Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode, we get to hear from one of the leading voices for the advancement of women in medicine. FemInEM founder Dr. Dara Kass is passionate about creating an environment where women in Emergency Medicine can act as champions for one another. She is the founder of FemInEM, an organization dedicated to the achievement of gender equity in emergency medicine. FemInEM serves as an open access resource for women in EM, a community focused on career development, physician support, and seeing women in medicine thrive. What began as a blog is now a movement, a multi-faceted community comprised women in medicine all over the world. Dr. Kass, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. After completing her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical School and Kings County Hospital, she served as faculty of Staten Island University Hospital, where she facilitated the start of their EM residency program. She previously served as the director of undergraduate medical education at NYU. As director, she introduced longitudinal career advising, innovative educational modalities, and numerous clinical experiences. Things you’ll get from this episode: What inspired her to be a physician. Her experiences at a large urban hospital The origin of FemInEM and what’s it’s like to create something and get buy-in What does it really mean to be a change agent How she answers #imnotjustadoc   To learn more about Dr. Dara Kass check out: Feminem.org Twitter: @darakass FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383586405303463/ The post The creation of FemInEM – Dara Kass, MD appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!   LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY Dr. Kyle Horton is on the show this week. Her specialty is Internal Medicine and like our previous guest, the 2016 general election served as a tipping point for her. We’re going to talk about her candidacy for the 7th District seat in North Carolina. I had a great time chopping it up with her. We get a glimpse into her family background and why as a physician she feels she is at an advantage to be successful in Congress. Things you’ll get from this episode: Why she thinks she has a shot to win this election The crisis of veteran suicide Why she decided to stop clinical practice Her thoughts on net neutrality You won’t believe what’s her favorite TV show How she answers #imnotjustadoc   Learn more about Kyle Horton, MD and her candidacy: drkyleforcongress.com/ Twitter: @DrKyle4congress   Docs Outside the Box Nation FB group: docsotbnation.com   Check out our sponsor Set for Life Insurance   The post The Rx for success in Congress – Kyle Horton, MD appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Docs Outside the Box Nation!! On this episode, I get to talk to Dr. Jason Westin, who is running for Congress in the 7th Congressional District in Texas. I’m a big fan of public service as well as the ability to rally groups under a unified goal. That being said, have you seen the approval rating of Congress lately?!?! Westin thinks he has the answer to this and believes being a physician gives him a unique advantage to reach across the aisle. Based on the views on his viral launch video, he’s off to a fast start! And watch out! It looks like he’s not the only physician running for office. Fueled by the 2016 elections, there are numerous physicians throughout the United States running for office. Let’s see if they’ll all consider coming on the show? Things you’ll get from this episode: How he juggles a busy practice with running for Congress What his colleagues think of his congressional run The effects of money on our current political atmosphere Why he’s optimistic that he can win in a district that hasn’t elected a Democrat in close to 50 years His thoughts on net neutrality How he answers #imnotjustadoc   Learn more about Jason Westin, MD and his candidacy: westinforcongress.com Twitter: @DrWestinForTX07   Docs Outside the Box Nation FB group: docsotbnation.com   Check out our sponsor Set for Life Insurance The post I’m a doctor not a politician with Jason Westin, MD appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!  LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Get your notepad and pen ready! Class is in session. This episode we’ll be talking with Art Steele, Host of the Legal-EASE Podcast for Entrepreneurs. Art Steele is a business and intellectual property lawyer who has a passion for working with entrepreneurs and creatives alike. I am a big fan of her show and it has helped me to get things in order for our businesses. She will be giving us an excellent tutorial on things that we never think of such as: Legalizing your website What type of contracts to use in our businesses Entities to choose for your business and even the tax implications How to find the right lawyer Top 5 mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business   Learn more about Art Steele: ArtSteele.co Follow her on Twitter & Instagram: @ArtSteele_esq Check out our sponsor Set for Life Insurance The post Take the headache out of starting your own business appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER My next guest is Dr. Buck Parker. As a self-proclaimed class clown in high school, Dr. Parker is having the last laugh living his life outside the box. On the surface, Dr. Parker is an acute care surgeon working in Salt Lake City, Utah. Underneath that is a man who is chasing his childhood dreams. On this episode, we get to learn more about him, including how he built a million-dollar internet business as a resident. He also was a castaway and medical expert on the NBC reality TV show The Island. Things you’ll learn in this episode: • How “limiting” thoughts can affect your trajectory in life • His thoughts on Physician Burnout • His aspirations to create an online medical school • How he built a million-dollar internet business as a general surgery resident • How he answers #imnotjustadoc   Learn more about Dr. Buck Williams: www.drbuckparker.com IG: drbuckparker Youtube: youtube.com/buckparkermd Music: G wiz – The View- soundcloud.com/gwizdb   Check out our sponsor Set for Life Insurance The post 044 – From class clown to Doc Outside the Box appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!  LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER DOTB Nation! This past December, my wife and I finally slayed $662K in student loan debt! It was a long three year process of taking extra shifts, reducing our living expenses, and living on beans and rice (maybe even Ramen Noodles).  