Docs Outside The Box

By Dr. Nii Darko

Docs Outside the Box is a fusion of money, medicine, and pop culture. After paying off $662,000 in student loan debt, quitting their jobs, and launching 3 businesses, husband and wife, Drs. Nii

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Docs Outside The Box episodes:

May 21, 2024Reacting to Am I The A**hole situations. #413
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Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee react to videos on social media of people asking about situations in their lives and if they are the a**holes for how they handled it.
Things to expect in this episode:
Are verbal agreements legally binding?
Would you out your sibling to an inlaw?
Are you obligated to fulfill a verbal promise made before a falling out in a relationship?

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20min
May 14, 2024Why we rent and don't own a home as two doctors.#412
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As two physicians we're challenging the norms of homeownership, and why sometimes, renting may just be your golden ticket to freedom and flexibility.

Renting or buying a house isn't just a simple checkbox; it's about understanding the impact on your life, your career, and your wallet.

Things to expect in this episode:
Why do a two physician household with no debt still rent and don't own a home.
Dr.Nii's experience of owning a home & renting it out..
Getting a property manager.
Is success measured by owning a home?
Difference in the homely feel when renting vs. owning.
Our opinions on if we want to get a house now.
LINKS MENTIONED
Ramit Sethi - Why renting can be better than owning a home.

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52min
May 07, 2024REPLAY: What medical leaders need to know about Pre-Meds
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Things to expect in this episode:

We’re in Denver, CO at the AACOM Educating Leaders Conference! We talk about our responses during the first-ever panel dedicated to Dr. Meta Christy, the first Black Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
We’re partnering with locumstory.com on a special campaign this year. We give you a brief rundown of the common questions that are answered on their platform.
Dr. Renée recaps her answer on the panel about what medical school leaders need to know about pre-meds.
Dr. Nii rounds it out with his response to “what’s the biggest issue facing docs financially?”

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46min
May 03, 2024REPLAY: Is $275,000 of loans for school worth it?
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Things to expect in this episode:
Renee talks about being post-call with OB.
Does she prefer working as a locums or doing per diem work
Nii and Renee answer listener feedback/questions from text messages
Nii & Renee share if they bought a new rental property with Awning
Nii & Renee help a pre-PA student decide if $275k of student loan debt is worth it

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49min
April 11, 2024MD/PhD and still can't match into surgery? What next? #411
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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.

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April 02, 2024Stethoscopes and Hashtags: Tales from the SNMA Annual Medical Conference. #410
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Dr. Nii & Renee discuss:
Student National Medical Association Conference Recap
Global Humanitarian Presentation
Social Media Influencers in Medical School
Pre-meds and Medical Students Needing Mentorship
$100, $75, $50 Giveaway Winners
LINKS MENTIONED
The organisation that Dr. Nii & Renee use : ihcv.org
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51min
March 26, 2024Life in Scrubs: Financial Tips, Locum Tenens Q&A, Kate Middleton #409
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Dr. Nii & Renee discuss:
How life changes in a split second in trauma
Going to Annual Medical Conference for SNMA at the end of the week
Locum Tenens Q&A from a listener
Thoughts on Kate Middleton
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Review

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59min
March 19, 2024Healthcare to houses: Doctors building wealth. #408
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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?

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38min
March 15, 2024Uncovering the Nepal USMLE Score Cheating Scandal.
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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.
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25min
March 12, 2024Everything regarding Disability Insurance for Medical Professionals
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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 physicians
The 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 MENTIONED
First episode with Dr. Stephanie Pearson- https://youtu.be/MmVjitj9MEE

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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!
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How many episodes does Docs Outside The Box have?

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