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May 2023
13m 52s

Iranian doctor leaving province

CBC
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A doctor from Iran who lives in Saint John is struggling to get her credentials recognized in New Brunswick despite the shortage of healthcare workers in the province. Now Dr. Neda Asgharzadeh must return to her home country if she wishes to practise here. She joins host Julia Wright to share the toll her family is facing and what can be done to support inte ... Show More
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