Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us as we address a question from Jay on how to balance working while studying. Through personal stories and actionable advice, we explain why your medical school dreams remain within reach with strategic planning and unwavering determination. FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens -...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Balancing a job while preparing for medical school can feel like an impossible task. It's a rocky terrain many pre-meds must navigate. We start off with Dr. Nii giving his own story of being rejected from med school twice and how he changed his strategy and later got accepted. We then lay out practical stra...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us for a discussion about prenuptial agreements among physicians as we reveal why we ultimately decided against a prenup in our marriage. We also reflect on a recent presentation at the Student National Medical Association conference where we educated medical students about physician income streams and fina...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We dive into the crucial financial knowledge gap in medical education and share powerful insights from our session at the Student National Medical Association's annual conference. We also talk about why the journey from pre-med to medical leadership positions showcased at this conference reminds us all why...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Our discussion stems from a shocking case of obstetrical abuse where an attending deliberately created a fourth-degree laceration on a Black patient who had just delivered her baby without complications, solely so a resident could practice the repair. We go deep into how medical training can sometimes cross seri...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Prepare to be captivated by our deep dive into Ryan Coogler's ambitious film "Sinners" that delivers stunning visuals, powerful performances, and weaves themes of racism, colonialism, and religious tension into a horror framework. FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - ht...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Jim Dahle, the founder of White Coat Investor joins us in sharing candid insights on real estate investment for physicians, challenging common home ownership myths and helping doctors align investment strategies with their lifestyle goals. Our conversation then shifts to the recent disruptions to student loa...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Drawing from personal experience, buying a home during residency remains a significant financial gamble. If you're a medical student approaching residency and considering buying your first home, contemplating a real estate investment, or reevaluating your financial protection strategy, this episode provides...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! According to The White Coat Investor, the fastest path to build wealth and attain financial independence as a doctor is through building a rental empire. Physicians face unique challenges when building wealth through real estate while balancing demanding careers and family life. This conversation explores the cr...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The financial landscape for physicians has never been more complex. Student loan strategies have become particularly challenging with policy changes occurring almost weekly. For those pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness, the advice remains steady: stay the course. PSLF was established through Congressional...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us for a Q&A session with Dr. Jim Dahle, the founder of The White Coat Investor. We asked him questions on various topics like, whether doctors are white collar or blue collar workers, PSLF, Locums and real estate investment timing. FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https:...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Are you feeling trapped by crushing student loan debt? Well you're not alone. In our conversation, we reveal how we transitioned from traditional medical employment to locum tenens work even with so much debt.  Beyond the money, we also talked about other topics like discrimination during our pre-med, medic...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Can I change how I practice medicine when I'm drowning in so much debt? This is a question that we are answering on how we managed to pay off a staggering $662,000 in student loans while transitioning out of traditional medicine. If you are ready to rethink how you practice medicine, listen to discover prac...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this raw, unfiltered conversation we take personal turns to address how we dealt with discrimination in medicine. From being questioned about academic achievements to facing targeted harassment during training. We also talked about pursuing locums which is an alternative practice model for physicians. So whet...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii and Renée return from their Disney vacation to discuss Money Trap #5. This conversation is about what physicians, at every level, should be spending their money on. They also discuss the perceived notion that all doctors are millionaires and the reality and implications of overspending.   Things to expect in...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We discuss whether Dr. Nii has what it takes to achieve his fitness goals of breaking 20 Minutes in a 5K Race and also benching 250 pounds. We then relate it to taking the MCAT's and studying in med school. Whether you're a pre-med student or a medical trainee this episode delivers a powerful message t...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us for an insightful and fun conversation as we answer a listener's question on becoming a better candidate before applying to med school, even with a low GPA. We discuss what it truly takes to pursue medical school as a non-traditional student and why having a master's degree doesn't automat...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Your dreams of becoming a doctor don't come with an expiration date, but they do require careful planning and strategy especially for non-traditional students. In this episode we advise a listener who is interested in getting into med school on the steps she can take to increase her chances of being admitte...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Drawing from our combined experiences, we tackle a question from our longtime listener Jamar, on which medical specialties truly allow physicians to leave their work at work, maintaining boundaries between professional and personal lives?  Listen now to gain perspective on which paths might give you the best cha...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Work-life balance in medicine isn't about finding time away from work. It's about knowing what works for you. Satisfaction in medicine often comes down to finding the practice style that matches your preferences. FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The transition to residency brings excitement and new challenges but it also introduces the harsh reality of bullying in medical training. We explore strategies to identify, address, and overcome mistreatment during residency with our guest, Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew. She shares her experiences with bullying as the s...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! When facing a bully in medicine, your strongest defense is competence. Identifying problematic programs before committing to them is very important. If you've ever faced professional intimidation or worry about encountering it in your medical career, this discussion offers practical wisdom on how to navigat...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Bullying during residency has become normalized through what Dr. Bilbrew calls a "trauma response," where attending physicians justify harsh treatment with the familiar refrain: "I survived, so you should too." Dr. Bilbrew then shares powerful strategies for handling bullying in medical resid...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii shares his experience conquering a Spartan 5K Race with his boys. From the mud pits, rope climbs, among many other activities. He also shares his fitness goals for this year. FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums LINKS MEN...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We explore the puzzling behavior of patients who seek hospital care yet refuse recommended treatments. This fascinating contradiction guides our conversation, sparked by a viral video of a mother who brought her child to the hospital but proudly announced her refusal of prescribed medication. Have y’all ever enc...