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Docs Outside The BoxREPLAY: Why the average doc is not a millionaire #310SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renée return from their Disney vacation to discuss Money Trap #5. This conversation is about what physicians, at every level, should be spending their money on. They also discuss the perceived notion that all doctors are millionaires and the reality and implications of overspending. Things to expect in this episode:Nii and Renée talk about their hella expensive Disney vacationThe perception that all doctors are millionairesOverspending and the lifestyle creepMedscape’s survey on how p...2025-04-1542 min
Docs Outside The BoxCan Dr. Nii BREAK 20 Minutes in a 5K Run & Bench 250 Pounds?SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We discuss whether Dr. Nii has what it takes to achieve his fitness goals of breaking 20 Minutes in a 5K Race and also benching 250 pounds. We then relate it to taking the MCAT's and studying in med school. Whether you're a pre-med student or a medical trainee this episode delivers a powerful message that you never start where you want to finish. Success requires honest baseline assessment, structured improvement plans, and measuring progress against your starting point rather than your ultimate...2025-04-0820 min
Docs Outside The BoxFinances Between Med School and Residency. #444SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!This episode starts off with Dr. Nii narrating the challenges of being part of the sandwich generation. We then discuss the financial hurdles medical students face transitioning to residency and the strategies for financial survival during this time. We also unravel the healthcare strikes that have been happening. Timeline00:00 Introduction01:58 Dr. Nii taking his parents back to Ghana.09:45 Insurance and the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in New York.2025-02-0459 min
Docs Outside The BoxREPLAY: Starting and breaking habits in the New YearSEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!REPLAY: Kicking off 2024 with our sneakers laced and humor at the ready, Dr. Nii and I, Dr. Renée, are your willing accomplices in setting personal fitness goals that stick. Picture us, stethoscopes to the side, tackling pull-ups in scrubs and sharing our resolutions that range from mastering wide grip pull-ups to making consistent workouts a non-negotiable part of our daily lives. We're not just here to motivate; we're here to get real with our own triumphs and spills in...2024-12-3146 min
Docs Outside The BoxA Quick Update on What's Going on With The Darko's. #438 Part1SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Join us as we talk about balancing the joy of a new home against its financial demands, offering a relatable glimpse into our ongoing journey of building a future while managing life's many commitments.FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?2024-12-1813 min
Docs Outside The BoxMastering Residency Interviews: Strategies & Virtual vs In-Person Formats. #438SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Unlock the secrets to acing residency interviews and shaping your medical career path with our latest episode. Join us as we unravel personal stories and advice on how to navigate the residency interview process. We promise you'll gain valuable insights into the differences between medical school and residency interviews, equipping you to tackle these challenges head-on. Timeline0:00 Introduction3:10 Residency interviews5:08 Talking yourself out of an interview.5:51 Quick update & story...2024-12-171h 06
Docs Outside The BoxBalancing Medicine and Business: Insights on Locum Work, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Protection. #437SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Can you balance the art of being the business and running a business, all while navigating a medical career? This episode, equips you with essential strategies to secure your financial future and dive into entrepreneurship in the medical field.This conversation explains why legal expertise is paramount in this journey, especially when establishing a business in the medical sector.Timeline0:00 Introduction & Working night shifts as a locums doctor.4:45 Dr. Nii forgot...2024-12-1327 min
Docs Outside The BoxREPLAY: Do THIS BEFORE you sign your doctor contract!SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Joining Nii on this episode of Docs Outside the Box is James Dockery who brings over 40 years of diversified legal experience to this discussion on the benefits of hiring a lawyer to review and negotiate physician contracts. Dockery is a UNC School of Law graduate and is a labor and employment expert and former judge advocate in the US Air Force. Things to expect in this episode:The difference between negotiating and reviewing a contractThe cost of...2024-10-0155 min
Docs Outside The BoxREPLAY: I was a serial Monogamist with Tons of Student Loan DebtSEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée come together to discuss a recent study published by Health Affairs that contrasts the lack of diversity among US physicians to the impact of debt on the populations that are underrepresented in medicine. The study asserts that understanding the differential burden of debt by race and ethnicity may help to determine strategies to address the lack of diversity, i...2024-09-1750 min
Docs Outside The BoxParenting, Locums, and Tesla Experiences: Balancing Life and Work Insights. #420SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Ever wondered if sending your kids to camp is really worth the cost? Join Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee as we reflect on the bittersweet goodbye to our Tesla.We dive into the nitty-gritty of managing timesheets and expenses for locums, stressing the importance of accurate documentation. Tune in for a mix of laughter, insights, and practical advice!Things to expect in this episode:Kids going to camp & what is considered as sharing too much.Locums and...2024-07-231h 12Docs Outside The BoxREPLAY: Is $275,000 of loans for school worth it?SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Things to expect in this episode:Renee talks about being post-call with OB.Does she prefer working as a locums or doing per diem workNii and Renee answer listener feedback/questions from text messagesNii & Renee share if they bought a new rental property with AwningNii & Renee help a pre-PA student decide if $275k of student loan debt is worth itWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON...2024-05-0348 minDocs Outside The BoxStethoscopes and Hashtags: Tales from the SNMA Annual Medical Conference. #410SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii & Renee discuss:Student National Medical Association Conference RecapGlobal Humanitarian PresentationSocial Media Influencers in Medical SchoolPre-meds and Medical Students Needing Mentorship$100, $75, $50 Giveaway WinnersLINKS MENTIONEDThe organisation that Dr. Nii & Renee use : ihcv.orgSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Send us a message HERE...2024-04-0250 min
Docs Outside The BoxQuestions for a Trauma Surgeon. #402SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Join us for a deep conversation with Dr. Nii Darko, a trauma surgeon whose life ticks to operating rooms and family dinners. Dr. Nii talks about the personal sacrifices and steadfast dedication required to simultaneously excel at saving lives and nurturing a family. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Nii packing to go on a Locums Doctor assignment.The difference between trauma surgery vs. general surgery.If Dr.Nii takes ho...2024-02-0639 min
Docs Outside The BoxStarting and breaking habits in the New Year #398SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Kicking off 2024 with our sneakers laced and humor at the ready, Dr. Nii and I, Dr. Renée, are your willing accomplices in setting personal fitness goals that stick. Picture us, stethoscopes to the side, tackling pull-ups in scrubs and sharing our resolutions that range from mastering wide grip pull-ups to making consistent workouts a non-negotiable part of our daily lives. We're not just here to motivate; we're here to get real with our own triumphs and spills in the quest f...2024-01-0946 min
Docs Outside The BoxGiving back: Is it always a good thing? #396SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!As Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee unravel the tapestry of gender roles in today's workplace, we're confronted by the delicate interplay between professional commitments and personal relationships. Our podcast peels back the layers on how societal expectations can dictate the ebb and flow of decision-making within partnerships, sometimes leading to one partner influencing the career trajectory of the other. We are also prompted to join hands in donating to the SNMA to foster medical education and support to medical students. You...2023-12-2644 min
Docs Outside The BoxDoctor on call for 62 hours straight? (Locums series part 5) #390SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Renée is tired from a 62 hour on-call locum weekend. Then Dr. Nii chats with Jaden Bair, recruiter at CompHealth, a large locum tenens agency. Drs. Nii and Renée talk about what it’s like being on call for 2.5 days straight. Then, Dr. Nii and Jaden go through the process of working with a locums agency from the recruiter’s perspective.Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Renée’s responsibilities when she is on cal...2023-11-2139 min
Docs Outside The BoxNo nanny, no regrets: Why we made this choice (Locum series pt 4) #388SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii recently celebrated his 45th birthday which got him thinking a lot about the life that he’s built as a locums trauma surgeon and family man. In this locums series episode, the docs talk about how doing locums has afforded them a flexible, nanny-free lifestyle. Dr. Renée reminisces about taking maternity leave after their first baby.Things to expect in this episode:Nii’s crazy trauma surgery weekendRenée’s take on being a stay-a...2023-11-1043 min
Docs Outside The Box2 ER docs wanna quit to be locums - Locum Series part 1, #381SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We love audience questions! 2 ER doctors who want to quit their jobs and start working locums wrote in to find out the blueprint to starting their own locums company. There’s a lot to cover with this subject. So much so that we decided to answer this question over several episodes. For the next six weeks, every Friday we'll answer aspects of this question. Every medical professional should listen in. Things to expect in this episode:N...2023-10-0635 min
Docs Outside The BoxWhich comes first: Career or Marriage? #378SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, Dr. Renee and Nii talk Origins of Docs Outside the Box PodcastDid you get into medicine to be broke?Biggest a-ha moments over the last 10 years of practiceDr. Renee realized how hard it was to focus on marriage vs her career aspirations.Dr. Nii talks about the hardest part of medicineDocs Outside the Box Podcast is about lifestyleWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Join our communityText word PODCAST t...2023-09-1835 minDocs Outside The BoxAllow Nii to Reintroduce Himself #377SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In this episode, you’ll get a reintroduction to Dr. Nii Darko. We’re talking about everything from growing up in New York City, finding out when he wanted to be a doctor, applying to medical school twice, and his life as a locum tenens trauma surgeon.Things to expect in this episode:Getting rejected from medical schools and the plan to reapplyDoing General Surgery residency with Morehouse at Grady Memorial Hospital2023-09-1133 minDocs Outside The BoxDeath of a Resident #364SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Trigger Warning: If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, please call 988 or text the word TALK to 741741 Crisis Helpline which are open 24/7. In this episode, we discuss the unfortunate passing of Dr. Nakita Mortimer, the effects of residency on mental health, and so much more. In this episode, we discuss: [04:00] Dr. Nakita Mortimer’s unfortunate passing [06:56] The effects of residency on mental health [10:53] Dr. Nii’s mental health journey d...2023-06-121h 16
Docs Outside The BoxChoosing a locum location | Dr. Renée's Locum Story | Doctors for Hire Ep 1 Part 3 (#358)SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Previously on Doctors for Hire, Dr. Renée talked with 3 locum recruiters to gauge her options. Today, she narrows down the possibilities of her next locum assignment to 3 VERY different locations. Will she go the practical route so as not to uproot the entire family? Or will she go for it and send the Darko family packing?Things to expect in this episode:There are a number of locations to do locum tenensL...2023-05-0809 min
Docs Outside The BoxDr. Renée drops a BOMB on Dr. Nii | Dr. Renée's Locum Story | Doctors for Hire Ep 1 Part 1 (#354)SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Introducing our reality video series, Doctors for Hire! Episode 1 Part 1- What happens when Dr. Renée tells her husband, Dr. Nii, that she wants to look for a new place to practice? Will Dr. Renée venture too far outside the box? The couple must confront what this move means for their marriage and their two small children. For a great visual experience...WATCH THIS EPISODE (PART 1) ON YOUTUBE!Can't wait to...2023-04-2412 minDocs Outside The BoxTrying to get our video on HBOMAX #353SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée announce their latest video series, Docs for Hire, a collaboration with Locumstory.com that takes an up close and personal glimpse into Renée’s job search that led her to locums. The docs also comment on Donald Glover’s GQ interview and introduce the Docs Outside the Box Magic Mirror segment, an opportunity to shout out other doctors succeeding outside the realm of medicine. Things to expect in this episode:Drs. Ni...2023-04-171h 11Docs Outside The BoxResident pay, med malpractice basics #352SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée meet up in the Docs Outside the Box studio to talk about the big money in Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, plus other advantages kids of the rich and famous have in life. The doctors also respond to Textiful questions and comments from listeners ranging from book recommendations to investment and money habits for residents to the insurance options available to doctors working as independent contractors. Things to expect in...2023-04-1046 minDocs Outside The BoxChris Rock review, We got a syndication, Match Day needs help #351SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée are back in the Docs Outside the Box studio to dish on Chris Rock’s highly anticipated Super Bowl of comedy shows, ‘Selective Outrage’, Netflix’s first live global event. The doctors also discuss their first syndication deal, and the latest news and statistics on the recent Match. Things to expect in this episode:The doctors give Chris Rock’s much anticipated comedy show a B gradeDrs. Nii and Renée are excited...2023-04-031h 07
