The White Hat in the Hospital
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141905)
Philippines
February 14, 2016 1:13am CST
During my mission in Tajikistan last 2010 to 2011, I met my students in the hospital. I find it weird at first, since most of them wear white hats. The feeling is like a master chef in the kitchen. In fact, they are not chef. Thus they are medical students in the hospital I worked with. I can still feel the adrenaline rush teaching these students, since the main goal is to transfer the skills and change lives. It was a successful way back then, the sustainability of the project continues prior to my departure in this hidden country in Central Asia. The farewell moment was so intense and mixed emotions lingered into my veins, saying good bye to them is hard but I need to leave the place and say hello to new beginning in my country, Philippines.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
14 Feb 16
You are right, and with all due respect to their traditions it looks more like a cooking class. What are those hats for?
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
14 Feb 16
@louievill Well, it is the white hat to identify that they are doctors. The white hat was adapted during the time of Russian Regimen to the county.
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
14 Feb 16
What did you teach during your mission? I am sure you left them something for them to remember you. Memories are forever.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
14 Feb 16
@nottoooldtowrite I had left a legacy in this country. It is more on medical mission. I transferred my professional skills to them.
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