

beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha
Yatin Chadha
Financial literacy is not emphasized enough for professionals during training, leaving many unprepared as they begin their careers. The topics covered in beyond MD apply to all professionals, including medical students/residents and practicing physicians. This podcast is led by radiologist Dr. Yatin Chadha and guided by expert analysis. Each episode, Yatin interviews accountants, lawyers, brokers, and advisors to heighten awareness on important topics, such as professional corporations, holding companies, trusts, estate planning, insurance policies, mortgages, real estate, and investing. It's time to take your financial knowledge base to the next level so you can get ahead outside of the workplace. Please send questions and topics of interest to beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com
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Aug 28, 2025 • 51min
Ep #98 - Death and Taxes for Incorporated Professionals in Canada - with Mehul Gandhi, CFP, CLU, TEP
Mehul Gandhi, a Certified Financial Planner and Trust and Estate Practitioner at Westmount Wealth, shares invaluable insights tailored for incorporated small business owners in Canada. He discusses the intricate layers of tax that estates face upon death, emphasizing the importance of proactive strategies like estate freezes and loss carrybacks. Mehul highlights the necessity of keeping wills updated and explores insurance options to tackle illiquidity challenges. His engaging anecdotes illuminate how effective planning can significantly reduce tax burdens and ensure smooth wealth transitions.

Aug 14, 2025 • 24min
Episode #97 - Finding purpose, my new course, and my message to new medical trainees and staff
Join a reflective journey of self-discovery as the host shares personal struggles and the pursuit of fulfillment beyond traditional work demands. Explore insights from their five-year radiology adventure, including the creation of a new course designed to deepen expertise. The discussion touches on meaningful connections in medicine and offers valuable advice for navigating career paths, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and self-reflection for new trainees and staff.

Aug 8, 2025 • 4min
Ep #96 - August update, slow productivity, turning work into play
This week delves into the concept of 'Slow Productivity,' encouraging a sustainable work pace that prioritizes curiosity over hustle. The speaker shares insights on balancing work and play, transforming daily tasks into enjoyable experiences. An exciting new radiology education course is in the works, blending learning with fun. Listeners can look forward to a fresh update on the podcasting schedule, as well as tips on making work feel less like a chore and more like an engaging adventure.

Jul 17, 2025 • 54min
Ep #95 - Building Resilience and a Sustainable Career for the Long Term - with Dr. Mamta Gautam
Dr. Mamta Gautam, known as "The Doctor’s Doctor," is a leading psychiatrist and author specializing in physician well-being since 1990. In this engaging discussion, she shares her captivating career journey and the importance of pursuing growth at work. Key signs of burnout are explored, along with preventative measures and the role of financial literacy in combating stress. Mamta introduces the "5 C's" for building resilience and emphasizes self-care as essential for a sustainable career, encouraging listeners to prioritize their mental health.

Jul 3, 2025 • 58min
Ep #94 - A Framework for Finding Purpose & Bringing your Business Ideas to Life - with Farrah Khimji
Farrah Khimji, a business strategist and founder of The Wellth Experience, empowers high-achieving women to build purpose-driven businesses. She shares her journey from corporate constraints to entrepreneurial freedom, highlighting the struggle against imposter syndrome. The conversation delves into her unique 'flow framework,' designed to help individuals align passions with business ideas. Farrah discusses the importance of community support and offers strategies for monetizing ideas while encouraging listeners to trust their vision and take action.

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
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.You will want to listen to the end. Key links are at the bottom.Discussion Points:- introduction (2:18)- Rewards MD & how it's different (5:44)- what makes a good keeper credit card? (7:55)- a summary of the various ecosystems (10:18)- Amex platinum: worth it? (13:48)- A framework for accumulating points (16:53)- sign up bonuses (23:12)- cards for sustainable point earning in Canada (27:27)- Visa infinite vs. privilege - key considerations (30:50)- aeroplan e-store optimization (33:38)- Aeorplan status - why is this significant? (37:55)- Paying taxes with credit cards (40:20)- Amex business gold benefits (44:16)- Risks of audits? (46:25)- Chexy - pay taxes, rent, utilities (48:41)- How to handle lump sum expenses (51:00)- Approach to redeeming points (53:06)- Building the ideal credit card wallet (57:45)- Closing thoughts (59:50)Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski: www.rewardsmd.ca consultations PointsYeahhttp://chexy.co/rewardsmdsmallbusiness@chexy.co Dr. Yatin Chadhabeyondmdpodcast@gmail.com LinkedIn: Yatin ChadhaAmex referral link: https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/business-platinum?ref=yATINC4uFw&XLINK=MYCP

