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 https://theinterestingmd.podbean.com YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup3ppynBN25QCg99gf_tiw Website Link https://www.interestingmd.c ...
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Key Differences in Health Law for Physicians Moving from the US to Canada with Brooke Shekter
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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 complain…
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How CDC Cuts and Political Ideology Are Threatening Public Health with Debra Houry
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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 cr…
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CDC Under Fire: Dr. Daskalakis Reveals Trauma and the Fight for Public Health Part 2
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In this gripping episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, former CDC leader and infectious disease expert, about the deepening crisis inside America’s public health institutions. Dr. Daskalakis recounts the CDC shooting tragedy that left Officer David Rose dead and staff traumatized, while exposing how …
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When Science and Politics Collide: Inside Dr. Daskalakis’ Historic CDC Departure Part 1
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In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, infectious disease physician and former CDC leader, about his decision to resign amid growing concerns over the agency’s politicization and loss of scientific independence. Dr. Daskalakis describes troubling internal changes at the CDC, from abrupt vaccin…
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Doctors Facing Political Violence and Unrest in the US with Author Stephen Marche Part 2
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In the final episode of this two-part series, host Dr. Rob Beck continues his thought-provoking conversation with Stephen Marche, author of The Next Civil War and The Last Election. They explore how political violence, institutional decay, and societal polarization in the United States are beginning to impact physicians and healthcare professionals…
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Rising Violence and the Shifting Fate of American Democracy with Author Stephen Marche Part 1
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In this powerful episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Stephen Marche, author of The Next Civil War and The Last Election, about America’s growing political and social fractures. They dive into Marche’s research on political violence, institutional decay, and the global warning signs that mirror past societal collapses. Fro…
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How Belvedere Became Italy’s Ultimate Escape for Active Travelers with Marina Pasquini
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From small family business to world-class destination, Marina Pasquini has redefined hospitality in Riccione, Italy. I n this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck visits the Hotel Belvedere to talk with Marina about her journey from taking over the hotel at age 19 to building a one-of-a-kind haven for cyclists, families, and wellness…
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How the System Breaks Doctors Before They Even Start with Andrew Paulson
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Student loan debt is one of the biggest sources of burnout among doctors, and it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Andrew Paulson, co-founder of studentloanadvice.com, about navigating repayment, forgiveness, and new legislative changes affecting medical professionals. They unpack the emotion…
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Burnout, Preventive Health, and the Birth of Zili Care with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin
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Preventative health isn’t optional, it’s essential. In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, host Dr. Rob Beck talks with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, family physician and founder of Zili Care, about her mission to close the gaps in mainstream medicine by focusing on holistic, proactive wellness. They explore the CARE Formula, a framework for calmin…
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Behind the Scenes: Doctors Who Make Medical TV Shows Realistic with Dr. Oren Gottfried
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What do neurosurgery and Hollywood have in common? For Dr. Oren Gottfried, quite a lot. In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, host Dr. Rob Beck sits down with the Duke neurosurgeon who’s consulted on more than 70 medical dramas, including The Good Doctor and Chicago Med. They explore how Dr. Gottfried helps writers shape stories, reviews s…
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Moving to Ontario as a U.S. Physician: What You Need to Know with Samantha Tulipano
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Good news for U.S. doctors: Ontario has made it much easier to practice medicine across the border. In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, host Dr. Rob Beck talks with Samantha Tulipano from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) about the updated registration policies. Samantha breaks down: The removal of old supervision …
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Why U.S. Medical Education Needs a Rethink with Dr. Laurel Fick
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After 15 years in academic medicine, Dr. Laurel Fick walked away, burned out and disillusioned with corporate healthcare. Today, she runs Niche Medical, a micro practice in Indianapolis where she provides prevention-focused, highly personalized care, on her own terms. In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, host Dr. Rob Beck talks with Dr. F…
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What US Doctors Should Know About Moving to British Columbia with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin
