Docs Outside The Box

Dr. Nii Darko
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Jun 25, 2024 • 54min

From Security Guard to a Doctor: Resilience, Mentorship, and Diversity in Medicine. #416

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!From security guard to triple board resident doctor, Dr. Russell Ledet's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. He also explains how he balances being a resident, a dad, a husband and also a non-profit organizer.Things to expect in this episode:Giving back to the community.Being a pioneer African-American male in a medical specialty.From a security guard at a hospital to eventually becoming a doctor.The 15 White coats.Managing a non-profit while being a resident, a dad and a husband.LINKS MENTIONEDTo support The 15 White coats - https://www.the15whitecoats.org/SIGN 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: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.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
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Jun 18, 2024 • 31min

Social Media's Evolution in Medicine & Medical Missions. #415

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In the past, doctors who were social media influencers faced backlash from their colleagues and the public whereas recently, most patients expect doctors to have a social media presence to sort of prove their legitimacy.Things to expect in this episode:How social media presence has evolved in medicine.How Dr. Jason started and grew his social media following.Medical missions in the Bahamas.How The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) ensures students graduating are making the right decisions based on their student loan debts. SIGN 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: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!
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Jun 11, 2024 • 32min

Fitness, Communication and Boundaries in Healthcare: Self-Care for Doctors. #414 Part 3

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!As a doctor is your self-care routine truly adequate for the high-stress demands of a healthcare profession? Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee delve into effective strategies for maintaining regular workouts, the role of clear communication in a clinical setting and also setting boundaries for a sustainable career and healthy work-life balance. Things to expect in this episode:💎 Practicing clear communication with your colleagues.💎 Having boundaries in place as a doctor.💎 Being mindful of your diet especially when under stress at work.SIGN 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: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Pearson-Ravitz: Created by a physician for physicians. We empower physicians to protect their most valuable asset—their incomes—and life’s most important people—their families. Book a consultation today! Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!
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Jun 6, 2024 • 40min

Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Doctors. #414 Part2

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee discuss taking care of yourself as a doctor and some of the things they personally do to achieve this. Decision fatigue as a surgeon is REAL and most times prioritizing personal time ensures your mental and physical wellness.Things to expect in this episode:Working night shift as a doctor.Recent changes in the medical industry.Working out as a form of self care.Going for therapy as a doctor.Biting what you can chew as a resident and an attending doctor.SIGN 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! - https://drniidarko.com/contactTwitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.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
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Jun 4, 2024 • 16min

Kendrick vs. Drake Beef : Hip-Hop Rivalries. #414 Part1

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On this episode we dive into the recent rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, who have been dissing each other through songs for weeks.Things to expect in this episode:The biggest Rap beef of all time in hip-hop yet.The evolution of rap beefs from Roxanne Shante to Kool Moe Dee.How personal the rap bars were.Could the beef be a publicity stunt?SIGN 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: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!
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May 28, 2024 • 17min

Addiction to success as a Doctor and Regrets. #413 Part 2

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renée navigate the demands of careers that breed success addiction, particularly medicine. With candid discussions on the pressures to prioritize work over life and the generational shifts in work attitudes and approaches.Things to expect in this episode:Doing too much as a doctor.Striving to be the best in medicine and regrets.Justifying your existence in medicine.Addiction to success as a doctor.SIGN 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: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Pearson-Ravitz: Created by a physician for physicians. We empower physicians to protect their most valuable asset—their incomes—and life’s most important people—their families. Book a consultation today!
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May 21, 2024 • 20min

Reacting to Am I The A**hole situations. #413

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee react to videos on social media of people asking about situations in their lives and if they are the a**holes for how they handled it.Things to expect in this episode:Are verbal agreements legally binding?Would you out your sibling to an inlaw?Are you obligated to fulfill a verbal promise made before a falling out in a relationship?SIGN 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! - https://drniidarko.com/contactTwitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Pearson-Ravitz: Created by a physician for physicians. We empower physicians to protect their most valuable asset—their incomes—and life’s most important people—their families. Book a consultation today!
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May 14, 2024 • 52min

Why we rent and don't own a home as two doctors.#412

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!As two physicians we're challenging the norms of homeownership, and why sometimes, renting may just be your golden ticket to freedom and flexibility.Renting or buying a house isn't just a simple checkbox; it's about understanding the impact on your life, your career, and your wallet.Things to expect in this episode:Why do a two physician household with no debt still rent and don't own a home.Dr.Nii's experience of owning a home & renting it out..Getting a property manager.Is success measured by owning a home?Difference in the homely feel when renting vs. owning.Our opinions on if we want to get a house now.LINKS MENTIONEDRamit Sethi - Why renting can be better than owning a home.SIGN 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: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.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
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May 7, 2024 • 47min

REPLAY: What medical leaders need to know about Pre-Meds

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Things to expect in this episode:We’re in Denver, CO at the AACOM Educating Leaders Conference! We talk about our responses during the first-ever panel dedicated to Dr. Meta Christy, the first Black Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. We’re partnering with locumstory.com on a special campaign this year. We give you a brief rundown of the common questions that are answered on their platform.Dr. Renée recaps her answer on the panel about what medical school leaders need to know about pre-meds.Dr. Nii rounds it out with his response to “what’s the biggest issue facing docs financially?”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)WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko  Join our communityText text word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Locum Story. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out at www.locumstory.com Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!
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May 3, 2024 • 51min

REPLAY: Is $275,000 of loans for school worth it?

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Things to expect in this episode:Renee talks about being post-call with OB.Does she prefer working as a locums or doing per diem workNii and Renee answer listener feedback/questions from text messagesNii & Renee share if they bought a new rental property with AwningNii & Renee help a pre-PA student decide if $275k of student loan debt is worth itWE 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!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarkoJoin our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comI’m cooking up flavorful food with Factor while on locums. Click HERE to get $40 off the 1st Box you order!!!This episode is sponsored byLocumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve! Check them out HERE! Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!

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