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!“Do I submit a CV or a resume?” “What’s a RVU?” “How much of a salary should I ask for?” These are all questions that you might have had or currently have now that its time to start looking for a job. Unfortunately, your residency/fellowship probably is not helping you with the answers to these questions. Kyle Travers, with Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D), jumps on the show today to talk how he recruits for the New York City Health & Hospitals System. These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Big mistakes residents / fellows make when searching for a job Why doctors get paid less in big cities like NYC How PS&D gives empowers doctors with education and resources  What a healthy relationship with your recruiter should look like Resources: New York City Health & Hospitals NYC Care PSD Residency Resources Resident Power Hour – December 3rd!! This episode is sponsored by Pr

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Yes, that’s right. Business owners are using loop holes in the tax system to get significant benefits all the time. If you’re looking to start in real estate or already are knee deep in, then this is the episode for you. We’re bringing back Dr. Kenji and Leti from Semi-RetiredMD to talk about the popular topics of Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), and should you start a LLC for your real estate properties. Renee and I have been using their Zero to Freedom Course to help us purchase our first multi-family property. We definitely recommend it and clikc on the following link to get on their waiting list. For those jumping on their wait list you get the following bonuses: 3 live Q&As A pop-up Facebook group A $300 discount on the course   Here is the direct link to getting on Wait List: https://semiretiredmdvip.mykajabi.com/a/39233/oNkXFYy9 Disclaimer: We are not tax professionals. Please make sure to contact or con

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!A newcomer to the Doctor personal finance world joins me on the show today. Dr. Jordan Frey, a.k.a. The Prudent Plastic Surgeon, is trying to break the stereotype of the typical plastic surgeon. When he finished all of his training, he found himself in over $400k of student loan debt. His blog chronicles his journey from knowing nothing to actively paying off his debt, investing in the stock market and real estate. Dr. Jordan is pretty open about his experience, he even shares his net worth statements with readers.  On today’s show, Dr. Jordan will share with us the basics of investing and how you can start investing today!       Resources: The Prudent Plastic Surgeon Stress Free Stock Market Investing White Coat Investor The Millionaire Next Door Rich Dad Poor Dad The Millionaire Real Estate Investor The Doctors Guide to Real Estate Investing for Busy Professionals   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Still rolling with us? Remember, we’re attempting to purchase our first rental property that is located in Pennsylvania. The latest installment of the real estate series is about getting the house inspected once our offer got inspected. We talk about how much it cost us to get an inspector, and what to expect from the inspection report. We also got into what repairs we decided to negotiate with the seller. This episode is brought to you by Money Insights – check them out at https://moneyinsights.net/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! “Shoot your shot!” Not sure where that quote originates from, but to me it means take a chance even if means you’re going to get a hard “No” in response. I’ve been a huge fan of Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche’s work for several years. Several months ago, I reached out to her to see if she would come on to talk about personal finance and self-employment.  Tiffany said yes, and now we’re here! On the real, her episode is a masterclass on hitting rock bottom, finding your strengths, and then believing you can monetize it. More about Tiffany Aliche: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, is an award-winning teacher of financial education and is quickly becoming America’s favorite, personal financial educator. The Budgetnista is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author of The One Week Budget and the Live Richer Challenge series. Through her company, The Budgetnista, Tiffany has created a financial movement that

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! I’m very proud to let ya’ll know that this is my first interview with someone in the new podcast studio. I was addicted to late-night talk shows growing up. I’m talking Arsenio, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and the list goes on. Talking through Zoom is one thing, but it’s a different animal when you’re face to face with your guest. Dr. Tyree Winters is my first guest in the studio. We’re talking about The New Yorker and its piece on hazard pay with residents. We also get into Dr. Tyree’s interesting path from Detroit and his stumble in Mississippi.   Follow Dr. Tyree: @drtyehiphopdoc   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, I recorded this episode earlier this month. We talking about the crazy misrepresentation of the osteopathic profession that happened with Dr. Sean Conley. You might remember, Dr. Conley is President Trump’s physician, and media personalities wrongly pounced on his credentials as an explanation for his questionable statements during press conferences. Today, Drs. Jen Caudle, Tyree Winters, and Tyeese Gaines join me to discuss this contested issue!   Resources: NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/us/sean-conley-trump-doctor.html Doctor Angry at NYTimes Description of Osteopathic Physicians, Trump’s Doctor (who’s a DO) This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Who remembers hearing that getting a job in healthcare confers a crazy amount of job security? I do! You couldn’t find an example of nurses or doctors being laid off for “cost cutting” reasons. Welp, then 2020 done came! 2020 has shown us that NOBODY’s job is safe. Dr. Guy Kezirian, from Physician CEO, jumps on to talk about the nuggets we can learn from the pandemic to make our entrepreneurial efforts stronger.  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! For the first time ever on DOTB – we got a freestyle battle going on! Dr. Wendy McDonald, a.k.a. Dr. Every Woman, jumps on the hotseat to talk about how she creates her viral parodies. She has created parodies of famous hits from Lizzo, Hamilton, and Chance The Rapper. No joke, but people are calling her the “Weird Al” Yankovic of medicine. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why she created Dr. Every Woman Embracing your imperfections Her Top 5 rappers of all time Her thoughts on social media   Resources: Dr. Every Woman The Gyneco-(b)Logic IG/FB/Twitter: @dreverywoman This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox          

