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Immigrant MD: A Physician’s Life Reborn

26m 45s

Maria had a successful IVF practice in Venezuela before moving to the United States to escape political unrest and seek medical care for her daughter. She is now forced to repeat residency if she wants to practice as a physician in the U.S.

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    Immigrant MD: A Physician’s Life Reborn

    S7 E1 - 26m 45s

    Maria had a successful IVF practice in Venezuela before moving to the United States to escape political unrest and seek medical care for her daughter. She is now forced to repeat residency if she wants to practice as a physician in the U.S.

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