The Interesting MD Podcast What US Doctors Should Know About Moving to British Columbia with Dr. Maryam Zeineddin
Aug 19, 2025
Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, an Iranian-Canadian family physician and clinic co-owner in West Vancouver, shares her journey and insights into British Columbia's changing landscape for family medicine. She discusses the innovative Longitudinal Family Practice model and its impact on work-life balance and physician burnout. Dr. Zeineddin offers valuable advice for U.S. doctors considering relocating, highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and cultural adjustments they may face in Canada. Her inspiring story emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability in healthcare.
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From Iran To BC Family Medicine
- Maryam Zeineddin moved from Iran to Sweden then Canada and trained at UBC before practicing family medicine for 20 years.
- She used global volunteer work and varied clinical electives to shape her broad primary-care skillset.
From Solo Pickup To Multi-Doctor Clinic
- Maryam took over a solo family practice the day she finished residency and later co-owns a clinic serving roughly 10–15k patients.
- She transitioned from solo practice to a multi-physician clinic with shared overhead and staff.
System Change Increased Physician Supply
- BC had about one million people without a family doctor until a payment-model reform two years ago.
- The new model triggered an influx of physicians back into longitudinal family practice.