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Docs Outside The BoxVitals Check, Rap & The Hidden Burden Of Code Switching In Medicine. #468 Part 3SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidetheboxHave a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860We started off by doing a check-in on Dr. Renee's health journey. We then moved on to our controversial takes on rap, and had an insightful discussion on code-switching in medicine and maintaining authenticity in professional settings.We discuss:00:00 Dr. Renee's Vitals check2025-07-2234 min
Setting The SceneThe College Counsel Scene with Dr. Renee Darko: Viewing Medicine in a New WayOn the 61st overall episode and 6th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Renee Darko, a physician who specializes in OB/GYN and also helps with pre-med strategies. She shares her journey into medicine, specializing in OB/GYN, and then finding a passion in helping pre-med students better their applications.Join us to hear Dr. Renee give amazing advance on how to think about your path to medicine, not overburdening yourself, and having good judgement!2025-04-2548 min
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 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 BoxBoard Exams, Locum Tenens Questions & Starting Your Own Locums Agency. #434SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What if the rigorous board certification exams aren't the gold standard for assessing surgical skill? We challenge this notion by shedding light on the stress and logistical headaches of recertification processes. Dr. Renee also shares her experience at a Canadian hospital. To conclude we answer questions on going for medical missions while raising a family and also starting your own locum agency.Timeline0:00 Introduction1:27 American Board Of Surgery Re-Certification Test.8:53 T...2024-11-2652 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 BoxDr. Renée's Instagram Beef, Locum Insurance Tips, and Doctor Strikes #421SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Tune in for a jam-packed episode featuring everything from locum tenens doctor malpractice insurance options, to Instagram feuds to serious medical discussions, all delivered with our signature blend of humor and insight.Things to expect in this episode:Different types of medical malpractice options available for Locum doctors.Who covers medical malpractice for Locum doctors.Instagram DM Beef.Team health feedback on the April doctors strike in Ascension St. John in Detroit.Working out and getting in shape.2024-07-3058 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...2024-05-0350 min
Knock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensOvercoming Student Debt | Drs. Nii & Renee DarkoDrs. Nii & Renee Darko, join the Glaucomfleckens to talk about the pressures of being children of immigrants, the time Nii was recruited to play intramural basketball in college, match day experiences, and discuss the struggles of overcoming student debt.—Want to Learn About Drs. Nii & Renee Darko? Instagram / Tik Tok: @docsoutsidetheboxYouTube: @docsoutsidetheboxpodcastTwitter: @drniidarko—We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.comCan’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support...2024-04-161h 09Docs 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...2024-04-0252 min
SNMA Presents: The LoungeMarriage in Medicine With Dr. Nii and Renée DarkoNavigating your love life while pursuing a career in medicine can have ups and downs. Let's talk about relationships and medicine💕! In this episode, Dr. Aldwin Soumare, Student Doctor Isabella Ntigbu, and Jared Jeffrey sit down with Dr. Nii and Renée Darko to discuss their experiences throughout their medical journeys while navigating their marriage, careers, financial obligations, and infertility. To share your thoughts on our discussions or if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@snma.org for a chance to be featured on the show!Disclaimer: The opinions and views expre...2024-02-101h 30
Docs Outside The BoxQuestions for an OB Doctor. #400SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Ever find yourself pondering the secret lives of those married to the heroes in white coats? This episode peels back the curtain on the seldom-discussed world of an OB-GYN Doctor married to a surgeon, where the quirks and challenges are as intricate as the surgeries performed. Join us as we weave through tales of unpredictable schedules and the necessity of juggling acts that come with being the other half to a surgeon. Dr. Renée, an OB-GYN, steps into th...2024-01-2328 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...2024-01-0948 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...2023-12-2646 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...2023-11-2140 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 BoxREPLAY: Money Trap #3: Getting paid less than your coworkers #375SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!While we’re in Ghana for the month of August, we didn’t want to leave you hanging so we will be running replay episodes of our top listened to episodes in the past year with a few new tidbits thrown in. In this episode, Nii and Renée are sharing some money traps that doctors fall into with Money Trap #3: Doctors not negotiating their worth and not maximizing or diversifying their income. Things to expect in this...2023-08-281h 24
