What US Doctors Should Know About Moving to British Columbia with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin скачать в хорошем качестве

What US Doctors Should Know About Moving to British Columbia with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin

What’s it like to practice family medicine in British Columbia, and why are so many U.S. physicians looking north? 🇨🇦 In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, host Rob Beck talks with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, a family physician and clinic co-owner in West Vancouver, about her remarkable journey from Iran to Sweden to Canada, and her passion for equitable, patient-centered care. Dr. Zeineddin explains how BC’s new Longitudinal Family Practice (LFP) payment model is reshaping the work of family doctors, paying for time, patient complexity, and indirect work like admin, while helping to reduce burnout and improve patient outcomes. She also shares candid insights about being a woman in medicine, running a clinic, and balancing leadership with family life. If you’re a U.S.-trained physician considering a move to Canada, this episode is packed with practical advice about licensing, immigration, and what to expect when practicing in BC. Honest, hopeful, and inspiring, this conversation shows how meaningful reform and community values can create real change in medicine. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 03:49 Journey from Iran to Medicine 06:46 Canadian Medical Residency Pathway 12:09 Life and Career: St. Paul's Hospital Experience 15:11 BC Family Doctor Payment Reform 17:26 Fee-For-Service Healthcare Struggles 19:55 Family Doctors' Pay Inequity 23:40 Healthcare Compensation Differences 28:52 Streamlined U.S. Physician Relocation 30:38 Self-Referral to Primary Care 33:22 Primary Care vs. Specialist Roles 37:15 Specialist Billing Confusion Explained 39:41 Managing Time Off and Income Balance 45:27 Consider Canada for Balanced Living 47:43 "Engage with InterestingMD Podcast" 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]