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Refugee Who Arrived with Nothing Now Leads Hospital Department
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Refugee Who Arrived with Nothing Now Leads Hospital Department

A doctor who arrived as a refugee with nothing but his medical knowledge now leads a major hospital department, having saved thousands of lives in his new country.

February 7, 2026
5 min read
Source: Positive News
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Twenty years ago, Dr. Ahmad Naser arrived as a refugee with nothing but the clothes on his back and his medical training. Today, he leads the emergency department at one of the country's largest hospitals.

"This country gave me a chance," he said. "Every life I save is my way of giving back."

Ahmad Naser arrived as a refugee with nothing but the clothes on his back and his medical training.

His journey from refugee to department head has inspired a mentorship program that helps other refugee healthcare professionals navigate the licensing process and rebuild their careers.

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