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Family medicine in British Columbia is changing—and it could be the opportunity many U.S. physicians are looking for. In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, host Rob Beck speaks with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, a West Vancouver family physician and clinic co-owner, about her path into medicine and the transformation happening in BC healthcare. Th…
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Expanding Access to Care Through Telemedicine with David Guidry
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From med school rugby matches to leading telemedicine innovation, Dr. David Guidry has seen it all. In this episode of the Interesting MD Podcast, he joins host Rob Beck to explore the rise of tele-ICU care and how Intermountain Health has pioneered critical care delivery to rural hospitals. Dr. Guidry explains how telemedicine boosts local provide…
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From Clinic to T100: A Doctor’s Deep Dive into Elite Endurance with Mallory Pullman
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Emergency doc. Elite triathlete. Bike-course crusher. Dr. Mallory Pullman wears a lot of hats, and in this episode of the Interesting MD Podcast, she joins Rob Beck to recap their experience racing the T100 Triathlon in Vancouver. They explore how the T100 series is changing the game for triathlon, offering better media coverage, pro-level competit…
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How This Doctor Escaped Trauma And Found Hope in Canada (Ft. Dr. Olga Decker)
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Feeling burned out in the U.S. medical system? Dr. Olga Decker was too, until she made the leap to British Columbia. In this episode of the Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Decker shares her powerful story: from immigrating from Ukraine to practicing medicine during Hurricane Katrina, to finally finding peace and purpose as a physician in Kamloops, BC. …
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A Rural MD’s Brutally Honest Advice to Every Burned-Out Doctor (Ft. Dr. Peter Crane)
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From small-town roots to full-circle service, Dr. Peter Crane shares how he returned to practice medicine in the same Idaho community where he was born. In this heartfelt episode, Rob Beck and Dr. Crane talk rural healthcare, burnout, medical missions in Uganda, and how a rare tumor diagnosis transformed his perspective. Now the host of Doctors Mak…
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What U.S. Doctors Must Know About Practicing in Canada (Ft. Tod Maffin)
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Thinking about moving your medical career to Canada? Rob Beck did it—and in this episode, he shares exactly how. Joined by Todd Maffin, Canada’s unofficial hype man, Rob unpacks what it’s really like to leave the U.S. healthcare system and start fresh in British Columbia. They cover licensing, job hunting, cultural shifts, and the perks of Canadian…
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What Medicine Still Gets Wrong About Women Physicians (Ft. Dr. Erica Howe)
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Dr. Erica Howe knows what burnout feels like, and she’s on a mission to help other women physicians avoid it. In this episode of Interesting MD, Rob Beck sits down with the founder of the Women Physicians Wellness Conference to talk about career pivots, entrepreneurship, and why community matters more than ever. They dive into Dr. Howe’s journey fr…
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A Doctor’s Hidden Addiction and the Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything (Ft. The Burnout Doc- Dr. Brett Cordes)
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Burnout isn’t always obvious—sometimes it’s quiet, gradual, and devastating. Dr. Brett Cordes, otolaryngologist and founder of The Burnout Doc, joins host Dr. Rob Beck to share his journey through physician burnout, opiate addiction, and recovery. In this raw, powerful conversation, Dr. Cordes reflects on the early warning signs of burnout, how his…
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Life Lessons From a Cruise Deck: A Pediatrician’s Journey (Ft. Dr. Krystal Sodaitis)
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From Carnival to the Four Seasons: what’s the real difference in cruise lines—and is luxury cruising actually worth it? Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, board-certified pediatrician and host of the Luxury Cruising podcast, joins Dr. Rob Beck on The Interesting MD to break it all down. They cover everything from cruise affordability and convenience to the VIP …
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Doctor, Explorer, Pilot… NASA Consultant?! (Ft. Dr. Howard Donner)
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What do mountain rescue, space medicine, and filmmaking have in common? Dr. Howard Donner. In this episode of The Interesting MD, host Dr. Rob Beck talks with the high-altitude physician, pilot, and NASA consultant about his extraordinary path through wilderness medicine and beyond. Dr. Donner shares how his love for adventure shaped his career, fr…
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The Truth About Physician Entrepreneurship with Dad, Doctor and Entrepreneur (Ft. Dr. Mark Royer)
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In this episode of The Interesting MD, host Dr. Rob Beck chats with Dr. Mark Royer, ENT surgeon, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Specialty Locums. Dr. Royer shares how he and his wife (also an ENT) built a thriving private practice and launched two businesses while raising a family and chasing outdoor adventures. They dive into the value of MBAs fo…
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How Dr. Patrick Ryan Found Freedom in the Skies (Ft. Dr. Patrick Ryan)
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What do surgery and helicopter flying have in common? More than you think. 🛠️🚁 In this episode of The Interesting MD, Dr. Rob Beck catches up with Dr. Patrick Ryan, a surgeon and helicopter pilot, to explore how aviation became his passion—and how it helps him stay grounded (emotionally) while lifting off (literally). Dr. Ryan walks listeners throu…
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BC’s Health Minister on Why Canada Wants U.S. Doctors (Ft. Josie Osborne - BC Health Minister)