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Jun 5, 2025 • 33min
Ep #92: Why Contributing to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a Good Idea - with Jason Yee, CFA
In this discussion, Jason Yee, an engineer and financial analyst passionate about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), reveals why contributing to CPP is crucial. He delves into the enhancements made in 2019 and 2024, explaining how they benefit future retirees. Jason addresses common misconceptions, shares insights on timing contributions, and what factors influence your CPP benefits. He also highlights how small business owners can strategically use CPP for retirement planning, making a compelling case for its importance in ensuring financial security.

May 15, 2025 • 58min
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 unique situations beyond basic insurance coverage. Discussion Points:What is an IFA? (2:17)Whole life (WL) vs Universal life (UL) - which is more suitable for an IFA? (3:41)What is the cash surrender value (CSW)? (7:35)How can policies be structured to allow for IFAs...Important (9:30)Who could benefit from an IFA? (16:55)IFA mechanism: - policy as collateral (23:23)- how large can the loan be? (24:42)- lenders (26:32)- personal vs corporate loans (27:57)- loan rates (30:58)- guarantee fees (31:35)Does IFA impact policy growth? (33:34)Using policy as collateral vs directly borrowing from the policy (34:20)How are IFAs tax efficient? (36:34)Loophole? (42:34)Fees (44:55)Ways to pay off the loan (45:44)Permanent life & IFA checklist - Important (46:25)When not to pursue an IFA (50:56)IFA risks (53:09)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode features Arya EHR - https://www.aryaehr.com/**I endorse only products/services I personally use or would use. Any income generated offsets the costs of running this podcastPromod Sharma & Jeevan Sharma:https://taxevity.com/ps@taxevity.comjs@taxevity.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/promod/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeevanksharma/Yatin Chadha:Email: beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha

May 1, 2025 • 47min
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. Today, Hasan provides stories & evidence from the science of toddlers to back this up. He also discusses how we can incorporate certain practices into our day-to-day routines.Discussion Points:Hasan's introduction (2:40)Benefits of training in different places (4:10)How Hasan became fascinated with the science of toddlers (5:45)The difference between a toddler & adult brain (7:50)Toddler lesson #1: bedtime routines (9:35)Toddler lesson #2: giving (13:05)Toddler lesson #3: laughter (16:30)Toddler lesson #4: positive self talk (22:34)Toddler lesson #5: play (25:10)Hasan's book & the book writing process (26:35)Hasan's TEDx talk experience (35:30)How Hasan finds more purpose in his work (38:18)Goal setting & 5 year plans (42:30)Hasan Merali:Book: https://hasanmerali.com/book/ Website: https://hasanmerali.com/TEDx Talk. The best life lessons from toddlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6l97BixokcX: https://twitter.com/Hasan_MeraliLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-merali/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HasanMeraliMD/Popular Science Article: For better sleep, borrow the bedtime routine of a toddler: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-sleep-better/TEDx talk by Angela Duckworth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8Yatin Chadha:Email: beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha

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Apr 17, 2025 • 35min
Ep #89 - The stock market is falling, what should we do? With Dr. Paul Healey
In this discussion, Dr. Paul Healey, co-founder of Physician Financial Independence and seasoned investor, shares insights gained from over a decade of investment experience. He tackles crucial questions on managing emotions during market downturns and the value of regular investing versus buying dips. Paul reflects on his 2008 experiences, advocates for cash cushions, and highlights the ease of all-in-one ETFs for beginners. He emphasizes the importance of time and compounding for achieving future financial freedom, urging patience amid market volatility.