beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha
beyond MD bridges the gap between medical training and financial literacy.
Led by mid-career Canadian radiologist, Yatin Chadha, beyond MD empowers practicing physicians, medical trainees, and other professionals to build confidence and clarity around money.
Episodes feature interviews with subject experts to help listeners gain knowledge around topics like professional corporations, investing, insurance, pensions, real estate, trusts, and estate planning.
Yatin also frequently interviews his own colleagues to shed light on valuable life and money lessons learned over time.
Tune in to beyond MD (episodes are bi-weekly) to build your financial acumen and live your best life today.
Episodes
104 episodes
Ep #102: Making the most of our biggest investment: how to find more joy and fulfillment with work
There are 2 questions I have become truly fascinated with and aim to answer in this episode:- why do some people truly enjoy their work, while others don't?- how do we go about finding more joy at work?I've spent a lot of t...
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Episode 102
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Ep #101 - Mid-career challenges, lessons from a sabbatical, and the money decisions that made it possible - with Dr. Kieran Nair
Today I welcome my friend and savvy investor, Dr. Kieran Nair.Kieran is a mid-career hospitalist in BC who recently returned from a year long sabbatical in the French Riviera with his family.Today, Kieran opens up about challenges...
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Episode 101
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Ep #100: Making big life and money decisions, learning and growing together - with my wife, Sima Acharya
For episode 100, I bring back my favourite person - my wife, Sima Acharya!Sima is back by popular demand. Today we unpack some of the big decisions we've made together, discussing the factors at play and what we have learned.<...
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Episode 100
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Ep #99 - Comparing Pension Plans for Incorporated Doctors - with Sean Wilson & Navaz Cassam
Today we dive back into pensions for incorporated professionals. On this ride, we compare and contrast 2 good pension options: the individual pension plan (IPP) and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).For today's chat I...
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Episode 99
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Ep #98 - Death and Taxes for Incorporated Professionals in Canada - with Mehul Gandhi, CFP, CLU, TEP
Today I welcome Mehul Gandhi (CFP, TEP, CLU) from Westmount Wealth to discuss death & taxes for incorporated small business owners in Canada.The episode is broken down into 3 parts:- the layers of tax facing ...
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Episode 98
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Episode #97 - Finding purpose, my new course, and my message to new medical trainees and staff
Thank you for joining me on this solo episode where I share my journey (and struggles) en route to finding what truly lifts me up. I'm also thrilled to share my new course (beyond Radiology), which I hope will help my colleagues with their radi...
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Episode 97
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Ep #96 - August update, slow productivity, turning work into play
Hey Friends! I'm a bit delayed in releasing a new episode, so I wanted to provide you with a quick update.The next full episode will be August 14th - I hope to see you there.I hope summer is treating everyone well!Yatin
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Episode 96
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Ep #95 - Building Resilience and a Sustainable Career for the Long Term - with Dr. Mamta Gautam
Today I host Dr. Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, CPE. Mamta is an internationally renowned psychiatrist, consultant, certified coach, author and speaker. Focused on Physician Health and well-being since 1990, she is a trai...
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Ep #94 - A Framework for Finding Purpose & Bringing your Business Ideas to Life - with Farrah Khimji
Today I welcome my friend, Farrah Khimji, to the show.Farrah Khimji is a business strategist, keynote speaker, and the founder of The Wellth Experience — a business coaching platform and community that helps high-achieving ...
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Ep #93 - An Update on Traveling the World by Optimizing Credit Card Rewards with Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski, founder of Rewards MD
Today I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski, founder of Rewards MD to discuss a topic that can benefit each and every one of us......traveling the world by paying less through optimizing credit card rewards.
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Episode 93
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Ep #92: Why Contributing to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a Good Idea - with Jason Yee, CFA
Welcome back to a second episode on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).My guest is Jason Yee, a true CPP ninja. Jason guides us through CPP and its 2019 & 2024 enhancements to outline the key features of the plan & helps us und...
