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!Inflation is here and there aren’t many people out there who are fans of it either. Gas and food prices are through the roof (among other consumables). But there might be a small silver lining in this if you have some extra cash lying around. Treasury I Bonds (issued by the U.S. Treasury) have been very enticing lately. This is not just because they’re considered safe, but also because the interest rate is tied to the government’s measure of inflation. TLDR: The higher inflation goes, the higher the interest rates on I Bonds. Dr. Leif Dahleen, also known as Physician on Fire, is on the show to discuss the basics of I Bonds. Things to expect in this episode:What are US Treasury I BondsHow are US Treasury I Bonds calculatedThe Pros & Cons of using Treasury I BondsWhy does Physician on Fire recommend Treasury I BondsWho should be purchasing these bondsPhysician on Fire’s Step by Step Guide on Treasury I Bonds: How, When, a

SEND 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 loansFill out the Docs Outside the Box SurveyThe Batman brief reviewWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarkoJoin our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniida

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 FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarkoJoin our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: [email protected] Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comI’m cooking up flavorful food with Factor while on locum

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nerissa Kreher is a Chief Medical Officer of a biotech company and a Pediatric Endocrinologist. She transitioned into biotech early in her career and brings 15 years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Nerissa talks about how she got started in the pharmaceutical industryShe explains the differences in job titles of medical affairs,  clinical development,  and drug safetyA description of her work/life balanceHow moving between companies allowed her to climb the ladder to successThe importance of networking to get a foot in the door for pharmaceutical jobsWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!  TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarkoJoin o

SEND 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 an aggressive loan repayment planHow Dr. Lucie turned her back pain into art for herself and othersHow she roped the dean of her medical school into babysitting her daughterHow one of Dr. Nii's mindset episodes helped Dr. Lucie stop stalling and take action Check out Dr. Lucie's artistry at www.phoenixnoirdesigns.comWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL S

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Things to expect in this episode:Our podcast has a new descriptionUpdates on my first four months with Atomic HabitsI’ve been working out for 16 weeks straight (T25)Waking up at 5 am4 Books in 4 monthsWill by Will SmithThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonAtomic HabitsYou Are A Badass by Jen SinceroEating healthy on locums assignments with FactorWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDI’m cooking up flavorful food with Factor while on locums. Click HERE to get $40 off the 1st Box you order!!!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko  Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: [email protected] Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodc

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Things to expect in this episode:What is physician leadership?Does being a doctor mean that one is a natural leader?Learn to ask questions on topics that are unfamiliar to you in order to better serve your patient. Doctors should view themselves as business owners which means educating themselves about all topics related to the field.It is important to inspire our team members as a doctor.Discussing what is and the importance of marketing.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko  Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: [email protected] Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Things to expect in this episode:We’re in Denver, CO at the AACOM Educating Leaders Conference! We talk about our responses during the first-ever panel dedicated to Dr. Meta Christy, the first Black Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. We’re partnering with locumstory.com on a special campaign this year. We give you a brief rundown of the common questions that are answered on their platform.Dr. Renée recaps her answer on the panel about what medical school leaders need to know about pre-meds.Dr. Nii rounds it out with his response to “what’s the biggest issue facing docs financially?”WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko  Join our communityText text word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: [email protected] Pod

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Brook Choulet is a concierge psychiatrist and the Founder of Choulet Wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is also still a resident!  Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Brook discloses how she works with high-profile clients like the NBA's Phoenix Suns.Defining what concierge medicine is.How Dr. Choulet started her business as a residentDr. Choulet discusses the difficulties she faced starting her business while in residencyDr. Nii explains what moonlighting is. Dr. Choulet discusses her first awkward experience with a patient having her phone numberResources:Dr. Brook Choulet: www.brookchouletmd.com WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD) INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko  Join o

SEND 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 of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!! FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko  JOIN MY COMMUNITYText PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: [email protected] Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-o

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Param is a radiologist, real estate investor, and coach who helps individuals get to financial independence through real estate investing.Today, she discusses how she spent her first 10 years post-residency saving and investing in stocks. After a series of moves by her hospital including cutting 8 weeks of annual vacation time; Dr. Param knew she had to change her moves to regain control of her time and career. Eventually, she discovered real estate was the answer for her. Since then, she was able to hit financial independence quicker than just investing in stocks and or saving.  Things you’ll learn in this episode:Why investing wisely is better than saving more or earning moreHow real estate investing outperforms index fund investingHow to reach financial independence faster Resources:Generational Wealth MD MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!  WATCH

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What if I told you that your inability to hang onto your New Year’s Resolutions has less to do with motivation and more to do with the daily habits/systems you have in place to support that Resolution?   Are we wasting our time on making goals in life?    Nii reviews Atomic Habits by James Clear   Things to expect in this episode: The book in 3 sentences Who should read this book? How the book has changed me My Top 3 quotes MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko     JOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: [email protected]   Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   This episode is sponsored by:   Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coach

SEND 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 THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko     JOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: [email protected]   Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com     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   Set For Life Insur

SEND 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 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko     JOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: [email protected]   Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   This episode is sponsored by Locumstory.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Sam Meraj has been Senior Director of Quality, Safety, and Reporting for large national retail chains. I’m talking about the places where you buy groceries, purchase televisions, and even get an oil change for your car at the same time.In this episode, we discuss the details of her job as well as:When she knew clinical medicine was not for herHer advice on how to find similar jobsHer advice on money and relationships to professional women Resources:Sam Meraj, MBBS  MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko JOIN MY COMMUNITYText PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: [email protected] Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com

SEND 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 fund Other savings goals outside of an emergency fund MAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWD CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko     JOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: [email protected]   Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Divorce is not fun. There is nothing earth-shattering about that statement. Divorce not only can be devastating to your emotions, but it can be a bombshell to your personal finance. Does it always have to be this way? In this episode, we’re interviewing Dr. X on how she was able to have a cheap and amicable divorce for only $1000. That’s right, I said it - a divorce during the COVID pandemic for only $1000.  I love Dr. X episodes because you get raw, unfiltered discussions about how folks feel about certain topics.  Things you’ll learn in this episode:Inventory the reasons you are fearful or hesitant to divorceConsult with a reputable family law attorneyInventory what money can’t buy and use this in negotiations WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko  JOIN MY COMMUNITYText PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: [email protected] Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodc

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.”-Tony Robbins I’m sure he’s not the first person to say or even think this, but he’s one of the most successful to do so. What’s the point of reaching all the goals you set for yourself, only to feel lonely or depressed at the finish line? This is a common problem for high achievers; especially Type-A individuals.  Dr. Brad Bellard, who is a mindset and performance coach for men, joins us on this episode to discuss success without personal fulfillment.  Dr. Brad is an Amazon best-selling author, national speaker, and host of the podcast ELITE PerfoMENce with Dr. Brad addressing topics related to the spiritual, personal, and professional development of men. Dr. Brad is also a double-boarded non-surgical Sports Medicine physician and Regenerative Medicine Specialist. He has worked with multiple professional teams including as assistant team doctor for the NBA Dallas Maveri

SEND 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 dental school with $250k of student loan debt and was able to pay it off in less than 5 years. During that time she also became an entrepreneur. Dr. Clerisme now coaches professionals on how to pay down debt responsibly while also creating generational wealth. Things you’ll learn in this episode:How not to feel overwhelmed if you got a ton of debtKey strategies for paying off debtHow Dr. Clerisme financially made it through COVID lockdowns as a non-essential healthcare providerWhy goal setting is important Reso

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