Docs Outside The BoxHow to Negotiate your first job w Mandi Woodruff-Santos #349SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Renée goes solo and interviews career and money expert Mandi Woodruff-Santos, co-host of the Brown Ambition podcast and founder of MandiMoney, a coaching and resource service for professional women. Mandi brings her expertise on negotiating contracts, how resident doctors can know their worth, network and position themselves for greater opportunities. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Love, a DOTB listener, thinks that Dr. Nii was too hard on Kyrie. Dr. Nii defends his posi...2023-03-0655 minDocs Outside The BoxPeriod Doc freezes her eggs; 12 books I'm reading in 2023 #348SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In this episode of Docs Outside the Box Dr. Nii lays out his plan to read a new book a month in 2023, and discusses how he selected each of the twelve titles. Included in his selections are How to Win Friends and Influence People, Heavy: An American Memoir, Building a Second Brain and How to Be an Antiracist. Renée shares her own book choices, including Michelle Obama’s, The Light We Carry, and the doctors respond to a Textiful question fro...2023-02-271h 06Docs Outside The BoxIs Kyrie Irving the same as a 3rd year resident? #347SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée meet up in the studio to dish on Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance and why music artists perform at the Superbowl for free. The conversation segues into the reasons why some doctors offer unpaid services. The topic shifts again to cover Kyrie Irving’s recent trade to the Dallas Mavericks. The former Brooklyn Nets player’s history is analyzed and compared to what Renée calls “knee jerk residents''. Things to expect in this epi...2023-02-2158 minDocs Outside The BoxI was a serial Monogamist with Tons of Student Loan Debt #346SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée come together to discuss a recent study published by Health Affairs that contrasts the lack of diversity among US physicians to the impact of debt on the populations that are underrepresented in medicine. The study asserts that understanding the differential burden of debt by race and ethnicity may help to determine strategies to address the lack of diversity, including scholarships, debt relief and financial guidance. Things to expect in this episode:Ni...2023-02-1350 minDocs Outside The BoxArtificial Intelligence Passes USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3 #344SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!The medical community worldwide has been rocked by the news that ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) program, passed the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, Steps 1, 2, and 3. Early investigations suggest that the program could be used in clinical decision-making. In this latest episode of Docs Outside the Box, Drs. Nii and Renée discuss the recent findings, its potential impact on medical practice, education and research, as well as the effects of bias in these systems. Things to expect in...2023-01-3145 minDocs Outside The BoxYou Should Know Why This Medical Student Dropped Out #343SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!A disillusioned third year medical student announced his official withdrawal from medical school and medicine in a post on Medium. The Ethiopian immigrant stated that he believes the current medical system is designed to harm not help people, prioritizes profits over patients and often fails to address the root cause of health issues. Drs. Nii and Renée address the student’s grievances while sharing their own perspectives and experiences.Things to expect in this episode:New...2023-01-1646 minDocs Outside The BoxOur Top 10 YouTube Shorts of 2022 (1-5) #342SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!The last taped show for 2022 is also the 81st episode of the year, and Drs. Nii and Renée are celebrating with part two of the Top 10 YouTube Shorts of 2022! Counting up from number 5 to number 1, the couple highlight the shows with the most viewer reactions and continue the conversation on topics like cashing out after a 15-year career, leveraging with a lawyer in contract negotiations, and medical missions. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Nii thanks Ren...2023-01-091h 11Docs Outside The BoxDeion Sanders resume building off HBCU backs? Nii's experience at a HBCU Surgery Residency #337SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is under scrutiny after announcing his departure as head football coach at Jackson State University for the University of Colorado. Some criticism stems from Sanders’ statement three years ago that God was sending him to Jackson to rebuild and elevate the struggling football program. But after breaking his contract with the HBCU and accepting a reported 6 million dollar offer from the University of Colorado, many people are left wondering if Sanders sold out. Drs. Ni...2022-12-1258 minDocs Outside The BoxWhy don't med schools teach about money #326SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renée share their experience at the National Residency Matching Program’s (NRMP) annual conference, “Transition to Residency,” where they gave a fireside chat on the potential impact of incorporating financial literacy into medical school and residency curricula. The couple discusses the impact of ignoring financial education on the careers of doctors and the profession as a whole. Things to expect in this episode:Nii’s Atomic Habit’s Insanity 30 workout at the superchargerNii & Renée’s busy...2022-11-0137 minDocs Outside The BoxWon't you come home, Tom Brady? #319SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Media outlets around the world are reporting that Tom Brady and his wife, Giselle Bündchen, are having serious marital problems because of the quarterback’s short-lived retirement from the NFL. In this episode, Nii and Renée tackle the topic of when does family trump career? In other words, is Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner, Greatest Of All Time quarterback, being selfish for not wanting to retire, or is his wife selfish for wanting him to leave football to s...2022-09-3032 minDocs Outside The BoxAre MD/DO MBA programs worth it? #318SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!An increasing number of medical students and doctors are earning their MBAs and their medical degrees through dual degree programs. Nii and Renée delve into the pros and cons of this pathway as well as the costs involved, job opportunities, and whether or not it is worth it. Things to expect in this episode:Nii and Renée’s personal experience in a DO/MBA dual degree programWhat is an MB...2022-09-2633 minDocs Outside The BoxBuying the WRONG type of Life insurance for doctors #317SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Like the rest of the public, most doctors are either underinsured or overinsured. Nii and Renée come together to discuss Money Trap #7 - Insurance. The docs get into the ins and outs of insurance, from disability to whole life to term, even the impact it has on student loans. Things to expect in this episode:The reality of life and death Why Nii and Renée dropped their original & expensive whole life insurance policyGetting over the...2022-09-2150 minDocs Outside The BoxWhy the average doc is not a millionaire #310SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renée return from their Disney vacation to discuss Money Trap #5. This conversation is about what physicians, at every level, should be spending their money on. They also discuss the perceived notion that all doctors are millionaires and the reality and implications of overspending. Things to expect in this episode:Nii and Renée talk about their hella expensive Disney vacationThe perception that all doctors are millionairesOverspending and the lifestyle creepMedscape’s survey on how p...2022-08-2942 min
Docs Outside The BoxShe's delivered a baby on almost every continent! #309SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii brings talks to Dr. Rachael Consoli, an OB/GYN who presently is working in a United States military hospital in South Korea and has the unique distinction of having delivered babies on nearly every continent in the world. Listen in as Nii asks Rachael why she chose to follow this less-than-traveled path in medicine. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Rachael’s journey from EM residency to OB/GYNThe challenges and rewards of humanitarian and...2022-08-2638 min
Docs Outside The BoxTax Series Part 2: Do THIS before you hire your CPA #307SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii returns with Eric McGlothen with Tax Series #2: How to Vet a Great CPA in this Docs Outside the Box special tax series. Eric is a CPA and CEO of Eric McGlothen, LLC. In this episode, Nii and Eric discuss how to find and build a relationship with a CPA, the obligations that both the client and the CPA must meet, and the reasonable expectations that must be met.Things to expect in this episode:...2022-08-2215 minDocs Outside The BoxWe Celebrating 300 #300SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In this special episode, Nii and Renée celebrate the 300th episode!! In honor of the occasion, they take a trip down memory lane to the early days of the podcast. Things to expect in this episode:Nii shares what inspired him to start the podcastThe first episode and first guest Nii finding and trusting his voiceNii talks about the hardest part of producing a podcast and som...2022-07-221h 07Docs Outside The BoxDecision Time: Physician vs Physician Assistant; Apple vs PC #295SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renée sit down to discuss a multitude of topics including their 5-Star review, when a patient’s outcome is not what you thought it would be and switching from a PC to a MacBook. Lastly, they offer creative debt solutions to a listener grappling with going to PA school and accumulating more debt or pulling out of school and working. Things to expect in this episode:Nii’s post-call experienceNii’s h...2022-07-0753 minDocs Outside The BoxRoe v Wade reversal; Gun Violence; Black residents dismissed #294SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In this Docs Outside the Box episode, Nii and Renée take on two hot-button topics - abortion and gun violence. In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade and Uvalde, they explore the consequences for women who are denied abortions and the impact of gun violence on children and teens in our country. They also tackle the lesser known and understood issue of the disproportionate number of black residents that are dismissed from their medical pr...2022-07-0557 minDocs Outside The BoxNavient owes me $500! #288SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Navient got sued by multiple states for unscrupulous behavior that pushed borrowers to use forbearance instead of income-driven repayment plans. Things to expect in this episode:Nii talks about how much he’s getting from the class-action lawsuit against NavientNii talks about how the multiple forbearances ballooned his loans from $240,000 to $330,000NPR reports Problems with Income-Driven Repayment PlanCrazy work schedules to pay off student loans2022-06-0649 minDocs Outside The BoxIs $275,000 of loans for school worth it? #287SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Things to expect in this episode:Renee talks about being post-call with OB.Does she prefer working as a locums or doing per diem workNii and Renee answer listener feedback/questions from text messagesNii & Renee share if they bought a new rental property with AwningNii & Renee help a pre-PA student decide if $275k of student loan debt is worth itWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON F...2022-05-3048 min
