Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Network marketing is a popular side-hustle among people who are not medical professionals. For various reasons, doctors have been slow to pick up this form of business. On this episode, we get to explore the ins and outs of network marketing with Vicki Chan, MD. Besides being an amazing ophthalmologist, she currently runs a network marketing business with skin-care company Rodan+Fields. What first started off as turning her nose to the idea of network marketing, has now turned to a lucrative hustle that she now embraces. We get real in this conversation! She gives us a first-hand account into her self-imposed pressures of going part-time as an ophthalmologist, as well as the feedback she’s received from her colleagues on network marketing.  Dr. Chan obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California, then went across the county and completed her medical school training at Johns Hopkins Medical School. While in medical school she met Dr. Peter Kim – you know, from Episode 13 (An Anesthesiologist taking the pain away from the home buying experience) and the rest is history. She then obtained her ophthalmology training at UCLA. Learn more about Dr. Chan’s Rodan+Fields business (https://drchankim.myrandf.biz/) or contact her via email: vickichanmd@gmail.com Things to pick up in this episode: What is network/direct marketing How her husband’s skin care issues led her to network marketing Why network marketing has allowed her to love the practice of medicine even more The typical day of a successful network marketer How she answers #imnotjustadoc If you enjoy the show please be sure to review this podcast episode on Apple Podcasts – I would so appreciate it….plus I read all the reviews on the show! Please subscribe for future great episodes!!! Apple Podcasts | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher Check out our sponsor Set for Life Insurance: www.setforlifeinsurance.com   The post 029 – Dr. Vicki Chan focuses on building a business empire appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!This episode I’m choppin’ it up with the anonymous and famous physician blogger Physician on Fire! Started back in January 2016, Physician on Fire is a website on personal finance, early retirement, medicine and everything in between. From humble beginnings to now one of most visible physician personal blogs out there – it really has been amazing to watch the growth of his website. Talk about practicing what you preach!! Physician on Fire has become financially independent at the age of 39!  Physician on Fire graduated from undergrad and medical school from the University of Minnesota. He currently practices in Minnesota as an anesthesiologist. Things to pick up in this episode: What it means to be financially independent  What the meaning of F.I.R.E. means  The difference between wealth and income  His advice for medical students and residents to start on the path to financial independence  Simple strategies of investing  His thoughts on Roboadvisors vs. Financial Advisors vs DIY How he answers #imnotjustadoc If you enjoy the show please be sure to review this podcast episode on Apple Podcasts – I would so appreciate it….plus I read all the reviews on the show! Please subscribe for future great episodes!!! Apple Podcasts | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher   Article links: Life on half challenge –  http://www.physicianonfire.com/half/ Geographic arbitrage – http://www.physicianonfire.com/geographicarbitrage/ The Student Loan Resource Page – http://www.physicianonfire.com/loans/ Investment Fees will cost you millions – http://www.physicianonfire.com/investment-fees-will-cost-millions/ Jim Collins – http://jlcollinsnh.com/ The White coat Investor – https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Bogleheads – https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Main_Page The post 028 – Financial independence with blogger Physician on Fire appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Drs. Jamil & Idries Abdur-Rahman To educate, inspire, entertain. That’s the motto of our next guests – Drs Jamil & Idries Abdur-Rahman. They are the talent behind the popular TwinDoctorsTV website and YouTube channel. Both are board certified Ob/Gyn docs, both practice in Chicago, and if you haven’t noticed – they are identical twin brothers. On their YouTube channel you’ll find a host of topics ranging from Beyonce’s recent delivery of twins to marijuana and its effect on breast feeding. Take a look for yourself and you’ll find a bunch of short medical tips that will both educate and entertain at the same time. Prior to this they were both on Season 22 of “The Amazing Race” on CBS and we get to hear how this experience inspired them to form Twin Doctors TV. Since then, they haven’t slowed down and can be found in various media outlets including: Ancestry.com Television ad campaign The Tom Joyner Morning Show “The Doctors” on CBS Glamour Magazine, Huffington Post, Self Magazine They both graduated from medical school from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Idries completed his Ob/Gyn training at Cook County/John Strozier Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jamil completed his Ob/Gyn training at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Thing to pick up in this episode: Their thoughts on private practice vs being employed by hospital systems What’s it like being the first business owners in their family How they ended up on “The Amazing Race” How they manage being brothers and being in business at the same time How they answer #imnotjustadoc Music: Shallou – Last Day/soundcloud.com/shallou If you like this episode please subscribe for future great episodes!!  iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher   The post 027 – Drs Jamil & Idries Abdur-Rahman from Twin Doctors TV appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On today’s episode I get to chop it up with the creator of the Facebook Physician Moms Group (PMG) –  Dr. Hala Sabry. Frustrated and without anyone to really turn to with her questions about medicine and motherhood, Dr. Sabry created PMG in 2014 as a safe space for other physician mothers to ask questions and find support.   Fast forward almost three years, PMG now finds itself as one of the largest Facebook groups with over 65,000 members. Dr. Sabry obtained both her D.O. and M.B.A. from the New York Institute of Technology – College of Osteopathic Medicine. She currently practices Emergency Medicine in Southern California. Things you’ll learn from this episode: How her father’s foreshadowing after the September 11th attacks started her path into medicine Her thoughts and insecurities about how her male coworkers viewed her dedication while she was pregnant How the feeling of sacrifice to become a doctor came back to haunt her How she handled negative public media scrutiny with PMG and the most recent presidential election How she answers #imnotjustadoc Music: Julian Avila – Beachfront/soundcloud.com/italdredrecords If you like this episode please subscribe for future great episodes!!  iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher The post 026 – Dr Hala Sabry on motherhood, vulnerability, and Physician Moms Group appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!On the 25th episode of Docs Outside the Box, you get to hear from Dr. Kevin Pho – creator of the popular website KevinMD! If you have never heard of KevinMD then you’re definitely not living outside the box, because this website has been named the web’s top social media influencer in health care. What started off in 2004 with humble beginnings in the early days of blogging has now turned into a site with over 3 million page views, and over 250k followers on Facebook and Twitter. Trust me, if you’re a doctor and want to make a name for yourself writing or with social media – YOU WANT TO BE PUBLISHED ON THIS SITE!! Although the site has grown immensely, Dr. Pho has remained true to his mission – to provide a medium for front-line physicians and healthcare workers to speak honestly about our healthcare system. He’s a well sought after public speaker traveling through the country speaking at high profile events. His website has been cited in numerous major media outlets such as: CNN, The New York Times, and Forbes. Dr. Pho received his medical degree from Boston University – School of Medicine and stayed at the same institution to complete his residency in Internal Medicine. I don’t know how, but he still has time to practice clinically in Nashua, New Hampshire. Things to you’ll learn in this episode: Who manages and curates his website How he handles posts or viewpoints on his site that he disagrees with His recommendations on how physicians can properly get started with social media His thoughts on the current state of affairs of popular TV physician medical journalists How saying ‘No’ has been his biggest life-hack for productivity How he answers #imnotjustadoc Music: JMKM – 2020 Vision soundcloud.com/productiveculture/ If you like this episode please subscribe for future great episodes!!  iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher The post 025 – This doctor has the Rx for your social media woes appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!For some time now, technology has been both disruptive and a force for change to even the most stubborn of industries. Dr. Paula Muto hopes that what Uber has done to the taxi industry, her company (UberDoc) can do to healthcare. UberDoc is a web application that makes it easy to connect patients with surgical specialists without referrals, insurance paperwork, or even long wait times. Obviously, this is only for patients who need specialists in a semi-urgent manner. Went to the ER and told you need your Gallbladder taken out as an outpatient? How about you broke your ankle and now you need an outpatient orthopedic surgery referral. These are common issues that can be complicated by not knowing which surgeon to go to, not knowing which surgeons are covered by your insurance, and having to wait weeks to see a specialist – I think we can all relate to this!! Dr. Muto got her undergraduate degree from Amherst College and then went to medical school at the New York Medical College. She completed her General Surgery residency at Tufts Medical Center and has additional training at Lahey Clinic for Vascular Surgery. Things to pick up in this episode: Where the idea for her company came from How she convinced doctors to “buy-in” and accept patients through UberDoc What’s it like trying to convince venture capitalists to invest in her company Her thoughts on how UberDoc can transform healthcare delivery in the U.S. Her advice for docs out there thinking of taking a leap into something outside the box but scared to do so How she answers #imnotjustadoc Music: Julian Avila – Clean/soundcloud.com/italdredrecords SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher   The post 024 – The new face of old fashioned medicine appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Another solo episode. This one I discuss the top 3 themes I’ve observed throughout all of my Docs Outside the Box interviews. Make sure you share this one! Music: Venomous/Dope Rap Instrumental/KYU Tracks SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher The post 023 – Top 3 themes of success from my guests appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!You never know where you’ll  find inspiration.  I found some inspiration in the weirdest of places recently – on call during nightshift. I was challenged to put the script away and basically just freestyle a show. Music: Venomous/Dope Rap Instrumental/KYU Tracks SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher The post 022 – 5 Minutes of Positivity appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!My next guest is Dr. Latisha Rowe, CEO of Click It Clinic. Click It Clinic provides practice management support to allow physicians to interact and treat their patients virtually. For those who don’t know, telemedicine is touted as the next frontier in how physicians and patients will interact in the future. With well over 30 physicians in her network, Dr. Rowe and Click It Clinic are definitely a force to be reckoned with to her competitors. After graduating from University of Miami for college, she went north and obtained her MD at Temple University School of Medicine. Baylor College of Medicine is where she chose to get her Family Medicine training. Things to pick up in this episode: Learn about how the fear of failure AND success can cripple you We talk about the quote, “You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you ask for” What’s the buy-in for patients and doctors with telemedicine The difference between partners in business and the employer/employee relationship How she answers #imnotjustadoc   Music: Shooting School/soundcloud.com/contraband-studios/joey SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher The post 021 – Click your way into the future appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Imagine getting a chance to work and do something meaningful with your best friend all the time. My next two guests –  Drs. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu & Chantal Stephens-Archer get to do that on a daily basis with their passion project BestiesMD. Best friends since meeting in college at the University of Chicago, Drs. Chantale & Gameli have used YouTube, blog posts, and public speaking to empower women through health education on a relatable  and sisterly level. Besides being featured in various electronic and print media, they are now jumping into podcasting with their very own – Tea & Cookies Podcast. Dr. Gameli   Dr. Gameli originally hails from Ghana, but moved to the United States at a very young age. She completed her medical studies and Emergency Medicine residency at Rush University and University of Chicago respectively. Currently she practices as a ER physician in the south suburbs of Illinois. Dr. Chantale Dr. Chantale was born and raised in Chicago and went to the prestigious Whitney Young Magnet High School. University of Illinois is where she completed both her medical studies and residency in Internal Medicine. For the past four years, she has been practicing as a Hospitalist.     Things you’ll learn in this episode: How BestiesMD started Their thoughts on the current state of medical journalists Why they favor quality over quantity in the digital age How they’re attempting to level the playing field for underrepresented women in medicine with Medical Mavens. How they answer #imnotjustadoc Music: Shooting School/soundcloud.com/contraband-studios/joey SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | GooglePlayMusic | Stitcher The post 020 – Medical education on a sisterly level appeared first on DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX.