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

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/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/todmaffin.com YouTube:    / @todmaffinvideo   Join Tod's Discord server:   / discord   Podcast Link https://theinterestingmd.podbean.com YouTube Link    / @interestingmd   Website Link https://www.interestingmd.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at [email protected] Email me at [email protected]