From frustration to opportunity: Why this American doctor moved to Ottawa (original) (raw)

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Published: April 24, 2026 at 4:59PM EDT

Dr. Jennifer Carnahan is a geriatrician who recently moved from the United States to Ottawa to work at The Ottawa Hospital. April 24, 2026. (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa)

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