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Triage on a Syrian Chicken Farm

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Vivian Huang comes face to face with her family history while treating a patient in Syria.

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Storyteller

Vivian Huang

Featured on

Finding Your Calling

Original Air Date

September 26, 2017

Recorded Date

June 26, 2016

“I thought that being a doctor, I could level the playing field a little bit. That by being a doctor I wouldn't have to face sexism or gender inequality.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Vivian Huang

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