D.O. or Do Not: The Osteopathic Physician's Journey for Premed & Medical StudentsEpisode 105: Dr. Renee Darko, D.O. OB/GYN- Putting in 210% and making it look easy!Send us a textThis is a "book-ends" episode where we interview Dr. Renee Darko. Remember a few months ago we interviewed her husband, "Dr. Nii" but there is no question that "Dr. Renee" deserves her own spotlight!On this episode of the D.O. or Do Not Podcast, we meet Dr. Renee Darko who as she states wears “ a lot of different hats”. In this episode Dr. Darko tells her inspiring journey to become an OBGYN. She attended Pace University and Hunter College for her undergraduate training followed by the Kansas City College of Osteop...2023-08-151h 02Docs Outside The BoxSupreme Court votes against affirmative action - Our Thoughts #369SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In today’s episode, we discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and how we think it will impact medical school admission going forward. In this episode:[02:47] Keeping up with the Darkos segment [16:50] The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action [18:20] Dr. Renee’s thoughts on the recent ruling [22:44] Reasons for low diversity numbers in medical school [27:14] A deeper look into the case study [34:19...2023-07-1754 min
The Worthy PhysicianAll Things Finance, Burnout and Medicine with Dr. Nii Darko, DOSend us a textIt's no secret that becoming a medical doctor is considered one of the most revered and respected professions in the world. Then why are physician satisfaction rates so low and burnout rates so high?This is a question our host Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque is determined to get to the bottom of and find solutions to change this “norm” across the profession. In today’s episode, we have invited Dr. Nii Darko, a trauma surgeon and podcast co-host alongside his wife Dr. Renee Darko called Do...2023-06-2834 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 BoxYou won't believe where Dr. Renée wants to work | Doctors for Hire Ep1 Part 4 (#360)SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Renée finally reveals where she wants to work for her next locum assignment. What will be Dr. Nii’s reaction, and how will her decision impact the family? Will they get to stay put? Will they have to move across the globe? This is the last part of Episode 1 of Doctors for Hire, Dr. Renée’s Locum Story.Things to expect in this episode:How a locum assignment can impact a significant other...2023-05-1514 min
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 minDocs Outside The BoxWhat is a 1099? Non-traditional pre-med advice #357SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée do a semi-ok job at explaining the difference between 1099 independent contracting and W2 employment. Dr. Renée runs down the ways in which we give up control of our careers to others. Then the docs meet long-standing listener, Jamar Cromwell, to give him advice as a non-traditional pre-med.Things you'll learn in this episode:The difference between 1099 and W2How to take control over your career so that you can control your lifeHow st...2023-05-0458 minDocs Outside The BoxLocums on Cruise Ships? | Dr. Renée's Locum Story| Doctors for Hire, Ep1, Part 2 (#356)SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Previously on Doctors for Hire, Dr. Nii was not ready for Dr. Renée’s announcement about wanting to work internationally. In this episode, Dr. Renée starts the new job process by talking to locum tenens recruiters, including an agency that places doctors in countries like Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, and even on cruise ships!Then Dr. Renée does a quick breakdown of how any doctor can get started with locum tenens.Things to expec...2023-05-0114 min
Docs Outside The BoxWe gave ourselves a raise! Get rid of in-person events? #355SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii is salty about having to pay a $40,000 tax payment. Dr. Renée is back from her locum assignment, and the docs run down how being entrepreneurs allows them to give themselves a raise. Then the docs chat it up about Dr, Renée's time at the SNMA national conference and if in-person conferences are still necessary.💡 What you will learn in this episode:How locums docs decide what schedules they prefer to workHow entrepreneurs use the...2023-04-2740 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 BoxOur reality TV series debut trailer - "Doctors for Hire" - #350SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We're trying something new, y'all! This is the trailer for the first episode of our reality TV series, Doctors for Hire. ▶️ WATCH IT HERE ON YOUTUBE! Give us a 👍🏾 like you you enjoy it!You'll get a glimpse of what it’s like for us to be married, have children, and be two entrepreneurial doctors living life on our own terms, while helping other doctors to do the same!Episode 1- Dr Renée's Locum StoryWhat hap...2023-03-1302 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 BoxStanford Residents Unionize #345SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Back home from completing a four-day work weekend, Dr. Nii joins Dr. Renée in the studio to talk about a recent Wall Street Journal article that reported on Stanford Health Care residents joining the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR), the largest housestaff union in the United States. The doctors discuss their personal experiences with unions as well as the varied implications of this supermajority move. Things to expect in this episode:Conflict between doctors ex...2023-02-0648 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 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 11
