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Dr. Herag Hamboyan shares his experience with a patient's medically assisted death

Dr. Herag Hamboyan (MD’94) reflects on a moving experience with a patient receiving medical assistance in dying in a HuffPost article — anchored by a shared Nova Scotia connection and a parting gift.

Posted: July 9, 2025

A carving of a seagull wearing rubber boots. The wooden seagull given to Dr. Hamboyan by a patient.

Dr. Herag Hamboyan (MD'94) contributed an article to Huffpost detailing his experience with a patient recieving medical assistance in dying (MAID). She gifted him a souvenir from Nova Scotia, where they both used to live. Read the article for more information.

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