Underutilized Talent: Why Refugee Doctors Are Being Left on the Sidelines in the US COVID 19 Response The current pandemic has highlighted a stark reality in the United States: despite having some of the world's top medical schools and hospitals, the country is struggling to meet the demands of this crisis.
One often overlooked group that could be making a significant difference are refugee doctors who have fled their war torn homelands with years of experience under their belts.
In Los Angeles, Ahmed Al Sarray works as a safety officer at a COVID 19 testing site at Dodger Stadium, administering 6,000 tests per day.