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Episode 92
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Ep #91 - Dissecting Immediate Financing Arrangements (IFAs) with Promod & Jeevan Sharma
Today I welcome Promod Sharma & Jeevan Sharma to the show to discuss the immediate financing arrangement (IFA).Promod (actuary) & Jeevan (CFP) specialize in helping high-net-worth individuals & tackling their un...
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Episode 91
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Ep #90 - Kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life - with Dr. Hasan Merali
Sometimes the answers are right in front of us. My guest today is Dr. Hasan Merali, MD MPH, author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, & Squish the Peas.We both believe kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life. Toda...
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Episode 90
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Ep #89 - The stock market is falling, what should we do? With Dr. Paul Healey
I've been investing for 7 years. When the markets get volatile & uncertainty arises, I find it informative & reassuring to sit down with another savvy mind.Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Paul Healey about questions people have ...
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Episode 89
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Ep #88 - beyond MD book club - The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom
Money is certainly something, but it's not everything.Today I review one of the best books I've read on reaching a rich & balanced life:The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil BloomChapters:- Time W...
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Episode 88
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Ep #87 - The wisest investment: raising money-smart kids, with Robin Taub, CPA
Today's interview features best selling author, Robin Taub. Robin's book is The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for LifeRobin is CPA by training & started he...
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Episode 87
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Ep #86 - Understanding the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) for Incorporated Physicians - with Rachel Arbour
Today we revisit pensions with an exploration of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) for incorporated Ontario physicians.My guest is Rachel Arbour, who is the Head of Plan Benefits, Design and Policy at HOOPP. ...
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Episode 86
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Ep #85 - Creative pursuits, using your knowledge to impact others, & finding fulfillment in medicine, with Dr. Michael Fralick
I'm delighted to welcome back my friend and colleague, Dr. Michael Fralick, MD, PhD.Mike is a creative spirit and has a knack for finding opportunities to positively impact others through his knowledge & expertise.He is a clin...
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Episode 85
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Ep #84 - What happens if I get sued as a physician in Canada? With Dr. Todd Watkins, Associate CEO of the CMPA
This is a big one - what happens when we receive a malpractice claim? Medicine is a challenging field with high stakes. We all know colleagues who have been in this situation.I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Todd Watkins, associate CEO...
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Episode 84
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Ep #83: What factors impact returns when investing in real estate development? - with Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities
Today I welcome back Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities.The focus today is to understand the variables impacting the margins (& expected returns) on investments in real estate development.Discussion points:
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Episode 83
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Ep #82 - 11 Powerful Productivity Hacks for 2025 and Beyond
I've become fascinated with productivity over the last 2 years because it's another tool in our kit to effectively increase the time we have in our lives, so that we can live life on our own terms.I share my experiences over the years &...
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Episode 82
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Ep #81 - Forever episode: Traveling the World Affordably by Optimizing Credit Card Points with Ricky Zhang
Hey gang - this is a re-release of one of the most popular episodes ever. Not out of laziness, but because several listeners have reached out to ask about which credit cards will allow them to elevate their travel game.There's n...
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Episode 81
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Ep #80: The Relevance & True Cost of CPP (Canada Pension Plan) for Small Business Owners - with Aravind Sithamparapillai
Today I welcome Aravind Sithamparapillai (MBA), who is an associate at Ironwood Wealth Management. Aravind is becoming known as a tax ninja - he breaks down complex topics nicely for listeners of all levels.While the focus of this episo...
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Episode 80
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Ep #79 - Embracing New Opportunities, Taking Risks, & Maximizing Impact with Dr. Neel Chadha - beyond MD Physician Journeys
Today I'm thrilled to host Dr. Neel Chadha. Neel is a family physician who made the bold decision to go all in on developing retirement residences for seniors.This is a story of embracing new opportunities, taking calculated risk...
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Episode 79
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Ep #78 - Real Estate: Converting Equity to Cashflow Though Toronto Multifamily Investing with Matthew Lee & Ming Lim (Volition Properties)
The idea for today's pod was born after a riveting conversation on a flight to Florida. I'm happy to host Matthew Lee & Ming Lim from Volition Properties to learn how they've built wealth through investing in multifamily properties i...
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