Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Ever wondered why a highly respected neurosurgeon would abandon a 20-year career to live off the grid? Discover the surprising backstory of this MIT-trained professional as we blend humor and expertise while playing the classic Operation game. Things to expect in this episode:MIT Neurosurgeon who quit medicine.Questioning your dignity and mental well-being in residency.Playing the Operations game.Reconsidering the environment you are in as a resident.Most if not all physicians should consider 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 if estate planning is just about distributing assets after death? Think again. This episode features Attorney Savaun Perry who dismantles common misconceptions about estate planning and unveils its vital role in protecting your health, wealth, and loved ones during unexpected medical emergencies or incapacitation. Things to expect in this episode:What is estate planning?How soon should one start estate planning, especially residents starting out.What happens to children when parents die & there is no estate plan in place.The difference between a will and a trust.Why people avoid estate planningBest life insurance for estate planning.Estate planning for international assets & selecting a reputable estate planner.SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! https:/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

Ticora Davis, a noted legal expert in non-compete clauses, joins the conversation to discuss the FTC's new ruling banning most non-competes. She breaks down the implications for doctors and the validity of restrictive covenants in their contracts. Listeners will learn about the importance of negotiating contracts rather than accepting them blindly. Ticora also clarifies how non-competes affect independent contractors and emphasizes the critical role of legal understanding in making informed career choices.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Tune in for a jam-packed episode featuring everything from  locum tenens doctor malpractice insurance options, to Instagram feuds to serious medical discussions, all delivered with our signature blend of humor and insight.Things to expect in this episode:Different types of medical malpractice options available for Locum doctors.Who covers medical malpractice for Locum doctors.Instagram DM Beef.Team health feedback on the April doctors strike in Ascension St. John in Detroit.Working out and getting in shape.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 if sending your kids to camp is really worth the cost? Join Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee as we reflect on the bittersweet goodbye to our Tesla.We dive into the nitty-gritty of managing timesheets and expenses for locums, stressing the importance of accurate documentation. Tune in for a mix of laughter, insights, and practical advice!Things to expect in this episode:Kids going to camp & what is considered as sharing too much.Locums and is Dr. Nii, Renee's boss?Dr. Russell Ledet who moved from being a security guard to being a doctor.Dr. Nii getting in shape.The Tesla going back.Quincy Wilson who is a 16 year old track and field phenomenal.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!Can balancing a demanding medical career with starting a family be more challenging than we realize? Tune in for an insightful conversation with our guest Michelle Oravitz for a fresh perspective on fertility and holistic health, enriched with personal stories, expert insights, and actionable advice.Things to expect in this episode:Starting your family and your career.Infertility & Delaying your fertilityWhat Is Ayurvedic Medicine?Going for Acupuncture and why.Freezing your eggs & Starbucks fertility hack.How Michelle helps her patients deal with the things they are experiencing.LINKS MENTIONEDSIGN 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.com

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Are you a medical resident wondering if you should spend $50 a month on a financial advisor? We share our personal experiences, stressing the importance of financial literacy and self-management during residency. We also dive deep into working as a locum doctor and an article written by a Darwinian doctor. Things to expect in this episode:Getting a financial advisor as a resident.Managing your finances & Paying student loan debt.ER Doctors strike at Ascension St. John hospital in Detroit.Locums Tenens urologist earning $400k working 7 days a month.LINKS MENTIONED - https://thedarwiniandoctor.com/income-locum-tenens/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!Drs. Nii and Renee answer some questions that were sent in by the audience. They discuss the best route to becoming a surgeon and also if there is work-life balance for surgeons. They additionally also give some advice to newly matched residents who are starting their intern year. Things to expect in this episode:Introduction & Ghana Physicians and Surgeons FoundationThe best route to becoming a surgeon.Work/Life balance for a surgeon.Advice to newly matched residents.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.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!

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

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!