Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Brian Williams takes us on a compelling journey from trauma-critical care to becoming an influential advocate against gun violence. He shares his transformative experiences and insights, drawing from his book "The Bodies Keep Coming." We explore the challenging intersections of racism, violence, and healthcare through Dr. Williams' journey as a Black trauma surgeon.Timeline0:00 Introduction & How Dr. Nii met Dr. Brian Williams5:41 Have we given up the fight on gun violence?8:26 Fighting gun violence and the necessary policies.14:33 Dr. Williams' journey as a Black trauma surgeon, joining politics & running for congress.20:54  What Dr. Williams is currently doing.23:11 Non-traditional career paths & the importance of creating a unique career journey.28:02 Connect with Dr. Brian & how to get a signed copy of his book with a 25% discount.FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsLINKS MENTIONED Website - https://brianwilliamsmd.com/https://brianwilliamsmd.com/book - Use the Promo code DOTB to get 25% off and a signed copy of the book.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/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Get ready to uncover the essential strategies for safeguarding your medical career with disability insurance. Joined by Jamie Fleischner from Set For Life Insurance, we promise insights that can secure your financial future and we explore why early action in obtaining disability insurance is crucial. As we shift focus to long-term care insurance, the discussion gets personal about the financial implications of aging and healthcare costs. Wrapping up, we encourage you to start planning your financial future with trusted advisors who truly understand your needs.Timeline00:00 Why get a disability insurance while you are still young.10:38 Supplementing the policy given by your employer13:19 The financial aspect of insurance policies.15:37 Do you get insurance if you have pre-existing health issues?16:48 Pregnancy, IVF & Mental Health Insurance Exclusions.24:00 Difference between group policy, individual policy and association policy.27:34 Establishing your individual coverage needs.32:50 Paying your own disability insurance as a locums doctor35:42 Long term care insuranceFREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsLINKS MENTIONED - https://www.setforlifeinsurance.comSIGN 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 www.setforlifeinsurance.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!This episode takes you through my personal journey of finally buying a home in New Jersey, where my family and I have rented for half a decade. I tackle the question of renting versus buying from the unique perspective of a healthcare professional. I also discuss my fitness journey with the help of "Atomic Habits" and the Future app. I also answer a question on locums and I round up the conversation with a tech talk, comparing Android and iPhone experiences and reflecting on the evolution of personal tech preferences.Timeline00:00 Introduction02:09 Finally Purchasing A Home20:44 Dr. Nii's Fitness journey43:35 Locums Q&A 53:50 iPhones vs Pixel phones and watchFREE DOWNLOAD 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums📢 Attention all Pre-Meds and Medical Students:Sign up for Become the Change: Broadening Perspectives for Pre-Medical and Medical Students on Diverse Opportunities Within MedicineHosted by KCU's SNMA chapter on October 24, 2024. 7 - 8:30pm CSTClick this link to register: https://bit.ly/3YuMlW1LINKS MENTIONEDNike Metcon 5 - https://amzn.to/3BI4g2PFuture App: https://www.future.co/Contact us for your 1st month freeGoogle Pixel 9XL Pro: https://amzn.to/3BDrerDGoogle Pixel Watch 3: https://amzn.to/3NllhlNPull-up Bar: https://amzn.to/403ix46Weight Lifting Glove: https://amzn.to/3NlxmHKSIGN 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 www.setforlifeinsurance.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!0:01 Should Married Couples Combine Finances?8:50 Financial Planning in Relationships16:32 Financial Transparency in Marriage20:54 Financial Involvement in Relationships28:29 The Benefits of Combining Finances32:27 Navigating Financial Disparities in Marriagehttps://www.doximity.com/articles/736a778f-eba2-41e8-a6e6-c6a3f082d19b

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!00:00:00 Locums and Family Life Balancing00:09:05 LLC vs PLLC00:16:42 Benefits of Locums and Business Ownership00:22:19 Navigating the Future of Locums00:32:43 Social Media and Professional Boundaries

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Joining Nii on this episode of Docs Outside the Box is James Dockery who brings over 40 years of diversified legal experience to this discussion on the benefits of hiring a lawyer to review and negotiate physician contracts. Dockery is a UNC School of Law graduate and is a labor and employment expert and former judge advocate in the US Air Force.  Things to expect in this episode:The difference between negotiating and reviewing a contractThe cost of hiring a lawyer to review or negotiate a contractMistakes physicians make when attempting to negotiate their own contactHow to vet a lawyerNegotiating more than just the salary, including bonusesGuest Contact Information:Email: jdockery@doclawgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dockery-2829986/WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860Instagram: @docsoutsidetheboxLinkedIn: Nii-Daako DarkoTikTok: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comThis episode is edited by: Your Podcast PalThis episode was sponsored byProvider Solutions & Development

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Nii and Renée come together to discuss a recent study published by Health Affairs that contrasts the lack of diversity among US physicians to the impact of debt on the populations that are underrepresented in medicine. The study asserts that understanding the differential burden of debt by race and ethnicity may help to determine strategies to address the lack of diversity, including scholarships, debt relief and financial guidance. Things to expect in this episode:Nii & Renee’s micro and macro habits, plus motivation vs. systemsNii checks in with his mentee, and the role significant others play in career plans Outgoing surgeon from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons attacks affirmative action in presentationThe oftentimes prohibitive financial investment of going to medical school, including applying to and being dismissed fromMedical student, devastated by her total medical school debt, posts on InstagramInternational Healthcare Volunteers: ihcv.orgHealth Affairs article, Differences in Debt Among Postgraduate Medical Residents by Self-Designated Race and Ethnicity, 2014-2019WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is edited by:Your Podcast PalThis episode is sponsored byLocumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We start off by giving a special shout-out to Dr. Ruchi Amin, a pediatric surgeon who’s been tuning into our podcast for insights on locum tenens and non-traditional healthcare roles. We also discuss our recent medical mission trip to Ghana and the behind-the-scenes logistics. We wrap up with a discussion on navigating the transition from residency to practice.Things to expect in this episode:IG Shoutout to Dr. Ruchi AminHaving options as a doctorOpportunities that don't work for you are just another job opening.You need a lawyer to look at all your contracts.The importance of clinical examinations.SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED ON OUR UPCOMING LOCUMS COURSE.SIGN 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!We kick things off with breaking news of J-Lo and Ben Affleck's latest split, some fun moments from the recent Olympic track and field events, including the unforgettable breakdancing kangaroo! We also talk about the skepticism some senior attendings might have about locums, offering a counter-narrative on the benefits of this career path.Things to expect in this episode:J-Lo and Ben Affleck split.Our take on The Olympics that recently ended.Our first impressions on our apartment in Ghana.Advice to a resident who matched and has a residency gap year break.Advice to a new graduate looking forward to going into locums.Why senior attendings try to deter new graduates from going into locums.SIGN 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.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.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!Ever wondered what it’s like to practice medicine on your own terms? Our latest episode takes you on an eye-opening journey through our current mission in Ghana, where we're setting up a mini clinic in Kumasi. But that’s not all! This episode promises a rich mix of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and reflective conversations you won’t want to miss.Things to expect in this episode:Touring Ghana and doing medical missions.Picking extra shifts to be able to take kids for camps.Long term relationship with patients for different medical specialties.Patient relationships when doing Locums.LINKS MENTIONED Our vacation last year in Ghana - https://youtu.be/o7CZerPiomESIGN 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.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com