In Part 2 and the final episode of this two-part series, Dr. Rob Beck continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Shin, breaking down the process of moving from the United States to Canada as a physician.

Dr. Shin walks through the practical steps he took, including finding a job, verifying his medical credentials, applying for provincial licensing, obtaining CMPA malpractice coverage and a billing number, and navigating work permits and permanent residency.

He also shares practical advice for physicians moving with a family, including spousal work permits, schooling for children, healthcare coverage, background checks, moving household goods, importing a vehicle, and preparing financially for the transition.

If you're a U.S. physician seriously considering practicing in Canada, this episode serves as a practical checklist from someone who recently completed the process himself.

This is Part 2 and the final episode of our two-part series with Dr. Peter Shin.

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In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck speaks with Dr. Peter Shin, an internist who recently moved from Chicago to British Columbia with his wife and four children.

Dr. Shin shares his experiences practicing medicine across the United States and in New Zealand, why he had been considering leaving the U.S. for years, and how changes to Canadian physician licensing helped make the move to British Columbia possible.

They discuss the differences between the U.S., Canadian, and New Zealand healthcare systems, the tradeoffs he has experienced practicing in Canada, and the warm reception his family has received since arriving. Dr. Shin also shares how the move has affected his stress, work-life balance, and life outside of medicine.

This is Part 1 of Dr. Peter Shin’s conversation. In Part 2, he breaks down the immigration and licensing process for healthcare professionals interested in making the move to Canada.

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In the third and final part of this three-part interview, Dr. Rob Beck continues his conversation with Dr. Alona Sukhina, a pediatrician who relocated from Arizona to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Dr. Sukhina shares why she ultimately decided to leave the U.S., the emotional difficulty of making that decision, and why she has no regrets about the move. She also walks through the practical side of relocating, including finding a job, physician licensing, immigration, and resources that can help U.S.-trained doctors interested in practicing in Canada.

They also discuss what life has been like since the move, from working fewer hours and experiencing less stress to Vancouver’s public transportation, community resources, and family-friendly lifestyle.

For physicians seriously considering Canada, this final episode offers both practical guidance and an honest look at what life can be like on the other side of the transition.

This is Part 3 and the final episode featuring Dr. Alona Sukhina.

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