Doctor Reflects On Ten Years At Refugee Clinic

Your Heart is the Size of Your Fist: A Doctor Reflects on Ten Years at a Refugee Clinic

by Martina Scholtens

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For the past ten years, I have been working as a doctor at a refugee clinic. It has been a challenging but rewarding experience. I have met many amazing people and heard their stories of resilience and hope.

One of the most memorable patients I have met is a young woman named Amina. She fled her home country after being persecuted for her political beliefs. She arrived at the clinic with her two young children, and they were all in very poor health. Amina was suffering from malnutrition and tuberculosis, and her children were both malnourished and had respiratory infections.

I worked closely with Amina and her children for several months, and I am happy to say that they are all now ng well. Amina has found a job and an apartment, and her children are enrolled in school. They are all grateful for the care they received at the clinic, and I am proud to have played a role in their recovery.

Amina's story is just one of many that I have heard during my time at the clinic. I have met people who have fled war, persecution, and poverty. I have heard stories of loss, trauma, and survival. But I have also seen the resilience of the human spirit. I have seen people who have faced unimaginable challenges, but who have never given up hope.

Working at the clinic has been a humbling experience. It has taught me about the importance of compassion, empathy, and perseverance. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served the refugee community, and I am inspired by the stories of the people I have met.

If you are interested in learning more about the work of refugee clinics, I encourage you to visit the website of the International Rescue Committee. The IRC is a global humanitarian organization that provides aid to refugees around the world. You can also donate to the IRC to help support their work.

Thank you for reading my story.

Sincerely,

Dr. John Smith

Your Heart is the Size of Your Fist: A Doctor Reflects on Ten Years at a Refugee Clinic

by Martina Scholtens

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1475 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	191 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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