Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Discover the secrets of storytelling that transforms your interview responses into engaging and memorable tales. Through structured stories, you'll learn how to let interviewers naturally uncover your key traits and experiences. Join us as we share strategies for smoothly integrating your personal background and interests, ensuring every story aligns seamlessly with the interview's core themes.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What if navigating the residency interview could be your secret weapon to securing the perfect match? Join us as we unravel the complexities of residency interviews, especially if you're aiming for a surgery residency with average board scores. Discover how to demonstrate your strengths through vivid, tangible experiences and why showing genuine interest is your ticket to success. This episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your medical career journey.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Join us as we talk about balancing the joy of a new home against its financial demands, offering a relatable glimpse into our ongoing journey of building a future while managing life's many commitments.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Unlock the secrets to acing residency interviews and shaping your medical career path with our latest episode. Join us as we unravel personal stories and advice on how to navigate the residency interview process. We promise you'll gain valuable insights into the differences between medical school and residency interviews, equipping you to tackle these challenges head-on. Timeline0:00 Introduction3:10 Residency interviews5:08 Talking yourself out of an interview.5:51 Quick update & story time on what's going on with The Darko's16:18 Residency Interview Skills25:56 Taking control over the interview.29:01 Role play scenario & advise on how to go about the residency interview.37:00 Tell a story that hits the themes of the interview.41:43 Asking the interviewer to give you time to organize your thoughts.42:53 Renee's story example to an interviewer.47:12 When to address a failure that you have.52:25 Role play example of someone who failed their board exam and how to go about it.55:50 How to leave a positive lasting impression & handle nervousness.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! https://darkos.lpages.co/newsletter-signup/ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Can you balance the art of being the business and running a business, all while navigating a medical career? This episode, equips you with essential strategies to secure your financial future and dive into entrepreneurship in the medical field.This conversation explains why legal expertise is paramount in this journey, especially when establishing a business in the medical sector.Timeline0:00 Introduction & Working night shifts as a locums doctor.4:45 Dr. Nii forgot he was on call.8:54 Q&A on creating a locums company for nurses.12:26 Figuring out how much locums companies are charging15:22 How we managed to run our locums company.19:13 Getting a lawyer to review your contracts.21:16 Do you want to run the business or be the business?24:30 Listening to your employees.25:31 Quick tour of Dr. Nii's hotel room when on a locums assignment.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! https://darkos.lpages.co/newsletter-signup/ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Join us for a captivating conversation with Kristi Olsen, the visionary behind Beginly Health, as we unpack the challenges and solutions in physician recruitment. With Beginly Health, doctors gain not only a powerful tool for career advancement but also a renewed sense of urgency in shaping their professional journeys. Tune in to discover how you, too, can harness these innovative solutions to redefine your medical career.Timeline0:00 Introduction2:34 Interview season for residents & how crucial is Beginly Health during this time.5:30 Secrets from a recruiter.10:24 Are you asking the right questions during your interviews?11:33 How does Beginly Health work?19:35 How the interview process looks like for Beginly Health.24:03 Does Beginly Health have Locums or temporary positions?29:01 Lifestyles & Health systems.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsLINKS MENTIONED - beginlyhealth.com/drniiSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii explains his personal journey into locum tenens work, a decision driven by the desire for autonomy and a healthier work-life balance. Gain insights into how proactive choices can safeguard your financial future and support your professional and personal commitments.Independent contracting in medicine offers unparalleled flexibility and growth opportunities. While this path may not fit everyone's lifestyle, it can be a rewarding avenue for physicians at any career stage.Timeline0:00 Introduction1:13 Being away from family for work and why?5:41 Why I love working as a locum doctor.8:08 Is locums for everyone?FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What if the rigorous board certification exams aren't the gold standard for assessing surgical skill? We challenge this notion by shedding light on the stress and logistical headaches of recertification processes. Dr. Renee also shares her experience at a Canadian hospital. To conclude we answer questions on going for medical missions while raising a family and also starting your own locum agency.Timeline0:00 Introduction1:27 American Board Of Surgery Re-Certification Test.8:53 The purpose of Re-Certification.13:25 Dr. Renee's Experience at a Hospital in Canada.17:36 Answering Questions on Medical Missions and Raising a Family.29:38 Starting A Locums Agency.42:32 Story Time On Locums Scenarios & Contract Agreements.47:04 You Need a Lawyer before signing any contract.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! https://darkos.lpages.co/newsletter-signup/ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Join us as we welcome Dr. Cedric Dark, an ER doctor and thoughtful author, who shares his journey in writing "Under the Gun: An ER Doctor's Cure for America's Gun Epidemic." Spurred into action by the NRA's provocative suggestion for doctors to "stay in their lane," Dr. Dark offers a compelling analysis of gun policy through the lens of his dual experiences as a physician and gun owner.Timeline.0:00 Introduction1:17 Why Dr. Cedric Dark wrote the book "Under The Gun".5:30 Losing family members to gun violence.7:14 Policy recommendations for gun violence prevention.10:20 Guns and mental illness14:17 Why is it hard to implement gun policies17:19 How the book "Under The Gun" was received by doctors18:58 Gun ownership responsibility21:55 Deaths from gun fire.24:18 Doing your part as a doctor in reducing gun violence27:40 Motivation for getting a gun28:44 Destructive capabilities of a gunFREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsLINKS MENTIONED To buy the book “Under The Gun” - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Gun-Doctors-Americas-Epidemic/dp/1421449110SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What if you could reshape your career and lifestyle with the freedom and flexibility you’ve always dreamed of? In this episode, we explore the exciting world of locum tenens work, sharing insights on how to start your own locums company, medical malpractice insurance and why every doctor should consider doing locums.Timeline0:00 Introduction2:47 What y'all say Friday! Ask us anything y'all.3:29 Working 24 hour shifts as a doctor.7:44 Billing & Getting paid as a locums doctor10:47 How to Start a Locums Agency.14:08 Not working on important days of your life.16:24 Medical malpractice for locums doctors21:53 Rates vs travel expenses as locums doctors28:12 Why consider doing locums?35:44 Is there a Diddy in medicine y'all?FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsLINKS MENTIONED App for sending out receipts - https://www.waveapps.com/To learn Ins and Outs of locums - https://locumstory.com/SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! https://darkos.lpages.co/newsletter-signup/ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/