Epilogue

While the two physicians were having their morning chat, Dr. W was starting to work.

And, to her surprise, some final year students followed her round.

Worried and concerned, the young doctor asked if the students knew anything about the big toe.

“No, not yet, but we’re going to,” one of the boys said.

“Oh! That’s good news!” Dr. W was happily surprised, “Why should the extraterrestrials change their mind and employ a big-toe specialist if they pay no attention to education and future?”

“Em… doctor, that’s because of the general medical council,” the boy replied.

“What did the council got to do with all these?” The medical officer asked.

“Doctor, you know, the council came and met some of us last month when they did the curriculum inspection – I think for the accreditation of our medical school,” the medical student explained, “We just told them that our curriculum does not cover the big toe properly. After all, if the council had requested dedicated sessions to teach medical ethics and safety issues, it seems difficult for them to justify not insisting on some formal teaching on an important part of our body!”

The medical officer nodded and laughed, “Very well said. Extraterrestrials will only listen to senior creatures of their own species!”