Reflections from Thailand: Thoughts, Memoirs, and Anecdotes
A six-week global health elective in Thailand transformed Charles Chen's understanding of medicine, culture, and compassion. Through experiences in rural clinics, home visits, traditional healing practices, and university hospitals, he witnessed the balance of modern and traditional care, the strength of community, and the humanity at the heart of Thai healthcare. The journey fostered humility, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to patient-centered, culturally aware medicine.
