WITH rapid advances in the medicine and healthcare field, it has now become possible to address newer and bigger challenges than before, leading to continuous improvement in the field for the benefit of all. As evidenced by the current global pandemic, healthcare professionals are also playing increasingly important roles at the forefront of handling global healthcare issues. To nurture the next generation of medical professionals who will be ready to tackle such roles, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) offers programmes that carve a pathway towards a bright future in healthcare and medicine. All programmes offered at NUMed are identical to those offered at Newcastle University, UK, leading to the award of the same qualifications - but at significantly reduced costs, as compared to studying in the UK. It also offers the opportunity for students to get a quality education locally without needing to travel in these trying times.