As the political climate in Syria changes, Dr. Housam Almustafa considers returning to his home country, raising alarms among German hospitals about the potential loss of skilled medical professionals. With approximately 5,800 Syrian doctors in Germany, they form the largest group of foreign physicians, crucial to the healthcare system amidst a staffing crisis. Almustafa reflects on his new life in Germany while emphasizing the importance of Syrian doctors in the country’s reconstruction. Political tensions are rising as right-wing parties call for the repatriation of refugees ahead of elections.