PBS American Portrait

A College Student Dreams Of Becoming A Doctor

Clip: Episode 1 | 4m 16s

Mahsa’s goal is to become a neurologist in the United States. She prepares to take the MCAT, hoping her score will get her into her dream neurology program at NYU.

Aired: 01/05/21 | Rating: NR

Funding for PBS American Portrait provided by Anne Ray Foundation, Target, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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