Docs Outside The Box - Ordinary Doctors Doing Extraordinary Things

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii on a solo episode.         Stop living life like it’s a board exam       Confessions of a “Yes” Man       Humanitarian work in Ghana       Advice to Medical Students   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Charles Boadu, Internal Medicine Resident, joins us on this episode Talks about using Uber to pay of $120k in debtHow to mentally get over taking over a spouse’s debtsShares his quick blue to start putting money in stock marketDr. Nii shares his 2 cents on people struggling to budgetThe risks of taking the SAFE path on everything in life Resources:IG: @cfbwealthcoachTwitter: @wealthcoachmdwww.cfbfinancialcoach.com Book Recommendations:If You Can - How Millennials Can Get Rich SlowlyMillionaire Next DoorThe White Coat InvestorFinancial ResidencyOne Up on Wall Street Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab     This episode is sponsored by:  Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!!  Check

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Renee is now manager of Darko Media Group Nii discusses new Apple iPhone 13 releases Ryan Leslie turns 100k investment of Apple to $16 million Purchase stock in Apple or buying Index Fund/ETF Video of Nii & Renee test driving a Tesla IRS car allowance 2021 Resources: VTI SCHB Apple (AAPL)     Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Stephanie Freeman joins us on this episode Stephanie shares how being fired multiple times put her on the locums pathway;Why she calls herself an “unemployable doctor”Is it really hard to work for yourself and setup benefitsThe positive IRS tax benefits of being an independent contractor Resources:The Locums Doc Summit – October 22nd – 23rdUse DOTB20 for 20% off as a discount codewww.drstephanieicu.com   Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab     This episode is sponsored by: Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!!  Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nina Lum, The IMG coach, is on to talk about all things related to International Medical Graduates.The struggles of being an IMG student / doctorNina’s biggest pain point as a IMG studentThe bad advice on the internet for IMGsThe biggest hurdle for IMGS Resources:drninalum.comihcv.org Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab This episode is sponsored by: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidetheboxTwitter: @PSDConnectsFacebook: @PSDConnectsLinkedIN: Provider Solutions & Development

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Just started residency and don't know what to do with your money? This is the show for you. The popular doc bloggers Physician on Fire, Doctor Finances, and SurgiFI are on this episode to talk/debate what you should do with your money. How to live within your meansHow much debt we dealth withMake the money work even while you sleepPay of student loans or invest in bitcoinResources:Doctor FinancesSurgiFIPhysician on Fire  Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab This episode is sponsored by: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidetheboxTwitter: @PSDConnectsFacebook: @PSDConnectsLinkedIN: Provider Solutions & Development

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii & Renee want more listeners subscribing to the show; Nii talks about his podcasting course; Rihanna being a billionaire; Previous guest Hella Sidibe completed his transcontinental run; Farnoosh Torabi licenses her podcast to CNET; Think outside the box with practicing medicine; Nii & Renee discuss KevinMD article on Simone Biles   10 Steps to Podcasting Course Rihanna Billionaire Hella Sidibe (Episode 214) Farnoosh Torabi (Episode 53) If Simone Biles were a doctor she would be vilified, not praised National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-4357     Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab           This episode is sponsored by: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renee discuss going to the Licensed to Live Conference; Nii finally having an imposter on Instagram; Apple Podcast reviews; Using your job as a tool before it uses you; Renee resigning during her intern year; Apple’s downloading bug fixed; Stop messing around with 1099 before the IRS comes for you.   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab   This episode is sponsored by: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox Twitter: @PSDConnects Facebook: @PSDConnects LinkedIN: Provider Solutions & Development

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! The title is a bit misleading. Can you really get all of that at your first job?!? Hmmmm. Now is the time to start looking for your job. Before you start rolling your eyes, hear me out. There’s no such thing as the “perfect job,” but you have the power to find the job that suits your needs best. On this episode Sheila Sampatacos, Senior Recruiter with Provider Solutions & Development, talks about 5 things to prepare for in your job search.   In this episode you’ll learn: How to narrow down your location of where you want to work That you have to dome some soul searching on what the right job looks like The importance of networking Where to get the real scoop on skeletons at potential job     Resources: Facebook: @PSDconnects (displays as Provider Solutions & Development) Twitter: @PSDconnects LinkedIn: Provider Solutions & Development     Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show?

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! Dr. Renee is back and we got a lot to talk about!   In this episode you’ll learn: When do you fully recover from being “post-call”? Space Jam: A New Legacy review & owning your brand NCAA Name Image & Likeness ruling Should residents get big endorsement deals while in training? Facebook group talk about gifting a friend money to buy a home they clearly can’t afford   Resources: Duquesne hires personal brand coach for college athletes Lebron James’ Business Model: Owning the Value Chain   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Feels good to be back! On today’s episode, I’m sharing an experiment that I started back in June. I removed the major social media platforms from my main phone and wanted to see how my behavior changed. In this episode you’ll learn: Why I moved social media off my main phone What comparing myself with others on social media did to my creativity What happened to my behavior during those 30 days? Did I fall victim to the power of social medial algorithms? Will I continue this experiment?   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this sounds like you, rate with five s

