39: The Road Less Travelled: An Immigrant’s Story

Psychiatric Times interviews Omar Reda, MD, about international medical graduates (IMG) and his own personal and professional journey. In this podcast he discusses:  1. His childhood and medical training in war-torn Libya 2. The challenges facing immigrants who want to become doctors in the United States 3. How his colleagues, and the American medical establishment at large, can help IMGs realize their dreams Dr Reda is a practicing psychiatrist, Providence Healthcare System, Portland, OR. See more podcasts at PsychPearls by Psychiatric Times.