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The Interesting MD Podcast

Robert Beck
Canada
United States
Burnout
Nursing
British Columbia
Vancouver
Immigration
Student Loans
Cross-Border Taxation
Toronto
Public Health
ICE
Political Violence
Provincial Nominee Program
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Express Entry
Global Nurse Pathways
United States Healthcare System
Vancouver Island Health Authority
US Citizenship-Based Taxation

The Interesting MD Podcast is the show about what doctors do when they aren’t seeing patients! From startups to marathons, leadership to adventure, I explore the passions that keep physicians inspired. I’m your host, Dr. Rob Beck, the Interesting MD. I’m here to help you find balance, beat burnout, and build a life beyond the clinic.Podcast Link theinterestingmd.podbean.comYouTube Link htt... more

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In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck speaks with Dr. Khashayar Farzam, a dual-trained family medicine and emergency physician who completed his medical training in the United States before returning to practice in Ontario, Cana... more

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In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck is joined by Dr. Daria for a conversation about the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Together, they discuss how AI tools are helping physicians access evidence-based i... more

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In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Dr. Jacob Kelly, a Duke-trained cardiologist based in Anchorage, Alaska, about his journey from traditional cardiology to a more personalized model of care.

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In Part 2 of her conversation with Dr. Rob Beck, Dr. Mariam Washington shares the realities of moving from the United States to Canada to continue her medical career.

The discussion covers physician licensing, immigration pathways, provincial differ... more

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Daria Yang
Host of Rave, Crave and Stave podcast; practicing physician focused on innovation and healthcare technology
Episode: The Role of AI in Diagnosing Rare Diseases and Enhancing Clinical Decision-Making | Dr. Daria Yang
Dr. Jacob Kelly
Transplant cardiologist based in Alaska
Rule Health / Kelly Longevity
Episode: Why Dr. Jacob Kelly Left Traditional Medicine for a New Kind of Cardiac Practice
Mariam Washington
Physiatrist who moved from Texas to Canada; details her life, education, and practice in the US and Canada
Physiatrist; Canada practice
Episode: From Texas to Canada: Dr. Mariam Washington on Escaping US Healthcare Part I
Teresa Purzner
Neurosurgeon and developmental neurobiologist; founder involved in brain tumor program at Queen's University and unrelated startup ventures
Queen's University; Cerebelli (startup founder)
Episode: Startup Strategies in Healthcare: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Teresa Purzner
Brooke Finlay
Founder and director of Navio Immigration
Navio Immigration
Episode: Navigating Canadian Immigration for Healthcare Professionals with Brooke Finlay
Mona Kaiser
Healthcare engagement strategist involved with the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project
Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project (CDHRP)
Episode: Why Physicians Should Consider Cowichan Valley’s State-of-the-Art New Hospital with Mona Kaiser
Kelsey Renning
Founder and Director of Global Nurse Pathways
Global Nurse Pathways
Episode: Why American Nurses Are Leaving the US: Kelsey Renning’s Journey and Advice for Going Abroad Part I
David Spiro
Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician and HuMed podcast host
University of Arkansas Medical School; Arkansas Children's Hospitals
Episode: Dr. David Spiro Talks Career, Healthcare Systems, and Staying True to His Mission
Danni Viera
Registered nurse advocating for health equity and workers' rights
British Columbia healthcare system
Episode: Inside America’s Nursing Crisis: Danni Viera Talks Health Inequity and Moving to Canada Part I

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Rob Beck
Host exploring medicine, startups, leadership, and personal balance for clinicians.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Excellent podcast for DO and MD’s!

    I am a Family Medicine/Sports Medicine DO in the U.S. looking at relocating our family. This podcast has been a great resource for my wife and I to learn more about folks who have made the move. Thank you Dr. Beck!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jnell08
    United States3 months ago
  • Very informational

    Dr. Beck’s podcast has been such a useful resource for our family. He has done such a fantastic job interviewing guests who are a wealth of knowledge. We are deeply grateful for his work doing this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grazie9820
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Balance From The Outside Looking in and vice versa

    The show has an interesting mix of topics and guests that get better with each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grazimj
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent podcast for physicians

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AZCK
    9 months ago
  • Excellent show!

    I love Rob‘s show. His content is sincere and very interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctorsmakingadifference
    United States10 months ago

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Interviews mix clinical insight and real-world career guidance.
Candid, engaging discussions that broaden how medicine fits into life beyond patient care.
Host is credible and sincere, making complex topics approachable.
Shows depth and variety in guest topics with practical relocation advice.

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The Role of AI in Diagnosing Rare Diseases and Enhancing Clinical Decision-Making | Dr. Daria Yang
Q: How do you see AI aiding in patient conversations and presenting the latest guidelines or evidence during rounds or visits?
She discusses using open evidence-based AI to provide up-to-date guidelines and references during clinical conversations, enabling more informed discussions with patients and more precise differential diagnoses, while maintaining a focus on accurate interpretation and privacy considerations.
The Role of AI in Diagnosing Rare Diseases and Enhancing Clinical Decision-Making | Dr. Daria Yang
Q: Is there any technology that you crave that's not quite there yet that you think could be a big differentiator?
Dr. Yang envisions AI that directly reads and interprets all incoming lab results and imaging, then suggests actionable next steps, with the AI surfacing context from past records to support decision-making without replacing the physician.
Startup Strategies in Healthcare: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Teresa Purzner
Q: What role did your startup background play in this transformation?
Design thinking and startup mindset taught me to seek quick, low-cost interventions that could be scaled rapidly. I treated the brain tumor program as a product, with a mission, a vision, branding, and a patient navigator as a key capability, enabling tangible improvements in a short time.
Startup Strategies in Healthcare: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Teresa Purzner
Q: What inspired you to tackle the brain tumor program, and how did you begin implementing change?
I realized the problem wasn't due to a single bottleneck but every step in the patient journey was inefficient. I started with an empathize phase, talking to clinicians, patients, and families, then formed a multidisciplinary team and introduced a navigator to manage referrals and timelines. This allowed rapid, practical changes without waiting for top-down buy-in.
Redefining Nursing Careers Kelsey’s Journey from the US to Malawi and Beyond Part II
Q: How did you decide to move abroad and change your career focus?
Her decision was driven by a desire for a safer, more meaningful lifestyle and a willingness to take a calculated risk after personal hardship, with a focus on planning and finding a path that aligned with long-term happiness rather than chasing a traditional nursing trajectory.

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The show explores what physicians do beyond patient care, featuring guests who blend medicine with entrepreneurship, policy, immigration, and community impact. Episodes often center on cross-border practice, healthcare system comparisons, medical startup ventures, and career pivots that improve clinician lifestyle and patient outcomes. A notable thread is practical guidance for moving geographically for work, building innovative care pathways, and design-thinking in health services. Listeners likely include practicing physicians seeking balance, clinicians exploring new markets, and healthcare professionals considering relocation or new ventures, with a recurring focus on burnout, work-life integration, and making an impact beyond the clini... more

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8. David Spiro

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