As a practicing doctor, I am personally in debt with over half a million dollars in student loans, despite risking my life every day to safeguard the health of others. This narrative is not unique to me, but prevalent within my profession, painting a distressing picture of the financial strain on our healthcare workers. In the United States, the average medical school debt is about $200,000 for 2020 graduates, not counting undergraduate loans, or loans taken out for their residential training (Source: Association of American Medical Colleges). Many of these dedicated professionals are serving on the front lines of the rampant virus outbreaks, unquestionably doing their part to uphold society's wellbeing.

The financial pressure for healthcare workers does not commensurate with the societal importance of their roles. This petition not only implores our government to view the situation through empathetic lenses but take prompt action to relieve these outstanding financial obligations. We propose that the government enact policies to forgive student loans specifically for healthcare workers, recognizing their laborious contribution to society.

Please join us in conveying this message to our decision-making authorities to alleviate the financial burden on our healthcare practitioners. Sign this petition and bolster our call for change.