Bronx Times Opinion | The Bronx needs more doctors. Federal policy can help

For me, medicine has always been personal. Growing up in the Bronx, I was fascinated by science and how it can improve lives.I knew I wanted to serve my community in my career, but it wasn’t until I began caring for my grandmother in high school—taking her to medical appointments, coordinating among doctors, and managing her medications—that I realized my calling in medicine.The experience taught me that being a doctor means being an advocate for your patient.And it’s a l