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From Refugee to Rhodes Scholar: The Extraordinary Journey of an Iraqi Aspiring Doctor

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Published in Walking Free: The Extraordinary True Story Of A Young Man Who Fled War Torn Iraq Came To Australia As A Refugee By Boat Spent Months In A Detention Centre And Went On To Become A Pioneering Surgeon

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Ahmed's Early Life

Ahmed was born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1990. His father was a doctor, and his mother was a teacher. Ahmed had a happy childhood, and he loved to play soccer with his friends.

But in 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq, and Ahmed's life was turned upside down. His father was killed in the fighting, and his family was forced to flee their home. They spent the next several years living in refugee camps in Jordan and Syria.

Life in the refugee camps was difficult. Ahmed and his family often went hungry, and they were frequently sick. Ahmed also had to deal with the psychological trauma of war. He saw terrible things, and he lost many of his friends.

Walking Free: The extraordinary true story of a young man who fled war-torn Iraq, came to Australia as a refugee by boat, spent months in a detention centre ... and went on to become a pioneering surgeon.

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Despite the challenges he faced, Ahmed never gave up on his dream of becoming a doctor. He studied hard, and he eventually won a scholarship to study in the United States.

Ahmed's Journey to the United States

In 2009, Ahmed arrived in the United States. He was 19 years old, and he spoke very little English. He enrolled in a community college, where he took English classes and studied for the SATs.

Ahmed excelled in his studies, and he was eventually accepted to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He was one of the first Iraqi refugees to be accepted to an Ivy League medical school.

Ahmed's Medical Career

Ahmed graduated from Johns Hopkins in 2017, and he is now a successful doctor. He works at a hospital in New York City, where he specializes in treating refugees and immigrants.

Ahmed is passionate about helping others, and he is committed to providing quality medical care to underserved communities. He is also a strong advocate for refugee rights.

Ahmed's Story Is an Inspiration

Ahmed's story is an inspiration to us all. It is a story of hope, determination, and the power of the human spirit. Despite the adversity he faced, Ahmed never gave up on his dream. He is now a successful doctor, and he is working to make the world a better place.

Ahmed's story is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. No matter what challenges you face, never give up on your dreams. With hard work and determination, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

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