Dr Emamisadr graduated as a general practitioner in Iran in 2009, where she worked as a GP before moving to Australia with her husband five years later.

She studied a science degree at Curtin University in Western Australia where she undertook research into breast cancer.

But Dr Emamisadr says she was drawn back to her love of practising medicine.

"After that, I decided I am really missing medicine, so I decided to study for my exam to get myself qualified here as a GP," Dr Emamisadr said.

After passing the necessary exams to qualify as a doctor in Australia, Dr Emamisadr's next move was to Tasmania.

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She says she was attracted here by the weather, which she describes as similar to her home country, and perfect for her second love - gardening.

"Now I have moved here, the nature is fantastic. Within the first two weeks of my arrival we have experienced the snow here which was super amazing. And it is beautiful - I think Tassie people are so lucky to live in such a beautiful state."

She described moving to Mowbray during the COVID pandemic as challenging, with her husband remaining in WA for now due to current restrictions.

Dr Emamisadr is the newest member of the team at Mowbray Medical where she has been for a little over a month, working alongside fellow GP Dr Jane Hampson.

She describes the Mowbray community and her patients as supportive and friendly, welcoming her with open arms which has made the transition easier.

"Very nice, very understanding. I could establish a very good relationship with my patients so I'm very happy, they're very welcoming and supportive.

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