Docs Outside The BoxFrom panic attacks to beautiful artwork. Medicine is artistry for this doc #285SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Lucie Mitchell is a long time listener of Docs Outside. She joins Dr. Nii today to share her story about how a major panic attack in the last 3 months of residency training led her to pay off $70,000 of student loan debt in less than a year and turn medicine into art. Things to expect in this episode:How a debt-induced panic attack and a phone call with Dr. Renée resulted in a...2022-05-2545 minDocs Outside The BoxImposter Syndrome at Conferences and Jerrod Carmichael's Rothanial #280SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii & Renee are on the road in Denver, Colorado. They’re attending the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Annual Conference and are panelists on the first ever Dr. Meta Christy Presentation. On this episode they discuss:Attending SNMA’s Annual Medical Conference in OrlandoImposter Syndrome with attending conferencesReview of Jerrod Carmicheal’s RothanielNii reviews Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Correction: Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee served as Dean of the College o...2022-05-0459 min
Docs Outside The BoxComing to America, Will Smth Slaps Chris Rock #277SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii recaps his recent mission trip to Ghana. You on safari or on a mission? Advice to residents Do we prescribe too much opioids in the United States Diagnostic skills of Ghanaian physicians Nii & Renee talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!! WATCH THI...2022-04-041h 00
Docs Outside The BoxDr. Nii is medical mission bound #276SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii talks about his upcoming medical mission trip to Ghana. We talk about what happens on medical mission trips. Updates on Nii’s habit building. What Renee and Nii are reading. Google pays podcasters to video their shows. Sign-Out: Pusha T - Diet Coke MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD...2022-03-3055 min
Docs Outside The BoxIf you're not saving money, you might be the problem #274SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!If you're not saving money, you might be the problem That’s right, I said it. If you ain’t saving, it might be a “You” problem! We’re talking about the first money trap for doctors - Not having any savings. Nii & Renee talk about: Reasons people save What is an emergency fund Why you need an emergency fund How much should I save Where do you place your emergency fu...2022-03-2543 min
Docs Outside The BoxHow this doc helped a single mother of 3 pay off over $500k of student loan debt #271SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Knowing that you have student loan debt versus paying them off are two different things. Nii remembers having mad doubts about our payoff plan and the timing of being able to complete this task. In this episode, Nii & Renee briefly discuss what it’s like to have someone to support you during this time. We also have Dr. Caroline Clerisme, a Dentist and found of Doctors out of Debt, on this show. She graduated from den...2022-03-0737 min
Docs Outside The BoxHow you can help our podcast #270SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii talks about how you can help us grow! https://ratethispodcast.com/dotb2022-02-2807 min
Docs Outside The BoxCan a $900 used car get you though med school? #268SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii & Renee read a 5-star review from Apple Podcasts Nii updates on building habits Nii answers question about the types of surgery he performs Getting paid to complete healthcare market surveys with M3 Global Research Nii & Renee reminisce about the used cars they bought for medical school Renee’s car: https://www.kbb.com/nissan/stanza/ Nii’s car: https://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/jetta/1999/review/ Res...2022-02-1844 min
Docs Outside The BoxAre we leaving Spotify because of Joe Rogan? #266SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!***Recorded Feb 4th*** Drs. Renee & Nii discuss whether they should remove the podcast from Spotify. Open letter to Spotify Alternative Music/Podcast Streaming Services: -Apple Music -Amazon -YouTube Music -Bandcamp -Deezer -Pandora -Tidal -Qobuz WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko 2022-02-0956 min
Docs Outside The BoxDr. Ali Abdaal is Quitting Medicine to Focus on YouTube #263SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii thinks Chris Rock is a better comedian than Dave Chappelle Nii reads a 5-star review How Renee and Nii made the decision to go to medical school Famous YouTube Doctor quits medicine What’s the point of being a doctor in a developed country? Should you feel guilty walking away from medicine? Is there a perfect reason to enter medical school? Signout: Renee had a problem with Ep 262...2022-01-271h 00