining success for her generation—proving that impact starts at home ❤️.
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Coming home to heal: Why one graduate chose to be a village doctor
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