Docs Outside The Box

SEND 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 makin...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! As we navigate the tumultuous seas of medical education's financial demands, you'll discover the myriad of ways it shapes decisions, lifestyles, and the future of healthcare. Joined by Dr. Love Anani from the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), we're celebrating 60 years of the organizati...

SEND 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 with...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Ever been blindsided by a mammoth tax bill you didn't see coming? That's the story of a locum surgeon, who found himself owing thousands to the IRS, despite having a CPA. This incident sparked a crucial conversation about the struggles of finding a responsive and reliable CPA, the essence of seeking pr...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! 🪽 This episode is dedicated to the late Dr. Jamal Dixon, a previous guest whose relentless spirit and advocacy amidst his cancer battle continue to inspire us. Ep 245 - He beat stomach cancer while in residency   As we raise a toast to our 10-year anniversary, we can't help but share the pearls of wisdom w...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Ever wondered what it's like to draw parallels between the fast-paced world of professional basketball and the intricate journey to becoming a doctor? This episode invites you on an enlightening exploration of the shared lessons from both fields, inspired by none other than basketball legend LeBron James. H...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Ever wondered what it's like to step off the beaten path and start your own locum tenens agency? We're two locums doctors who did just that, and we're here to share our unique journey. Answering the questions of 2 ER docs who want to start their own agency, we discuss our adventure from leaving pe...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The docs celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day! What a great transition into a discussion about working on the holidays. As locums, it’s easy for them to choose the dates they want to work, but they offer up 5 ways to make it easier for docs to work on the holidays. Things to expect in th...

SEND 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...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! “It’s our standard contract.” As doctors looking for jobs, we hear this all too often from hospitals and practices. Jon Appino, founder of Contract Diagnostics, is back to debunk the myths of the “standard contract.” Jon talks about why doctors should have standard contracts reviewed because standard doesn’t nec...

SEND 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...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We’re back with our guest Jon Appino, founder of Contract Diagnostics. We’re going through the process of contract reviews and negotiations. Especially as we get closer to the season of residents and fellows getting their first attending jobs, this convo is one that you’re gonna wanna share out. Things to expect...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We’re talking to Jon Appino, founder of Contract Diagnostics, about why negotiating contracts is vital for doctors to have a great working experience. Jon shares what doctors should consider when approached with a contract by a hospital or practice. He also tells the story about how not getting a contract review...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Drs. Nii and Renée are back sharing how and why they started their locum tenens company, Equal Access Health. This is the third episode in the locum tenens series, answering the questions asked by two ER doctors who want to quit their jobs to start a locums agency.  This episode focuses on why and how every locu...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The docs stream LIVE as invited guest speakers to the Fundamentals of Interprofessional Practice class at the Rosalind Franklin School of Health Sciences . Using their usual playful banter, they share the impact of debt, the importance of money management for health professionals, and the failures and lessons th...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The docs break down the process of getting your first locums gig. They share their own experiences of learning about locums for the first time and having to navigate through before locums was all the rave.  Things to expect in this episode: The surprising person who first mentioned locums to Dr. Renée How many l...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The docs get a question from a 4th-year surgery resident about how to take journaling about his experiences as a resident to the next step and start sharing his content with the public. Then they dive into accomplished Harvard surgeon Dr. Carrie Cunnigham’s speech announcing that she struggles with substance abu...

SEND 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...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this fun episode, Dr. Nii and Dr. Renée chop it up about some IG reels that are trending. Things to expect in this episode: Philippines nursing school hack to avoid student loans Mother causes her children stress by taking them through a personal finance exercise Nurse shares her cautionary message about dati...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this episode, Drs. Nii & Renee discuss: Is there a Deion Sanders-like person in medicine? Coco Gauff wins the US Open vs the long journey of becoming a doctor Dr. Qaali Hussein’s video on fitting into medicine Physician Burnout  & Depression Report by Medscape discussion Catching up with Dr. Steven Br...

SEND 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 Podcast Did you get into medicine to be broke? Biggest a-ha moments over the last 10 years of practice Dr. Renee realized how hard it was to focus on marriage vs her career aspirations. Dr. Nii talks about the hardest part of medicine Docs...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this episode, you’ll get a reintroduction to Dr. Nii Darko. We’re talking about everything from growing up in New York City, finding out when he wanted to be a doctor, applying to medical school twice, and his life as a locum tenens trauma surgeon. Things to expect in this episode: Getting rejected from medic...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii is joined by Eric McGlothen, CPA and CEO of Eric McGlothen, LLC, to kick off a special tax series for doctors looking to save on taxes and build wealth. Eric brings over 20 years of experience to a conversation focused on teaching physicians and other high-earning professionals how to give less of their mone...

SEND 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: Doctor...

SEND 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.  We’ve officially completed our medical mission and are now taking the next week to spend time with family in...