U of M Program For Immigrant Doctors Loses Funding
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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A University of Minnesota program that helps immigrant doctors qualify to practice in Minnesota has fallen victim to last month's state budget agreement.
Lawmakers eliminated funding for the $150,000 program during the last-minute negotiations, Minnesota Public Radio reported today.
The program has allowed three doctors from Somalia, after years of professional limbo, to begin their residency training, which is usually a difficult proposition for immigrant doctors who received their medical degrees years ago.
Dr. Jibril Elabe was in his early 30s when he fled Somalia's civil war 11 years ago. With a medical degree and eight years of intense field experience to his credit, he hoped he would be able to continue his career in his new home.
Lawmakers eliminated funding for the $150,000 program during the last-minute negotiations, Minnesota Public Radio reported today.
The program has allowed three doctors from Somalia, after years of professional limbo, to begin their residency training, which is usually a difficult proposition for immigrant doctors who received their medical degrees years ago.
Dr. Jibril Elabe was in his early 30s when he fled Somalia's civil war 11 years ago. With a medical degree and eight years of intense field experience to his credit, he hoped he would be able to continue his career in his new home.
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