Redefining Refugee

There are nearly 80 million forcibly displaced people around the world, the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. With these record-high numbers, it is more important than ever before to learn about refugees and get involved any way we can. Redefining Refugee is a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief (GRMR). GRMR is a non-profit organization at the University of Florida, led by students passionate about the refugee crisis and dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of refugees, locally and abroad. Join us as we speak with special guests to learn more about the refugee crisis, highlight the voices of refugees, and find out how we can help. No action is too small, and together we can make a difference. Learn more at www.grmruf.org

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Redefining Refugee

Advocating for the Recognition of Foreign-Trained Professionals | Redefining Refugee S2 E1

September 14, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 1

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Join us for our first episode of season 2 of Redefining Refugee, a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief at the University of Florida.

In this episode, we speak with Lubab al-Quraishi, a physician from Iraq who became a refugee and resettled to the United States in 2014. When COVID-19 hit, foreign-trained medical professionals were called on to act, and Lubab was on the front lines doing anything she could to help the community. But due to licensing laws in the US, she is now unable to practice as a physician after stepping up when the US needed it.

We discuss her life as a refugee, her medical experience, and the issues that foreign-trained professionals like herself face when they are not properly recognized.

Join us to increase your knowledge on the refugee crisis and to hear Lubab’s story. Thanks for listening!

TW: discussions of violence and war at 18:15-21:10

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com