VOICED: Afghan graduate doctors struggle to find work

Graduates from Campbells Medical School face a challenging job market, with many unable to find work in their field despite the country's significant healthcare needs. Doctor Sharif Fuller shares his personal struggles and regrets about studying medicine. The transcript highlights the irony of doctor congestion in cities while rural areas lack medical professionals. Graduates must decide whether to stay in the capital or seek opportunities elsewhere.

What is the initial feeling of students at Campbells Medical School upon graduation?

• Regret for choosing medicine

• Indifference towards their achievement

• Joy and celebration

• Anxiety about the future

What challenge do many medical graduates face after completing their studies?

• Overwhelming student debt

• Lack of interest in their field

• Pressure to pursue further studies

• Difficulty in finding work in their profession

What alternative field of study does Doctor Sharif Fuller Sapphira consider might have offered better job prospects?

• Business Administration

• Engineering

• English

• Law

What is the irony mentioned regarding the job market for doctors in Afghanistan?

• There are too many doctors for the available jobs

• Doctors are not needed in the provinces

• There are few jobs despite high health needs

• Doctors are overpaid for their services

What dilemma do medical graduates face regarding their work location?

• Specializing in surgery or general practice

• Choosing between private and public sectors

• Deciding to work abroad or stay local

• Moving to provinces or competing in cities