What’s it like to move your medical career to Ontario, Canada? In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with David Gravelle and Melanie Delion, healthcare recruiters and leaders in the Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (OPRA), about what it takes to relocate, get licensed, and thrive in Canada’s healthcare system.

They discuss the realities of rural and community medicine, the benefits of working as an independent physician, and what makes Canadian healthcare different from the U.S. model. You’ll also hear about the support systems available to help with immigration, housing, and community integration for doctors and their families.

An essential listen for any physician, Canadian or international, curious about building a career and life in Ontario.

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In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Brooke Shekter, managing partner at Lloyd Schekter Health Law, about what every Canadian physician should know about legal risk, college complaints, and professional discipline.

Brooke explains how the Canadian system differs from the U.S., what to do when you receive a complaint, and how to protect yourself through documentation, boundaries, and awareness. She also discusses the emotional toll of legal challenges and why early legal advice can make all the difference.

A must-listen for Canadian doctors and U.S. physicians transitioning to Canada, this episode offers practical legal insight and reassurance that fairness and support systems do exist.

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In this powerful conversation, The Interesting MD Podcast host Dr. Rob Beck interviews Dr. Debra Houry, former Acting Director and Chief Medical Officer of the CDC, about the turmoil and transformation happening inside America’s top public health agency.

Dr. Houry describes how funding cuts, political influence, and misinformation have disrupted critical programs, from vaccine safety to violence prevention, and how the CDC shooting tragedy left lasting trauma among its staff. She also shares her perspective on maintaining scientific integrity in an increasingly politicized environment, and why she ultimately chose to step away from her leadership role.

This episode offers an insider’s view into the state of U.S. public health, and a call to action for doctors and citizens alike to defend science, truth, and trust in the institutions that protect us all.

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