The Interesting MD Podcast

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.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at Ideas@interestingmd.com Contact me at Rob@interestingmd.com

The Interesting MD Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Robert Beck, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Robert Beck hosts The Interesting MD Podcast, a health show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #81

  What Americans Are Actually Paying for "Private" Healthcare

  Oct 6, 202631 min

  How much are Americans and Canadians actually paying for healthcare? In this solo episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck breaks down healthcare spending on both sides of the border, looking beyond the usual argument that Canadians pay through taxes while Americans rely on private insurance. Dr. Beck examines taxes, Medicare and Medicaid, employer-sponsored insurance, premiums, deductibles, co-pays, employer contributions, and other costs that often get left out of the conversation. He also compares what healthcare can cost a family in British Columbia versus Washington State and explores research estimating what could happen if the U.S. moved toward a single-payer system. This isn't about pretending either system is perfect. It's about asking a more useful question: When you count every dollar going toward healthcare, what are you actually paying? Podcast Link: The Interesting MD Podcast YouTube Link: The Interesting MD Website Link: https://www.interestingmd.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at Ideas@interestingmd.com Contact me: Email us at Rob@interestingmd.com

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  Episode #80

  Leaving the U.S. Military as a LGBT Family: Cassandra's Story Part II

  Sep 29, 202629 min

  Pay attention. Wake up. This is not the country you were born into. In Part 2 of this two-part interview, Cassandra Marra continues her family's story of speaking out, standing firm, and searching for safety. In this episode: This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. Dr. Rob Beck continues his conversation with Cassandra Marra, whose wife, Dr. Janelle Marra, has served for nearly two decades as a physician in the U.S. Navy. Part 1 covered what happened after Dr. Marra became the subject of a widely circulated social media post, her removal from leadership positions, and the early safety concerns that followed for their family. Part 2 picks up where that conversation left off and looks more closely at the impact these events have had on their family. Cassandra discusses the illegal removal of promotions from service members across the military, the silence of elected officials in Massachusetts and California when contacted for support, and her fear over losing rights that were previously protected, including concerns for the future of gay marriage. She also describes what it felt like for her family to become a target after her wife's story spread online, the toll of threats made against their children, and an emotional account of feeling safe for the first time during a visit to British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Beck shares reflections from his own visit to Dachau and the importance of speaking up rather than staying silent, and Cassandra closes with an update on her wife's promotion and her pride in her wife's decision to speak out despite the cost. This is the final part of a two-part series with Cassandra Marra, if you haven't heard Part 1, start there for the full story. Podcast Link: The Interesting MD Podcast YouTube Link: The Interesting MD Website Link: https://www.interestingmd.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at Ideas@interestingmd.com Contact me: Email us at Rob@interestingmd.com

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  Episode #79

  18 Years in the Navy, Then Everything Changed with Cassandra Marra Part I

  Sep 22, 202627 min

  In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Dr. Rob Beck sits down with Cassandra Marra, whose wife, Dr. Janelle Marra, has served for nearly two decades as a physician in the U.S. Navy. Cassandra shares her family’s account of what happened after her wife became the subject of a widely circulated social media post related to her involvement in transgender healthcare. She describes Dr. Marra’s subsequent removal from leadership positions, the threatening comments that appeared online, and the safety concerns that followed for their family. The conversation also explores Dr. Marra’s career in military medicine and Cassandra’s perspective on what it means to speak up when doing so may carry professional and personal consequences. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Cassandra Marra. Part 2 continues the story and looks more closely at the impact these events have had on their family. Podcast Link: The Interesting MD Podcast YouTube Link: The Interesting MD Website Link: https://www.interestingmd.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at Ideas@interestingmd.com Contact me: Email us at Rob@interestingmd.com

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  Episode #78

  Making the Jump: American Doctor’s Complete Guide to Working in Canada with Dr. Peter Shin Part II

  Sep 15, 202642 min

  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. Podcast Link: The Interesting MD Podcast YouTube Link: The Interesting MD Website Link: https://www.interestingmd.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at Ideas@interestingmd.com Contact me: Email us at Rob@interestingmd.com

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  Episode #77

  Why Dr. Peter Shin Moved His Family and Medical Career from the US to Canada Part I

  Sep 8, 202626 min

  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. Podcast Link: The Interesting MD Podcast YouTube Link: The Interesting MD Website Link: https://www.interestingmd.com/ Have a content suggestion? Email us at Ideas@interestingmd.com Contact me: Email us at Rob@interestingmd.com

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