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Thinking about practicing medicine in Canada? 🇨🇦 In this episode of The Interesting MD, Dr. Rob Beck talks with B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne about the province’s new initiative to recruit U.S.-trained physicians, especially those certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Osborne explains how B.C. is reducing licensing barriers, …
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US vs Canada: A Doctor Compares working in Universal Healthcare, Pay & Lifestyle (Ft. Dr. P. Hertz)
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Thinking about making the move to Canada? 🍁 In this episode of The Interesting MD, host Rob Beck talks with Dr. Paul Hertz about practicing medicine under Canada's universal healthcare system and how it compares to life as a doctor in the U.S. They discuss differences in pay, work-life balance, billing, and why British Columbia is an attractive des…
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This Doctor Trains for Underwater Emergencies—at 250 Feet Deep (Ft. Dr. Mark James)
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Dr. Mark James trains for emergencies—underwater at 250 feet deep. In this fascinating episode of The Interesting MD, he joins host Dr. Rob Beck to share his passion for technical diving and how it overlaps with his career in anesthesiology and intensive care. From cold-water dives in British Columbia to cave and wreck diving around the world, Dr. …
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The Hidden Burden of Women Doctors (Ft. Dr. Marcia Glass)
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In this important episode of The Interesting MD, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Dr. Marcia Glass about the unseen struggles faced by women and minorities in medicine. They discuss imposter syndrome, bias in healthcare, and the added pressures women doctors face when juggling career and family. Dr. Glass shares powerful personal stories and highlights the …
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Starting your own practice (Ft. Dr. Patrick Ryan)
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What does it take to go solo in medicine? Dr. Patrick Ryan, a vascular surgeon, joins The Interesting MD to talk about his journey from a large surgical group to launching his own private practice. He and Dr. Rob Beck break down the business side of medicine, covering everything from setting up an office and managing finances to navigating insuranc…
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Work-Life Balance Through Triathlons and Medicine (Ft. Dr. Mallory Pullman)
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How can triathlons help doctors manage stress? In this episode of The Interesting MD, Dr. Mallory Pullman joins Dr. Rob Beck to talk about how endurance sports provide an escape from the pressures of emergency medicine. She shares her journey from rowing to triathlons, the challenges of training while working full-time, and tips for physicians look…
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How to Work Overseas as a Doctor (Ft. Dr. Marcia Glass)
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What’s it like to be a doctor in a war zone or disaster-stricken area? Dr. Marcia Glass joins The Interesting MD to share her experiences working with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in places like Haiti, Liberia, and the DRC. She and Dr. Rob Beck dive into the challenges of international medicine, the importance of adaptability, and how doctors can …
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From Investment Banking to Healthcare CEO (Ft. Travis Messina)
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What does it take to build a healthcare startup? Travis Messina went from investment banking to founding Contessa Health and now leads Regent Surgical. In this episode of The Interesting MD, he chats with Dr. Rob Beck about launching a business, securing funding, and why doctors shouldn’t go solo in the startup world. If you’re curious about steppi…
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Becoming a Pilot As a Physician (Ft. Dr. Jeff Kerrie)
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Medicine by day, flying by… whenever he can. Dr. Jeff Kerrie joins The Interesting MD to share how he became both a physician and a licensed pilot. He and Dr. Rob Beck dive into what it takes to get a pilot’s license, the cost, the training, and why flying is the ultimate escape from the pressures of medicine. From mountain flights to aviation medi…
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How Doctors Can Lead: A Beginner’s Guide (Ft. Matthew Beuter)
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How do you go from treating patients to leading a hospital? Dr. Matthew Beuter, a former internist turned Chief Medical Officer, joins The Interesting MD to share how he made the leap into medical leadership. He and Dr. Rob Beck talk about climbing the ranks, whether an MBA is worth it, and how reducing admin overload can help prevent burnout. If y…
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How a Primary Care Doctor Becomes President of American Diabetes Association (Ft. Dr. John Anderson)
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Ever wondered how a primary care doc ends up running the American Diabetes Association? Dr. John Anderson did just that. In this episode of The Interesting MD, he chats with Dr. Rob Beck about how getting involved in volunteer work, advisory boards, and industry collaborations helped shape his career. They break down why stepping outside clinic lif…
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Welcome to the Interesting MD Podcast with Dr. Robert Beck (ft. The Backtable Podcast)
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Welcome to The Interesting MD! In this pilot episode, host Dr. Rob Beck reconnects with his med school buddies, Dr. Aaron Fritts and Dr. Gopi Shah, to talk about why this podcast exists—because life as a doctor isn’t just about patient care. They dive into Rob’s journey from internal medicine to a fresh start in Victoria, the power of podcasts, and…
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