Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s up and Head nods to everyone! Dr. Alexea Gaffney, who is an Infectious Disease Specialist, jumps on this episode with me to dispel some myths and speak truth to some fears that we as medical professionals should take seriously. Dr. Gaffney is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Infectious Disease. Currently, she practices with Stony Brook Medicine in Long Island, NY. This isn’t your usual ho-hum episode on COVID 19. Dr. Alexea shows her Brookly, NY roots and brings it to us straight with no chaser. You don’t want to miss this one. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in March 2020 – some guidelines have changed. Please always refer to CDC website for the most up-to-date guidelines involving COVID 19.   Follow Dr. Gaffney: FB/IG/Twitter: @Dralexea

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!   It’s been a while, but we’re back! That’s right, Dr. Renee joins me on this episode to discuss our experience with Covid-19. Here’s the other topics we’ll be touching on: Thoughts on how being affected affects our family structure Doctors passing away from the virus Microscope on health inequities Should medical providers tolerate lack of PPE Providers being fired for speaking up on lack of supplies Should docs be getting stimulus checks Predispositions about being poor   Please share this episode with others! Hit me up on IG @ drniidarko with comments!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Episode 125 guest Dr. Lynn Marie Morski jumps on the show to share some major changes to her career and life. As you know she prides herself as the “Quitting Evangelist” and since we last talked has stayed true to form and moved on from her position at the VA. We talk about what it’s like to make major transitions in her career when she doesn’t “have everything figured out.” This is the episode you want to listen to if you’ve felt trapped or not sure what the next step in your transition process is. Resources: Medscape article Plant Medicine Podcast You’re a Badass at Making Money

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good! Today you’re going to hear from Ryan Inman who is a fee-only financial advisor and host of the Financial Residency podcast. As you know, I’m a big fan of fee-only advisors and in this episode, we talk about the real relationship you should have with your financial advisor. Not only will you learn how to work with one but also how not to follow an advisor blindly.   Resources: Allen Roth – How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street Thomas Stanley - The Millionaire Next Door Corey Fawcett – The Doctor’s Guide to Eliminating Debt J L Collins - The Simple Path to Wealth The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing Financial Residency Book Physician Wealth Services

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!It’s well known that doctors put patients first even though it may have negative social effects on doctors. Whether we call it professionalism or an edict, this way of life has allowed us to be viewed as unbiased advocates for our patients.   Dr. Danielle Ofri joins me on this episode to discuss an Op-Ed she wrote in the NY Times last year discussing if our professionalism is being taken advantage of by hospitals.  Dr. Danielle Ofri  is an internist at Bellevue Hospital and NYU School of Medicine. She writes regularly for the New York Times, Slate Magazine and other publications about medicine and the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Ofri is the author of five books, including, most recently, “What Patients Say; What Doctors Hear.” Her TED talks include Deconstructing Perfection and Fear: A Necessary Emotion.  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!I’m chopping it up with Chris Browning, host of the popular show Popcorn Finance. Each week he discusses finance with amazing guests in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn. Topics range from understanding the basics of investing, all the way to his love of tiny homes. On today’s show, we’re going to talk about 3 things busy professionals can do right now to take control of their finances. Also, we’re going to talk about why doctors have a target on their backs.    Resources: Popcorn Finance   Get in touch with Chris: Instagram Twitter Facebook  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! We’re covering a lot on today’s segment of Ask Dr. Nii! The topics we go over are: Balancing locum tenens with infants and two full-time working parents Knowing all the different health care positions that exist, if you could do it again would you go to medical school? USMLE changes from 3-digit score to Pass / Fail outcome How to start a locum tenens company

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!So back in the days of medical school, I used to be able to brag about eating a BigMac and then be able to run a 5 minute mile on the treadmill. Well those days are long gone. I can’t run anywhere near that fast and I still got the fast food habit. To make matters worse, how easy is it to get something healthy while on night shift and its 3AM?!! I invited Dr. Siobahn Key to help us understand that weight is a common struggle for physicians and we often feel that we should have it figured it. Let’s get real - there are plenty of aspects of our job that make it easy to gain and hard to lose weight. Dr. Siobhan Key is both a Family Physician, and Obesity Medicine and  Weight Loss Coach for Physicians. She is the host of a weekly podcast Weight Solutions for Physicians. Her passion is helping people learn to stop emotional eating and feel confident in their ability to manage their weight for the rest of their life.   Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.The website’s content is not a substitute for professional medical care and diagnosis. None of the information should be performed or otherwise used without clearance from your physician or health care provider. The information contained within is not intended to provide specific health advice, or any other advice whatsoever, for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!!! In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Randall Wolf who is a cardiothoracic surgeon as well as a magician. We talk about how he balances both clinical medicine and life as a magician. He even talks about when David Copperfield called him in his operating room. There are a ton of nuggets to take away from this episode. I can’t wait for you all to listen!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We’re now on Day 5 of the Summit, Over the last 4 days you have heard from guests who recognized normal was not enough. They all wanted MORE and pushed back on the traditional ways of thinking. As a result they have found peace, happiness, and wealth. Today you’re going to hear the science and research behind these mental breakthroughs.. Nationally bestselling author and behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards joins me today to discuss how to change behavior to be more successful. Her book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People has been translated into 15 different languages. Currently, she works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies. Vanessa has also been featured in numerous media outlets including CNN, BBC, and The Today Show.  We’re tackling some scenarios doctors face commonly including: Imposter Syndrome Physician Burnout How to be more likeable without being a pushover Resources: Science of People