Docs Outside The Box

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 debt How to mentally get over taking over a spouse’s debts Shares his quick blue to start putting money in stock market Dr. Nii shares his 2 cents on people struggling to budget The risks of taking...

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: @drnii...

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 benefits The positive IRS tax benefits of being an independent contractor   Resources: Th...

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 / doctor Nina’s biggest pain point as a IMG student The bad advice on the internet for IMGs The biggest hurdle for IMGS   Resources: drninalum.com ihcv.org   Twitter: @drn...

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 means How much debt we dealth with Make the mon...

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 Ke...

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.   T...

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...

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? Fac...

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...

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 p...

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 ta...

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 u...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good everyone! Did you know that there is a growing movement of individuals and couples retiring in their 40s and for some even earlier? This is called being Financially Independent & Retiring Early movement. It’s safe to say that joining the FIRE movement requires not just discipline but a huge chang...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good everyone! Let’s go back to Episode 1! You’re going to hear from Dr. Carmen Brown, an OB/GYN who now practices in Australia. She is a southwest Atlanta native who started her medical career in Athens, Georgia. After being fed up with all the typical frustrations doctors have, she and her husband liter...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What's good everyone! Take a listen on my thoughts on Naomi Osaka and how that relates to medical training. I dive into the big takeaways after five years of podcasting.   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe t...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What's good everyone! This one is for pre-meds! Dr. Renee talks about The Pre-Med to Prepared Summit that starts June 4th - 6th. The Pre-med to Prepared Summit is a 3-day event dedicated to developing the mindset of pre-meds underrepresented in medicine into that of top-choice applicants for medical schools...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good everyone. This is a new series that is starting called: “Sh*t I wish I knew in residency.” Pretty simple concept, right? We’re so busy saving our patient’s lives, we think there’s no time to learn other stuff. Well, that other stuff are things like: 1. How to manage your money; 2. What happens if you...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good! Are there times when you feel disrespected at work but feel like you lack the words/gumption to give a good response? Not to worry, Dr. Renee is here to the rescue. In this episode, you’ll hear how she turned a slight into a boss/power move.   Transcription:   (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Are you planning to buy bitcoin but unsure 'cause the concept of it can be hard to grasp? Get a clear understanding of the ins and out when it comes to crypto investing as The Investing Tutor, Dr. Hans returns to talk about bitcoin! Listen on as he demystifies and breaks down the concept of bitcoin, how to...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good everyone. Dr. Renee and I are answering a listener’s question. This doctor finds himself in a significant amount of debt ranging from car & truck loans ($1800/month), home mortgage, and even medical equipment ($7000/month). He also expresses the stress that comes along with dealing with this amou...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Do you really need 50 pairs of shoes or sneakers? Do you really need the newest iPhone? Do you really need to keep up all of those acquaintances you have? Do you need an expensive house, car, and spouse? These are questions you’re going to have to ask and answer after listening to today’s episode? Purchasing ite...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good everyone!  We all know that money talks in a relationship aren’t the smoothest especially when the breadwinner is the female. Today, we have more and more women going into medical school and graduating compared to men, which means that... it’s more likely that they’re going to earn more than their pa...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good everyone!  In this episode, we’re talking about empowerment and staying true to yourself! Dr. Renee will be joining me for this exciting episode!  You’re going to hear about our recent partnership with Provider Solutions & Development. I am sharing a story that even Dr. Renee hasn't heard be...

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What’s good everyone! A lot of things happened since the last episode went out but today Dr. Renee joins me in this episode for update 11.2! We’ll be talking about things that are affecting you all the way from med school as well as the important things happening around the world, and we keep it real!   Here’s w...