Family Doctor Life Winnipeg

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Family Doctor Life Winnipeg is hosted by Dr. Abdalla Ahmed, a UK-trained family doctor now practicing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This podcast shares honest, real-world conversations about medicine, family practice, and building a healthcare career in Canada. With a special focus on helping UK-trained doctors navigate their own journey — from licensing and immigration to relocating and settling into practice in Manitoba — Dr. Ahmed draws on his own experience moving across the Atlantic to help others avoid the pitfalls and find their footing faster. Whether you're a UK doctor considering the move, a colleague curious about clinic life in Canada, or a patient wanting to understand your family doctor a little better, this show offers practical insight, honest reflection, and real talk from the clinic floor and beyond.

Episodes

  1. Sep 2

    GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg | Ep. 5 – Licensing Made Simple: No PRA Needed for UK GPs

    Do UK GPs really need to go through Canada's Practice Ready Assessment? In Episode 5 of "GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg, Manitoba," Dr. Abdalla Ahmed breaks down exactly how licensing works for UK-trained family doctors relocating to Manitoba. This episode covers: - Why UK GPs skip the Practice Ready Assessment entirely - Step 1: Credential verification through physiciansapply.ca - Verifying your degree, CCT, and MRCGP - Step 2: Getting your Letter of Eligibility from the CFPC - Step 3: Registering with CPSM - Proof of your right to work in Canada - A realistic timeline for the full process If you're a UK GP considering relocating to Manitoba, this episode will help you understand exactly what the licensing pathway actually looks like, step by step. for more information and to get in touch, please visit us on: https://familydoctorlifewinnipeg.ca   #GPRelocation #UKGP #FamilyMedicine #Winnipeg #Manitoba #DoctorsInCanada #MedicalCareers #familydoctor #CPSM #CFPC

  2. Aug 25

    GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg | Ep. 4 – GP Pay, Practice Models & No On-Cal

    What does working as a family doctor in Winnipeg actually look like? In Episode 4 of “GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg, Manitoba,” Dr. Abdalla Ahmed explains the real practice models and job opportunities available to GPs in Winnipeg. This episode covers: • How the fee-for-service model works • Employed and associate GP positions • Guaranteed-income options while building a patient panel • Walk-in, longitudinal and hybrid practice models • Clinics offering no on-call structures • Opportunities to develop special clinical interests • Physician demand across Manitoba • Choosing a practice model that fits your lifestyle If you’re a UK GP considering relocating to Manitoba, this episode will help you understand what your working life could genuinely look like.  #GPRelocation #UKGP #FamilyMedicine #Winnipeg #Manitoba #DoctorsInCanada #MedicalCareers #familydoctor https://familydoctorlifewinnipeg.ca

  3. Aug 25

    GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg | Episode 3 - Why Winnipeg

    Thinking about relocating from the UK to Canada as a GP? In Episode 3 of our GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg, Manitoba series, Dr. Ahmed takes you inside what it’s actually like to live in Winnipeg. Winnipeg is home to more than 750,000 people and offers the amenities of a major Canadian city without the overwhelming size and high cost of cities like Toronto or Vancouver. In this episode, we explore: ✈️ Winnipeg’s international airport and connections 🏥 Hospitals and the local healthcare system 🏙️ Downtown Winnipeg and city life 🎓 Universities and education 🎭 Arts, culture, museums and entertainment 🌳 The Forks and Winnipeg’s outdoor spaces 🏡 Lifestyle and affordability ❄️ What to expect from Winnipeg winters 👨‍⚕️ Why Winnipeg can be a great place for UK GPs and their families This is Episode 3 of our series covering the journey from working as a GP in the UK to building a new professional and personal life in Winnipeg, Manitoba. #UKGP #GPRelocation #Winnipeg #Manitoba #CanadaDoctors #FamilyPhysician #DoctorsInCanada #MoveToCanada #WinnipegLife #healthcarecanada

  4. Aug 25

    GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg | Episode 2 - Why Manitoba

    In Episode 1, we looked at why so many UK GPs are considering Canada. In Episode 2, we get more specific: why choose Manitoba? I’m Dr. Abdalla Ahmed, a family physician based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this series, GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg, Manitoba, I’m walking UK GPs through the relocation journey — from considering the move to eventually starting work and building a life here. In this episode, I talk about what makes Manitoba worth considering, starting with one of the biggest factors: cost of living and housing. Compared with provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia, Manitoba can offer a very different balance between income, housing costs, space and lifestyle. If you’re a UK GP thinking about moving to Canada, this series is designed to give you a practical, first-hand perspective on what the move involves.

  5. Aug 23

    GP Relocation: UK to Winnipeg | Episode 1 - Why do GPs (family doctors) leave the UK

    Thinking about moving from the UK to Winnipeg, Manitoba to practise as a family physician? Welcome to Family Doctor Life Winnipeg, a video series created to help UK-trained family doctors understand the journey of relocating to Canada. In Episode 1, Dr. Ahmed introduces the relocation journey and shares practical insight from his own experience as a family physician in Winnipeg. Throughout this series, we’ll cover topics including licensing, immigration, housing, schools, settling in Winnipeg, and what day-to-day medical practice in Canada is really like. Subscribe and follow the series for upcoming episodes. #FamilyDoctorLifeWinnipeg #GPRelocation #UKDoctors #FamilyMedicine #Winnipeg #Manitoba #DoctorsInCanada The website: https://familydoctorlifewinnipeg.ca/

  • 5 Episodes

About

Family Doctor Life Winnipeg is hosted by Dr. Abdalla Ahmed, a UK-trained family doctor now practicing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This podcast shares honest, real-world conversations about medicine, family practice, and building a healthcare career in Canada. With a special focus on helping UK-trained doctors navigate their own journey — from licensing and immigration to relocating and settling into practice in Manitoba — Dr. Ahmed draws on his own experience moving across the Atlantic to help others avoid the pitfalls and find their footing faster. Whether you're a UK doctor considering the move, a colleague curious about clinic life in Canada, or a patient wanting to understand your family doctor a little better, this show offers practical insight, honest reflection, and real talk from the clinic floor and beyond.

Information

  • Creator
    abdallam
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Family Doctor Life Winnipeg