A Nepali teacher’s long road into America’s healthcare system

When Dr Dharma Padhyaya first arrived in the United States, he did not begin with a prestigious job in data engineering. Like many Nepalis, he began behind the counter of a 7-Eleven.

The store in Boston sold vegetables, tea, coffee and everyday groceries. For five months, Padhyaya worked there, learning how American workplaces functioned and trying to find his footing in a country where almost everything was unfamiliar.