Here's hoping that things change for us all. By now, everybody knows of Elmer Jacinto--the February medical boards topnotcher who publicly announced his plans to work in the US as a nurse. I was in Zamboanga City visiting my parents when that news broke out. A topnotcher from Lamitan, Basilan hit close to home and I showed the article to my brother. His only question was, "Why? Doesn't he have any offers?" I could only laugh and muster a short, "No, I don't think so." Elmer Jacinto's situation and the reactions from various sectors are both funny and sad. I can only think of my brother's question and wonder: What can the country offer its best and brightest in the medical profession? The short answer is none. Unlike the legal profession, of which the medical profession is often compared to, there are no offers made to topnotchers. We've read news of bar topnotchers invited to join prestigious law firms. Top law graduates are employ...