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, The old-fashioned way works. The old-fashioned way is reliable. The old-fashioned way is not complicated. A lot of times we find out when its too late that the old-fashioned way is just….OLD! This is the method Renee and I used to save up for a down payment on a future property. The majority of Americans save up in similar ways. Well today, the folks at Money Insights are talking a more efficient way to save up for future investment properties.   Resources: Investment Optimizer Get your F3 Score   Text ‘Darko’ to 31996 to get a free copy of Money Insights for Physicians

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Damn ya'll, The biggest scrub company on the block, FIGS, stepped into some you know what a couple of days ago. Renee and I go all in on this obvious mistake by their PR department. Oh, and for the first time ever on DOTB, I lose my cool and go on a rant on the show.  You don't want to miss this episode!  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, Skip Bayless has been a consistent force in the TV sports commentary arena for almost two decades. Known for his stubborn and contrarian views, he’s really made a name for himself being way too focused on the short list of negatives of Lebron James’ career. Two weeks ago, he put his foot in his mouth with his comments and dismissal of Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott’s self-described bout of depression. Kwesi and Dr. Dawn Brown join me on today’s episode to discuss his comments and the effect it could have on other athletes and health care professionals.   Get in touch with Dr. Dawn: @drdawnpsychmd Drdawnpsychmd.com Adhdwellnesscenter.com   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox        

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! We’re going to continue the voter registration conversation because it’s very important. Today you’ll be hearing from Dr. Alister Martin, an ER physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, who started the organization VotER. VotER believes that more voices build better systems and they are accomplishing this by making it easier for medical professionals and their patients to register to vote. You’ll also hear about what it’s like to build an organization like this from the ground up. Other things you’ll learn in this episode: How patients can change the dynamics of healthcare How Dr. Alister has been able to get such a large patient and hospital buy-in The importance of civic engagement How he built the intricate network/infrastructure of VotER How VotER has been able to “gamify” voter registration with medical professionals. Resources: Democracy, STAT

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, We’re back with the real estate series. Renee and I hit a couple of snafus/potholes or whatever you want to call it during this process. Check out future episodes to hear about them. On this episode, you’re going to hear how Dr. David Draghinas is able to make over 6 figures a year with his properties on AirBNB. You heard that right!!! He is not a fan of traditional tenant/landlord leasing and decided to put his energy into short-term rentals. David Draghinas MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist practicing with an amazing group in the Dallas area. He previously served as a physician in US Navy, after receiving an HPSP scholarship. He loves to podcast and share the stories of amazing physicians at Doctors Unbound. Besides his podcast, he lives "Outside the Box" by building Financial Independence and generational wealth through Short Term Rentals.   There’s a lot to learn in this episode:

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone,   Voting is at the root of our democracy. The stakes of this election can give someone heartburn (I got my Zantac ready)! Lucky enough, we got a group of medical professionals making it easy for doctors and patients to register to vote. Their organization is called Vote Health 2020 and they are nonpartisan. Dr. Stella Safo, who is a cofounder, comes on the hotseat to talk about what this organization is doing and how you can take action. Dr. Stella Safo is a HIV primary care physician with experience in clinical transformation and healthcare redesign within Mount Sinai Health System and Premier Inc, where she respectively serves as an Assistant Professor and Strategic Advisor.  Dr. Safo received her medical education from Harvard Medical School and a masters degree in public health with a focus on global health at the Harvard School of Public Health; she completed a residency in Primary Care and Social

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!   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org

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 – @physicianonfire Dr. David Rhoiney - SurgiFI – @fisurgi   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox    

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, top GI specialist Dr. Darrell Gray joins me to discuss Chadwick Boseman's cancer diagnosis and subsequent death. 

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode, we continue our discussion on articles that have been recently retracted by prominent journals. Up next is the article published by the Journal of American Health Association called Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity: Evolution of Race and Ethnicity Considerations for the Cardiology Workforce in the United States of America From 1969 to 2019.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We break down the new beef on the internet–Joe Budden vs. Spotify. Joe Budden has been on Spotify for the past two years and is not happy with the terms of their agreement. There are big lessons doctors who have big followings on social media can gain from this conversation.We also talk about the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman.