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!There is more to medicine than just memorizing textbooks or doing well on exams. Your bedside manner, working with staff, and communication with your colleagues is just as important. Basically, what is the experience people and patients should have when they meet and interact with you? That’s what we call a brand. A quick Google search of ‘brand’ and you’ll find that it is the way a product, company, or individual is perceived by those who experience it. When is the last time someone in medical school or residency talked to you about branding as a doctor?  In today’s episode, we learn the top secrets to branding as a doctor. Dr. Guy Kezirian, board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of the Physician CEO program will be leading this masterclass. Physician CEO is a business immersion program located at Northwestern University’s Kellog School of Management. Ladies and gentlemen - that’s a Top 5 Business School! Here are som

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We talk about Fugees 25th anniversary tour being postponed to 2022 Medical residents, also known as Junior Doctors in Australia are in a class-action lawsuit against the Ministry of Health in Victoria and  New South Wales.  Claim documents More explanation of the class-action lawsuit Maurice Blackburn lawfirm Renee & Nii talk about Renee’s bad credit score Renee teaches about the 1% rule  Renee teaches about Capitalization Rate (a.k.a. - The Cap Rate) 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:   Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com   Locum St

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii reads a section from Chapter 2 of Austin Kleon’s book: Show Your Work Talk about sharing more of behind the scenes with the podcast production Drs. Nii & Renee talk about how many hours doctors on duty should work How you lose your post-call day Renee’s hard stance on working 24-hour shifts Nii’s advice to medical residents on how student loans play into the ability to say “No” early in their careers.  Effect on patient safety with resident/doctor duty hours Flexible doctor duty hours vs standard ACGME duty hours and effects on resident satisfaction and patient outcomes Why we started investing in real estate Purchasing real estate to help buy our time back Using Awning to help us purchase single-family homes What Nii’s watching: King Richard The Batman Squid Games What Renee’s watching: Law and Order: Organized Crime Ordinary Joe RDC World Squid Game   WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! http

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii reads Apple Podcast reviews, email, and a great question for a long-time listener. Why we decided to fire our first property manager for our rental property.  We’re using Awning to help us purchase our next rental property in Texas.  Nii’s picks for championship as the NBA season begins. Nii’s recommendations on Apple’s new M1x & M1Pro chips   WE GOT A YOUTUBE CHANNEL YA’LL: https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: [email protected] 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   Sponsors: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox   Locum Story. Learn how locum tenens help doctors make more, and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out at www.locumstory

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Jamal Dixon is an internal medicine physician based out of Atlanta, Ga. He is a cancer survivor after being diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer in his 3rd year of residency. He started his medical education at Meharry Medical College. After graduation, he completed his medical training at Grady hospital through the Morehouse School of Medicine. He specializes in the management of acute and chronic health conditions with a primary focus on preventative and holistic care.Dr. Dixon now uses his experience as a patient to provide counseling services for familial, and spousal caregivers of patients who are dealing with acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses. He also has a specialized focus on the unseen plight of caregivers and medical PTSD.Resources: The Caregivers Sanctuary IG: @thecaregivingdoc FaceBook: Jamal Rashad  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarkoJOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renee talk about: Book: Show Your Work New sponsor for the podcast (Locumstory.com) 4 week update with Renee being biz manager Starting a UTMA for the kids Apple to let doctors & EMR companies review smartwatch data   WE GOT A YOUTUBE CHANNEL YA’LL: https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko   Resources: Show your work   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: [email protected] 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   This episode is sponsored by: 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   Locum Story. Learn how locum tenens help doctors make more, and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out at www.locumstory.com

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]: 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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