Our Hong Kong Foundation has released its advocacy study today, entitled "Health System Capacity Constraints- The Severe Shortage of Doctors in Hong Kong Public Hospitals". The study points out that the severe shortage of doctors contributes to the challenge of timely access to quality healthcare for our local population, particularly in the public sector.  This longstanding issue is exacerbated by a rapidly ageing population and growing burden of chronic diseases that represent an ever-increasing demand for healthcare services, and immediate action needs to be taken. The study points to the urgent need to be more receptive towards augmenting the role of foreign-trained doctors in our health system.  Specifically, procedures currently in place that allow for foreign-trained doctors to practice in Hong Kong should be reviewed to attract more well-qualified foreign-trained talent to join our healthcare workforce to relieve our shortage of doctors, particularly in our public hospitals.