Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!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 risks in medicine.SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! 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!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!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 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  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!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: @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 outHERE!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!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, creating an 'independence of purpose' that many of us in high-stress careers yearn for. Things to expect in this episode:What Nomad capital does and what is a syndication.Why should doctors who make a lot of money consider Real Estate?How does one make the jump into syndication and things to consider.Why is self storage such a big deal and how does it work?The passive investment strategy.What is the end goal for typical syndications?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!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 score cheating scandal in Nepal and how long the cheating has been going on.The USMLE planted undercover people on the Telegram group to expose the cheating.What the IMG community is saying.The timeline of when the scandal is going to be settled.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!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!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 discounts abound and rates are at their friendliest. Things to expect in this episode:Getting disability insurance as a resident or as an attending doctor even when you have no room and time for it.What specifically does disability insurance protect for physiciansThe likelihood of residents getting injured during residency.Group benefits/Employer policy Vs. Individual disability insurance.The advantages of getting your own disability insurance as a physician.The top 5 companies that provide specialty-specific coverage for individual disability insurance for physicians.As a locums doctor, should you pay for your disability insurance with your business money or with your salary.Difference between brokers Vs. agents who sell insurance and who should you buy insurance from?LINKS MENTIONEDFirst episode with Dr. Stephanie Pearson- https://youtu.be/MmVjitj9MEESIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! https://darkos.lpages.co/newsletter-signup/ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Send 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!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!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 state of medicine for physicians.There is a ban on physicians owning hospitals.The Glaucomfleckens experience with William Flanary having testicular cancer twice and a cardiac arrest.How The Glaucomfleckens try to create balance amidst practicing medicine, podcasting, social media and family.Lady Glaucomflecken talks about leaving her career/job to focus on the family business.Dr. Glaucomflecken talks about comedy and getting heat from some of his jokes.Quick fast fire questions for The Glaucomfleckens as a couple.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!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 SNMA's mentorship and initiatives provide a foundation for Black and Brown students embarking on their medical careers.Things to expect in this episode:What is the SNMA doing inorder to provide resources for students who don't follow the "traditional path of medicine".What the SNMA does to ensure students understand that they need resources even after getting into medical school.Resources that SNMA has to offer medical students.Workshops and activities that pre-meds can look forward to at The 2024 Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC).SNMA Chapters The challenges that SNMA has with getting donations from alumni.SNMA requested donations for their 60th anniversary AMEC.LINKS MENTIONEDTo donate to the SNMA 60th anniversary AMEC click ➡ ️ https://snma.org/donations/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!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!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 systems abroad. Things to expect in this episode:What is Residents Medical, how it works and how long it has been operating.How mentorship with Residents Medical looks like.Why it's so hard for an international medical graduate to practice in the USA.How the financial profile of IMG (international medical graduate) students works.The average time that it takes for Residents Medical clients to get to the USA.How Resident Medical coaches IMG's on everything to expect in the USA to prepare them.If IMG's do rotations as medical students or do they work with the residents as sub-I?Those who Residents Medical is for Vs. who it's not for.What makes the USA not trust the medical educational system in other countries.An IMG's MindsetLINKS MENTIONED To get in contact with Residents Medical visit - residentsmedical.comSIGN 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 byLocumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them outHERE! 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!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 in this episode:Dr. Shivonne talks about having burnout and needs guidance on how to become a Locums doctor.Having a well-crafted exit strategy that serves both one's financial stability and professional fulfillment when transitioning to doing locums. Advice on locums contract negotiation with the hospital whether or not to do it by yourself or getting a lawyer.Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee give their opinion on C- Suite doctors.Examples of local places Dr. Shivonne can consider doing locums in.Giving time to the entrepreneurial side of healthcare, as Dr. Suttles discusses her venture, The Luxe MD.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