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!We’ve all learned that there’s plenty of ways to skin a cat. In the world of personal finance, we don’t get the opportunity to hear opinions from various backgrounds. It’s smart to have an emergency fund, and set a plan for debt payoff. On today’s episode, we’re going to debate should you pay off your debt as quickly as you can? Also, are leases really that bad? Drs. David Rhoiney and Leif Dahleen from SurgiFI & Physician on Fire respectively, jump on this podcast! Resources:Dr. Leif Dahleen – @physicianonfireDr. David Rhoiney - SurgiFI -  @fisurgi Transcription: (coming soon) Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast! “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmat

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Dr. Sylvie Stacy, author of 50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians, jumps on the hot seat to talk about choosing not to practice clinically. Yes, I said it! There are a bunch of medical students, residents, and doctors who deep down know that clinical medicine ain’t for them. Who do they talk to? Where can they find out next what to do? Dr. Sylvie Stacy is a preventive medicine specialist living and practice in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her MD from UMass Medical School and completed her residency and earned an MPH at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Sylvie went through something similar, but decided to help others by creating a website that inventoried jobs looking for physicians. She didn’t stop there and wrote this great book. Full Disclosure: I endorsed this book!   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good!!! And oldie but a goodie! Today’s throwback is an episode where Renee and I recorded in the backseat of a taxi cab in Ghana. We were on our way to Lekma Hospital in Teshie. On this episode you’ll hear about what it’s like to do medical missions. We’re also in dire need of a General Surgeon to join us for the upcoming mission August 27th - September 11th. Check out http://www.ihcv.org to learn more about International Healthcare Volunteers. Send me an email: drnii@drniidarko.com if you’re interested. Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this sounds li

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!Did you know that there is a growing movement of individuals and couples retiring in their 40s and for some even earlier? This is called being Financially Independent & Retiring Early movement. It’s safe to say that joining the FIRE movement requires not just discipline but a huge change in mindset.My next guests are Christina and Amon Browning, who recently on their popular YouTube channel announced they retired in their early 40s. They called in all the way from Lisbon, Portugal, and we’re going to hear the nuts and bolts of mindset and lifestyle changes necessary to reach this feat. Some of the moves they made included saving over 70% of their income, making smart decisions with real estate, and having a “can-do” mentality.If you haven’t discovered their YouTube channel then you are missing out. They’re videos are amazing and educational. Transcription: (coming soon) Love the show? Leave a review

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Let’s go back to Episode 1! You’re going to hear from Dr. Carmen Brown, an OB/GYN who now practices in Australia. She is a southwest Atlanta native who started her medical career in Athens, Georgia. After being fed up with all the typical frustrations doctors have, she and her husband literally closed up shop, packed their bags, and took a world tour. If you've ever been to New Zealand, you'll know why they decided to call it their new home. In this episode you’ll learn: The differences in practicing medicine between the United States and New Zealand What’s it like as an African American woman living there What financial preparations were necessary to leave her practice and take off on a world tour What’s her advice for other physicians considering moving and practicing abroad Why she’s not just a doc!   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to imp

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What's good everyone! Take a listen on my thoughts on Naomi Osaka and how that relates to medical training. I dive into the big takeaways after five years of podcasting.   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this sounds like you, rate with five stars, and leave a review!!!   >>> RateThisPodcast.com/dotb   This episode is sponsored by:  Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching. Check them out at http://info.psdconnect.org/docsoutsidethebox   Set For Life Insurance. Helping clients prepare for the worst so they can be

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What's good everyone! This one is for pre-meds! Dr. Renee talks about The Pre-Med to Prepared Summit that starts June 4th - 6th. The Pre-med to Prepared Summit is a 3-day event dedicated to developing the mindset of pre-meds underrepresented in medicine into that of top-choice applicants for medical schools. We also talk about the steps in creating a summit. To learn more go to: www.premedtoprepared.com   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this sounds like you, rate with five stars, and leave a review!!!   >>> RateThisPodcast.com/dotb   This episod

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone. This is a new series that is starting called: “Sh*t I wish I knew in residency.” Pretty simple concept, right? We’re so busy saving our patient’s lives, we think there’s no time to learn other stuff. Well, that other stuff are things like: 1. How to manage your money; 2. What happens if you can’t doctor anymore; 3. How to look for a job. Truth be told, the “other stuff” determines if you’ll be working in your 70’s because you have to vs saving the world doing the stuff you really want to do. In this episode we’re discussing why you should be protecting yourself just in case you can’t doctor no more! That’s right, we talking about Disability Insurance with Pattern Insurance. Dustin Karas, Co-Founder of Pattern Insurance, jumps on to simplify the what and why behind Disability Insurance.   Here’s what to expect in this episode: What is disability insurance? Why you need disability insurance. What are yo

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! Are there times when you feel disrespected at work but feel like you lack the words/gumption to give a good response? Not to worry, Dr. Renee is here to the rescue. In this episode, you’ll hear how she turned a slight into a boss/power move.   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this sounds like you, rate with five stars, and leave a review!!!   >>> RateThisPodcast.com/dotb   This episode is sponsored by:  Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching. Check them out at http://info.psdconnect.org/docsoutsidethebox