What U.S. Doctors Must Know About Practicing in Canada (Ft. Tod Maffin)

Описание: What’s it really like for a U.S. doctor to move to Canada? In this episode, host Rob Beck sits down with Tod Maffin, aka the "emotional support Canadian", for a deep, honest chat about Rob’s journey from Tennessee to British Columbia.

Rob breaks down everything from getting licensed in B.C. to what surprised him most about Canadian life, healthcare, and culture. They talk about the new streamlined process for U.S.-trained doctors, work-life balance, raising a family in Victoria, and why more American physicians are looking north.

Whether you’re curious about practicing medicine in Canada or just love a good expat story, this one’s got insight, laughs, and some solid life advice.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
06:11 Considering Moving Back to Canada
08:00 Navigating Work Permit and Residency
11:29 Training Differences: Canada vs. US
16:10 HealthMatch: BC Job Pairing Service
18:57 Medical Recruitment and Immigration Process
20:49 Express Entry: Path to Residency
23:27 Medical License Processing in BC
27:28 Medical Credential Verification Process
31:14 Vancouver Island's Dated Healthcare Facilities
33:41 Workflow Shifts in Medical Practice
38:46 Escape from New Orleans Shooting
41:36 Affordable University Education Abroad
44:03 Cost Differences: US vs. Canada
49:01 Reviving Civil Political Discourse
52:48 "Connect with InterestingMD Everywhere"

Connect with Tod:
From Far and Wide: https://farandwide.news/
Watch his NEW KEYNOTE SPEECH: "Relentless Decency: Finding Canada's Voice in a World That Demands We Choose Sides" : https://relentlesskeynote.carrd.co/
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YouTube:    / @todmaffinvideo  
Join Tod's Discord server:   / discord  

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