Letter to the Editor

Medical Elite Migration in Iran: Transforming Brain Drain into Brain Gain

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Khaledian Z, Tajvar M, Ehsani-Chimeh E. Medical Elite Migration in Iran: Transforming Brain Drain into Brain Gain. Iran J Public Health. 2025;54(8):1800-1802.