Abstract
We live in a world defined by the paradox of
immediacy, where, in the healthcare sector,
constant updating has ceased to be an
advantage and has become a requirement for
survival. In this scenario, 21st-century global
health is no longer sustainable if it relies
solely on the traditional “healer” limited to
diagnosis; on the contrary, the current
system demands a new lineage of informed,
socially responsible professionals capable of
influencing decision-making and public
policy. In light of this situation, a pressing
question arises: how can we, as medical
students, adapt our own training to meet
these contemporary demands? The answer
lies in a concept that is a cornerstone of
systemic transformation, although it is often
relegated to the theoretical realm: advocacy.