EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 35 MIN
He Performed 6,000 Surgeries as an Assistant—But Canada Taught Him Something Else Entirely with Velimir Milenkovic
from True North Success Podcast · host Gary Mah
What happens when an experienced physician leaves everything behind and starts over in a new country? In this episode, Dr. Velimir Milenkovic shares his remarkable journey from Serbia to Canada, revealing how years of persistence, learning, and adapting to a completely different healthcare culture shaped his career and outlook on patient care. Dr. Milenkovic discusses the challenges international medical graduates face, the importance of ethics and patient autonomy in Canadian medicine, and how he built a career that has now included more than 6,000 surgical cases. He also shares his dream of becoming a fully licensed surgeon and his desire to bring Canadian medical practices and knowledge back to his home country. ------------------------------------ Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://truenorthsuccessshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...
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