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Life on the Line
Immigrant MD: A Physician’s Life Reborn
An immigrant physician is forced to repeat residency to practice in the United States.
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Inside the walls of America’s hospitals, doctors are fighting the world’s biggest enemy—COVID-19. In season 6, witness the courageous stories of those on the healthcare frontlines as they search for hope in the midst of the pandemic. Narrated by Lisa Ling, LIFE ON THE LINE tells positive real life stories that explore the strength of the human spirit.
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Life on the Line: Season 7 Episode 4 | 26m 45s | CC
Carlos, a father of six, finds out he has cancer and turns to a surgeon to perform a ground-breaking new procedure referred to as “jaw-in-a-day.” Only performed in a handful of hospitals in the United States, this intensive surgery involves removing the jaw and using the fibula in its place. Meanwhile, Carlos must grapple with the emotional struggle of a life- threatening illness.
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