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New Doctor Joins Virgin River Amidst Medical Turmoil
29 May
Summary
- A new surgical resident named Astrid joins Doc's clinic on probation.
- Astrid aims to leave Virgin River and return to surgical practice.
- Doc's medical license was temporarily suspended in the previous season.

A new medical professional, Astrid, will soon arrive in "Virgin River" as a recurring character in the upcoming season. She is characterized as a confident surgical resident who is placed on probation and assigned to Doc's clinic. Astrid's primary goal is to depart Virgin River and resume her surgical career.
Astrid's arrival occurs after significant upheaval within Virgin River's medical sector. The previous season saw Doc's medical license suspended pending review. Although Doc was eventually permitted to practice again, a neighboring hospital from Grace Valley expanded its services into Virgin River.