We got a ton of emails, Facebook messages, and Direct Messages on Twitter about how the hell we accomplished this. I strongly believe in giving you all ACTIONABLE tips on every episode. This one ain’t different. On this episode, I’m joined by my better half –  Dr. Renee Volny-Darko. We get real as we talk the highs and lows of going 0 to 100 with our student loan payback!! Things you’ll pick up in this episode: Individual debt vs Married debt Our struggle with whole life insurance Developing a healthy emergency fund Budgeting Running the numbers Importance of small wins with debt The regret we had about some of the sacrifices we made Check out the new Facebook group for Docs Outside the Box – Docs Outside the Box Nation (www.docsotbnation.com) If you are/want to be a Doc Outside the Box – this group is for you!! 7 Financial Lessons from The Doc Outside the Box – A Physician Fireside Chat with Dr. Nii Darko  The post 043 – How we slayed $662K of student loan debt in 3 years appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!  LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER Happy New Year Docs Outside the Box Nation!! Thanks for joining me on not just any episode of Docs Outside the Box. This is my first episode recorded face-to-face with my guest. It was a great opportunity to challenge myself and take the show to a higher level. Today’s guest is Dr. Brian Williams, the on-call Trauma Surgeon at Parkland Hospital on July 7th, 2016 – the night when a lone gunman went on a shooting rampage against police in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Williams and his surgical team are no strangers to multiple gunshot victims and quickly went into action to save as many lives as possible. Trauma surgeons train their entire careers for a night like this. This situation was quite different, not for the medical care, but for the obvious social and racial undertones. The recent deaths of two black men killed by police officers streaming through cellphones and living rooms throughout the nation and now a black gunman shooting police officers – created both a unique and precarious situation. Oh, and did I forget to mention that Dr. Brian Williams was at the time the only African American trauma surgeon on staff. It’s a lot – breathe! Dr. Williams’ comments four days later at a news conference further thrust him into the national spotlight when he discussed the dichotomy of treating police officers while at the same time having a fear of them as an African American male. A little over a year from these events, Dr. Brian Williams gave a shocker when he announced on his blog that he was resigning from his position at Parkland Hospital. Without another job in play, he described it as going from “Dr. Williams to Mr. Mom.” Without any regret, he is living in his purpose and outside the box as a surgeon, speaker, and now social activist. Things you’ll learn in this episode: Why he calls July 7th, 2016 the worst night of his career His thoughts prior to coming to the news conference on July 11th, 2016 Why a year later he left his dream job How he has transitioned into a public speaker and social activist The story of how Dr. Williams and I met and the positive effects of mentorship How he answers #imnotjustadoc   Learn more about Dr. Brian Williams: Brianwilliamsmd.com Follow him on Twitter: @Bhwilliamsmd Music: G wiz – Nostagia –  soundcloud.com/gwizdb   Check out our sponsor Set for Life Insurance The post 042 – From international fame to unemployment ap

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER In this solo episode, I give a review of what happened in 2017 for the podcast as well as in my life! You’re also going to hear my top 5 lessons I’ve learned over the past year! Things you’ll learn in this episode: The show is now a Top 100 Apple Podcast in Careers How easy it was to get Obamacare as an independent contractor Podcast expands to YouTube and Spotify Paid off $662K in student loan debt in 3 years! 5 lessons I’ve learned in 2017 that you can use in 2018 for success Get intentional Stop procrastination & identify bottlenecks in your progress Practice your craft Collaboration not competition Ask for help What will your theme for 2018 be? Links mentioned in episode: Keeping Up With The Darkos Dee-1 Video:   Music: G-wiz/Little Christmas/soundcloud.com/gwizdb The post 041 – Did 2017 kick my ass or nah? appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER I think it’s safe to say my next guest is finding success being very comfortable in her own skin. After this interview with Dr. Nisha Mehta, you’ll see how being honest about what you really want in life can be the winning formula that we all search for. Dr. Mehta is a radiologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. She is making a name for herself as a writer and speaker on the topics of physician burnout, wellness, and finances. She’s been featured in notable print and electronic media including Forbes Magazine, KevinMD, and the Huffington Post. On this episode, we talk about how physicians can get lost in the grind of – being a doctor. Dr. Mehta shares when she and her husband (Plastic Surgeon) finally got real with each other and talked about living their life in the NOW. For all you delayed gratifiers and Type A personalities…this one is for you! Things you’ll learn in this episode: What the breaking point was for Dr. Mehta in her daily rat race How they both starting making decisions that prioritize living in the NOW How she learned to speak and write freely about things she couldn’t in the past Top tips for docs looking to write for News media outlets: How she answers #imnotjustadoc Links mentioned on the show: Physician Side Gigs Facebook Group Dave Denniston – DOTB podcast The post 040 – Getting real with physician burnout appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHERHow great would it be to travel to exotic places all over the world? Pretty tempting huh? What if I told you that it could be done for free? Sounds too good to be true right? Yeah, you’re probably right. My next guest, Dr. Nadeen White, comes pretty close to that lifestyle. Whether it’s Thailand, Belgium, or South Africa, Dr. Nadeen White has probably been there and wrote about her experiences through her popular blog The Sophisticated Life.Self-proclaimed a blogger by day and physician (Pediatrician) by night, she lives outside the box showing her artistic side through both blogging and her travels. Besides documenting her travel experiences, she also has travel hacks and guides that have been featured in notable media including:The Huffington PostEssence Magazine Travelzoo.com Travelchannel.comOn this show we’ll learn more about Dr. White and the background behind her popular blog.Things to pick up in this episode:Why and how she started bloggingDifferent types of advertising networksHer favorite places to travelOne thing she never forgets when she travelsHow she answers #imnotjustadocCheck out more of her writing: 10 Reasons Why I Love Thailand! How To Spend 3 Days in Chiang Mai Thailand!The post 039 – Travel in style with Dr. Nadeen White appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.