70-year-old graduates from medical school

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Hong Kong-based Malaysian Toh Hong-keng is living proof that you’re never too old to learn. After retiring from his sales executive job at age 65, he decided to go back to school to pursue a medical degree from Southwestern University in the Philippines. Five years later, the 70-year-old attended his white coat ceremony on July 20, 2024, graduating alongside classmates over half his age.

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[norman]

Salute to him. 65 years old still have a sharp mind until graduated at the age of 70 from Medical School.

[SA-delc]

When you have a goal in life : "To serve humanity."

What a blessed soul !

[okolochisomemmanuella]

This is a typical example of “It’s better late than never” 💪🏼

[ahappyfrenchtoast]

I thought I was crazy for planning to get into law school in the US by age 30.
This gentleman is extremely inspiring.

[imthecoolest]

Wow imagine having enough mental power to pursue medicine at a retiring age

[anastasialobella]

wow congratulations, just goes to show your never to old to succeed in life, bless his soul🥰

[brookechang]

This is incredibly inspiring. I chose to go back to school last year at 37, in a much less rigorous programme. Sometimes I wonder if I'm up to the challenge, but after seeing what Dr. Toh accomplished, I feel a lot more confident!

[hanene]

he is such an inspiration! age is just a number and it is not over until it is over!

[rouilliew]

Very inspiring. At 58, I'm looking for something meaningful to do during my golden years. Maybe not medical school, but inspiring just the same

[tejendrakhadka]

respect dr. toh hong keng from Nepal🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[DianaGudiel-Killen]

How beautiful. This only shows that for learning and succeeding there is no limit aside from self. Congratulations Sir and may Yahuwah Almighty bless you. =)

[xingzhaolin]

Congratulations! I wish him a long, happy and healthy life!

[MayOdinGuideYou]

Bravo to him!! I'm 63 and already retired here in remote rural Alaska.

[naveedrehman]

You give me hope that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Thanks for being a great role model. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[reihalondres]

Age is just a number! If you have the money, passion and time then everything is going to be okay ❤

[openboxtherapy]

That's amazing! What an inspiration! Way to go!

[quangnam]

Wow, you are such an inspiration for me, as such a retiring age but still manage still study medicine and graduate. You are so transparent about struggles during studies too. Not every one has the will to overpass it. Love your stories and positivities, Dr.Toh.

[schivver]

Maybe that's his childhood dream. After achieving stable life he just pursuing his long awaited dream.

[ryantee]

Wow.. my hat off...salutes.. Thinking of it, my ex classmates asking me to retire at 62 yo now!!!! Well done Dr Toh...Inspiring many in facts

[zoickn]

When I was in Kentucky Uni, my classmate was in his 60s for social economy course. That was 25 years ago. I hope he is doing well still.