Interview with Dr. Wong Hee Ong Part 3
A lifetime in medicine leaves more than memories — it shapes who we become.
In the final part of our interview, Dr. Wong Hee Ong shares her hopes for the next generation of healers:
“I am a general physician who was taught to use my hands, my head, and my heart.”
Her words capture the timeless heart of medical humanities — the art of healing carried forward.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube.
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