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Samah Khan
Premedical student and author who wrote about global physician shortages and brain drain, discussing retention challenges and pipeline solutions for underserved communities.
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Jan 8, 2026
• 17min
Medical brain drain leaves vulnerable communities without life-saving care
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Samah Khan, a premedical student and author, highlights the global physician shortage and the impact of brain drain on vulnerable communities. She draws parallels between the medical exodus in Pakistan and California's Central Valley, revealing that low pay and inadequate infrastructure drive doctors away. Samah discusses the importance of local recruitment programs and community investment in healthcare. She emphasizes the need for systemic changes to retain talent, ensuring that patients receive timely care and that healthcare providers are anchored back to their communities.
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