Docs Outside The Box

Apr 10 2024 167
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Docs Outside the Box is a fusion of money, medicine, and pop culture. After paying off $662,000 in student loan debt, quitting their jobs, and launching 3 businesses, husband and wife, Drs. Nii and Renée Darko, have a lot to say about earning, saving, and investing your way to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. These two docs parley about personal finance, careers, and the real world. Tune in for the gems. 💎 Stay for the laughs .😂 Welcome to medicine’s new media!

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MD/PhD and still can't match into surgery? What next? #411

Apr 10 2024 13 mins  
Dr. Travelle Franklin-Ford Ellis, talks about her extraordinary shift from an MD/PhD candidate to a vanguard of health equity at Exact Sciences.Dr. Nii and Dr. Travelle talk about:Not matching into residency even with an MD/PhD.10 years of medical school and ending up not practicing on patients.What next after not matching?Advice to premeds who are trying to figure it out.Taking ri

Stethoscopes and Hashtags: Tales from the SNMA Annual Medical Conference. #410

Apr 01 2024 52 mins  
Dr. Nii & Renee discuss:Student National Medical Association Conference RecapGlobal Humanitarian PresentationSocial Media Influencers in Medical SchoolPre-meds and Medical Students Needing Mentorship$100, $75, $50 Giveaway WinnersLINKS MENTIONEDThe organisation that Dr. Nii & Renee use : ihcv.orgSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for th

Life in Scrubs: Financial Tips, Locum Tenens Q&A, Kate Middleton #409

Mar 26 2024 58 mins  
Dr. Nii & Renee discuss:How life changes in a split second in traumaGoing to Annual Medical Conference for SNMA at the end of the weekLocum Tenens Q&A from a listenerThoughts on Kate MiddletonThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live ReviewSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Send us a message HERE!Twitter

Healthcare to houses: Doctors building wealth. #408

Mar 18 2024 37 mins  
As a high-earner physician, discover how to leverage real estate syndications to carve out more personal time without sacrificing financial growth. Clint Harris from Nomad Capital joins us to share innovative investment strategies that repurpose old retail spaces into thriving self-storage facilities. Imagine a life where financial, location, and time independence converge, creatin

Uncovering the Nepal USMLE Score Cheating Scandal.

Mar 14 2024 25 mins  
Join us as we expose a troubling cheating scheme amongst Nepalese medical students sharing USMLE questions through Telegram. We're joined by Dr. Berry, who provides critical insight into the investigation that's left the medical community reeling and cast suspicion over the integrity of medical education for foreign graduates.Things to expect in this episode:The USMLE sco

Everything regarding Disability Insurance for Medical Professionals

Mar 11 2024 44 mins  
Ever imagine a scenario where, as a medical professional, you find yourself unable to work? Dr. Stephanie Pearson from Pearson and Ravitz joins us to discuss the often-ignored but critical importance of disability insurance, especially for those in the medical field. She sheds light on why securing this insurance early, like during residency, is not just smart but economical, as di

The Glaucomfleckens - Comedy, Marriage, & Sacrifice. #406

Mar 04 2024 67 mins  
In this episode, the Flanary duo—Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken—guide us with humor and humanity.Join us for an episode brimming with laughter, candidness, and wisdom from two figures who have carved a niche at the intersection of healthcare, social media, and the heart of everyday life.Things to expect in this episode:What The Glaucomfleckens skits say about the st

Medical students take advantage of national student organizations. #405

Feb 26 2024 64 mins  
Unlock the secrets to thriving in medical school as a minority student with insights from Ms. Logan Dean and Ms. Ja'Nia McPhatter. Dr.Renee and the guests navigate securing vital resources, mentorship, and the network necessary to not just survive, but excel in the competitive medical school setup. Logan and Ja'Nia , with their rich personal experiences, reveal how the SN

High Stakes Journey of International Medical Graduates in America #404

Feb 19 2024 48 mins  
Navigating the path to securing a residency in the U.S. as an International Medical Graduate comes with its set of unique challenges and profound triumphs.Join me as I sit down with Dr. Simrat Gill from Residents Medical to uncover the truth behind the skepticism IMGs face from U.S. residency program directors, and the barriers stemming from the unfamiliarity with medical education

Dr. Shivonne asks about locums and investing. #403

Feb 12 2024 52 mins  
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Shivonne Suttles, an insightful family medicine physician with a focus on obesity and weight management who wants to combat burnout by doing Locums.We talk about unrecognized efforts of African American, black, female doctors in primary care, and the unique challenges they face amidst the pressures of insurance and corporate demands. Things to expect