

beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha
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.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 14min
Ep #106 - Real Estate Investing: the good, the bad, and the ugly (passive investments)
Welcome to part 2 of my real estate investing journey where I cover all of my passive real estate investments.Contents:- MIC - Mortgage Investment Corporation (0:40)- Private equity residential real estate development (4:02)- Public REIT - Sienna Senior Living (8:00)Links:website: https://www.beyondmd.ca/email: yatin@beyondmd.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatin-chadha/Radiology Courses for Clinicians:https://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/ct-head-interpretation-coursehttps://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/master-ct-head-interpretation-courseAmerican express referral link (for all Amex cards):https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/business-platinum?ref=yATINC4uFw&XLINK=MYCP

Dec 4, 2025 • 20min
Ep #105: Real Estate Investing - the good, the bad, and the ugly - Part 1 (Active Investments)
Welcome to my deep dive into every real estate investment I have ever made.There's good, bad, and down right ugly!Part 1 (this episode), focuses on my more active investments - rental properties.Discussion points:- why I decided to invest in real estate (1:00)- sources of return in rental property investing (2:50)- condo #1 (4:40)- condo #2 (7:18)- multifamily (9:35)- learnings from RE investing (16:20)Links:website: https://www.beyondmd.ca/email: yatin@beyondmd.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatin-chadha/Radiology Courses for Clinicians:https://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/ct-head-interpretation-coursehttps://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/master-ct-head-interpretation-courseAmerican express referral link (for all Amex cards):https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/business-platinum?ref=yATINC4uFw&XLINK=MYCP

Nov 20, 2025 • 47min
Episode #104: Solving pain points in medicine through entrepreneurship - with Dr. Kyle Fortinsky
Dr. Kyle Fortinsky, a gastroenterologist and co-founder of Clever Consult, shares insights on streamlining medical documentation through AI. He discusses the origins of his platform, which automates specialist pre-charting, ultimately saving hours for physicians. Dr. Fortinsky reflects on balancing entrepreneurial ventures with clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of user feedback and iterative development. He also shares valuable advice for budding clinician-entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for a strong support team and careful timing.

Nov 6, 2025 • 51min
Ep #103: Smart Moves For Your Next Mortgage Renewal - with Elan Weintraub
Renewing a mortgage is more than just re-signing with your existing lender. Today I sit down with Elan Weintraub to discuss everything related to mortgages and renewals. Treat it like a financial checkpoint that aligns with your career, family plans, and cash flow, not just a headline rate. We dig into the real levers you control, and uncover key questions you should ask:Why is a 30 year amortization often a good idea?Considerations for paying down the mortgage fasterWhy every 4% rate isn't the same (interest can compound too)What do I need to know about adjustable vs variable rate mortgages?What are the range of prepayment options?Are tax strategies real or overhyped?What are the pros and cons of mortgage laddering?If you’ve got a renewal coming up or want to future-proof your financing, this is a concise masterclass on what actually moves the needle. If this helped you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague who’s staring at a renewal letter right now.Arya EHR: https://www.aryaehr.com/Elan Weintraub:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elan-weintraub-9683702/https://mortgageoutlet.ca/Yatin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatin-chadha/Radiology Courses for Clinicians:https://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/ct-head-interpretation-coursehttps://beyondradiology.thinkific.com/courses/master-ct-head-interpretation-courseAmerican express referral link (for all Amex cards):https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/business-platinum?ref=yATINC4uFw&XLINK=MYCP

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Oct 23, 2025 • 26min
Ep #102: Making the most of our biggest investment: how to find more joy and fulfillment with work
Discover why some professionals thrive at work while others struggle. Engaging discussions reveal how social connections, focusing on processes, and embracing playfulness can enhance joy in daily tasks. Learn practical strategies, like gamifying work and setting boundaries, to regain control and spark fulfillment. Continuous growth through mentorship and new skills is highlighted as key to sustaining satisfaction. Reflect on what truly drives passion in your career and find actionable insights you can implement today.

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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep #101 - Mid-career challenges, lessons from a sabbatical, and the money decisions that made it possible - with Dr. Kieran Nair
Dr. Kieran Nair, a mid-career hospitalist from BC and author of the Financially Free MD blog, shares insights from his transformative family sabbatical in the French Riviera. He discusses recognizing burnout and realigning life's priorities around family and health. Kieran offers practical advice for being present and highlights the importance of financial education in achieving life flexibility. Listeners will appreciate his take on investing strategies and how he navigated budgeting decisions to make his dream year abroad possible.

Sep 25, 2025 • 55min
Ep #100: Making big life and money decisions, learning and growing together - with my wife, Sima Acharya
In this engaging discussion, Sima Acharya, a business professional and former product lead at Ezra, joins her husband to share insights on pivotal life decisions they've made together. They discuss the joys of early travel adventures, balancing home renovations with delayed satisfaction, and the importance of raising kids with curiosity. Sima elaborates on their investment philosophy, highlighting their approach to family goals and financial decisions, all while keeping life’s experiences a priority.

Sep 11, 2025 • 52min
Ep #99 - Comparing Pension Plans for Incorporated Doctors - with Sean Wilson & Navaz Cassam
In this engaging discussion, Sean Wilson, a Certified Financial Planner and founder of Moraine Wealth Advisory, teams up with Navaz Cassam, President and Chief Actuary of GBL Inc. They dissect the complexities of pension plans for incorporated doctors, focusing on the Individual Pension Plan (IPP) and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Topics include the advantages of tax-deferred funding, the impact of defined benefit formulas, and the flexibility of IPPs. Listeners gain valuable insights into maximizing retirement benefits and making informed financial decisions.

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.