Earn & InvestF#@# New Year's Resolutions w/ Vincent Pugliese, Sarah Put, Renee Darko, and Nii DarkoIt's that time of year again and we are talking New Year's resolutions. Is there anything to them or are they just bunk? We chat with Vincent Pugliese, Sarah Putt, and Renee and Nii Darko. How do you set intentions for the coming year? And more importantly, should you? Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-021h 00Docs Outside The BoxOur Top 10 YouTube Shorts of 2022 (6-10) #341SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Rounding off the year, Drs. Nii and Renée respond to the shows that resonated with their audience the most in a rundown of the Top 10 YouTube Shorts for 2022! Starting from the bottom at number 10 and making their way up to number 6, the first part of this two-part series touches on hot button topics like abortion law, cryptocurrency, recession investing and the American economy. Things to expect in this episode:VTI / VTSAX index fund investing and th...2022-12-3142 minDocs Outside The BoxDon't be a Broke Retired Doctor (Money Trap #8) #338SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!The topic of this week’s Docs Outside the Box is “Don’t be a Broke Retired Doctor”, number eight of the “Eleven Money Traps that Keep Doctors Burned Out” series. In this episode Drs. Nii and Renée discuss the importance of investing in retirement plans early on, so that later in life, when and how a doctor retires, is their choice. Things to expect in this episode:Renée’s Good Morning America debut gets bumped for...2022-12-161h 01Docs 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 Dr. Renée Chose OB/GYN #332SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Since childhood Dr. Renée wanted to be a pediatrician. In college she narrowed it down to pediatric endocrinology. However, during her fourth in medical school, while doing rounds, she realized that Obstetrics and Gynecology was her true calling. On this episode of Docs Outside the Box Dr. Renée sits in the guest seat while Dr. Nii walks her through her journey to becoming an OB/GYN hospitalist. Things to expect in this episode:The ri...2022-11-2847 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 min
The Dreamers PodcastPaying Off $700,000 of Debt and Designing Your Life with Drs. Renée and Nii DarkoGetting an education and going off to college is supposed to be an exciting and hopeful time in your life. But, for most people, it also comes with student loan debt.That’s what happened to Drs. Renée and Nii Darko who had $700,00 of student loan debt a couple of years after graduating college. The debt seemed like a burden they would have to deal with for decades. After realizing that they would spend close to $1.2 million repaying their debt if sticking with the minimum payment, they decided to take a different approach.2022-10-2546 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 minThe Worthy PhysicianAll Things Finance, Burnout and Medicine with Dr. Nii Darko, DOSend us a textIt's no secret that becoming a medical doctor is considered one of the most revered and respected professions in the world. Then why are physician satisfaction rates so low and burnout rates so high?This is a question our host Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque is determined to get to the bottom of and find solutions to change this “norm” across the profession. In today’s episode, we have invited Dr. Nii Darko, a trauma surgeon and podcast co-host alongside his wife Dr. Renee Darko called Do...2022-09-2142 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 minDocs Outside The BoxMoney Trap #4 - Debt is not a substitute for cash! #303SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In this episode, Renee & Nii discuss how the common forms of debt (student loans, consumer debt, mortgage) keep you stuck in the rat race and burnt out!Things to expect in this episode:Renee clarifies how much she really owed the IRSThe Top 10 Medical Schools that keep their students in the highest debtsWhy you should consider refinancing your loansWhy the Darkos don’t co-sign loans for an...2022-07-3159 minDocs Outside The BoxMoney Trap #3: Getting paid less than your coworkers #301SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renée continue the conversation on money traps that doctors fall into with Money Trap #3: Doctors not negotiating their worth and not maximizing or diversifying their income. Things to expect in this episode:Doctors trading time for dollars and finding that sweet spot in pay and lifestyleActive versus passive incomeRenée’s experience negotiating her contract vs. using an attorneyMedscape Study shows that burnout among physic...2022-07-251h 17