TSOS Associate Director, Liz Jevtic Somlai, was interviewed by Julie Rose on the Top of Mind podcast: Making Room for Refugees.
“I was what I like to call the ‘non-sexy’ refugee, because I didn’t fit the profile of the media. And no one listened to any of my story.“
Listen to the full podcast here.
Thank you to BYU radio and Top of Mind for interviewing Liz and for highlighting refugee stories.
Official Statement for World Refugee Day 2025
The U.S. Healthcare Workforce Shortage Is Growing — But So Is The Solution
Virginia is short 770 primary care physicians today — and that number will near 1,000 by 2035. The strain is real: longer wait times, physician burnout, and limited care, especially in rural and underserved communities.
There’s a solution hiding in plain sight: International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
IMGs are highly trained professionals with deep clinical experience and a commitment to primary care. Studies show they perform as well as or better than U.S.-trained doctors in managing chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes — especially for diverse and immigrant populations.
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