Docs Outside The Box

By Dr. Nii DarkoBusiness Health & Fitness Education Careers

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Docs Outside The Box episodes

July 09, 2024Locums, Money & residents getting a financial advisor.#418
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Are you a medical resident wondering if you should spend $50 a month on a financial advisor? We share our personal experiences, stressing the importance of financial literacy and self-management during residency. We also dive deep into working as a locum doctor and an article written by a Darwinian doctor.

Things to expect in this episode:
Getting a financial advisor as a resident.
Managing your finances & Paying student loan debt.
ER Doctors strike at Ascension St. John hospital in Detroit.
Locums Tenens urologist earning $400k working 7 days a month.

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1 hr 20 min
July 02, 2024Becoming a Surgeon: Career Tips and Work-Life Balance. #417
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Drs. Nii and Renee answer some questions that were sent in by the audience. They discuss the best route to becoming a surgeon and also if there is work-life balance for surgeons. They additionally also give some advice to newly matched residents who are starting their intern year.
Things to expect in this episode:
Introduction & Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation
The best route to becoming a surgeon.
Work/Life balance for a surgeon.
Advice to newly matched residents.

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1 hr 1 min
June 25, 2024From Security Guard to a Doctor: Resilience, Mentorship, and Diversity in Medicine. #416
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From security guard to triple board resident doctor, Dr. Russell Ledet's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. He also explains how he balances being a resident, a dad, a husband and also a non-profit organizer.
Things to expect in this episode:
Giving back to the community.
Being a pioneer African-American male in a medical specialty.
From a security guard at a hospital to eventually becoming a doctor.
The 15 White coats.
Managing a non-profit while being a resident, a dad and a husband.

LINKS MENTIONED
To support The 15 White coats - https://www.the15whitecoats.org/

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This episode is sponsored by
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54 min
June 18, 2024Social Media's Evolution in Medicine & Medical Missions. #415
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In the past, doctors who were social media influencers faced backlash from their colleagues and the public whereas recently, most patients expect doctors to have a social media presence to sort of prove their legitimacy.
Things to expect in this episode:
How social media presence has evolved in medicine.
How Dr. Jason started and grew his social media following.
Medical missions in the Bahamas.
How The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) ensures students graduating are making the right decisions based on their student loan debts.

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31 min
June 11, 2024 Fitness, Communication and Boundaries in Healthcare: Self-Care for Doctors. #414 Part 3
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As a doctor is your self-care routine truly adequate for the high-stress demands of a healthcare profession? Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee delve into effective strategies for maintaining regular workouts, the role of clear communication in a clinical setting and also setting boundaries for a sustainable career and healthy work-life balance.
Things to expect in this episode:
💎 Practicing clear communication with your colleagues.
💎 Having boundaries in place as a doctor.
💎 Being mindful of your diet especially when under stress at work.

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This episode is sponsored by
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31 min
June 06, 2024Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Doctors. #414 Part2
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Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee discuss taking care of yourself as a doctor and some of the things they personally do to achieve this. Decision fatigue as a surgeon is REAL and most times prioritizing personal time ensures your mental and physical wellness.
Things to expect in this episode:
Working night shift as a doctor.
Recent changes in the medical industry.
Working out as a form of self care.
Going for therapy as a doctor.
Biting what you can chew as a resident and an attending doctor.

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This episode is sponsored by
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41 min
June 04, 2024Kendrick vs. Drake Beef : Hip-Hop Rivalries. #414 Part1
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On this episode we dive into the recent rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, who have been dissing each other through songs for weeks.
Things to expect in this episode:
The biggest Rap beef of all time in hip-hop yet.
The evolution of rap beefs from Roxanne Shante to Kool Moe Dee.
How personal the rap bars were.
Could the beef be a publicity stunt?

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This episode is sponsored by
Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!
16 min
May 28, 2024Addiction to success as a Doctor and Regrets. #413 Part 2
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Nii and Renée navigate the demands of careers that breed success addiction, particularly medicine. With candid discussions on the pressures to prioritize work over life and the generational shifts in work attitudes and approaches.
Things to expect in this episode:
Doing too much as a doctor.
Striving to be the best in medicine and regrets.
Justifying your existence in medicine.
Addiction to success as a doctor.

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This episode is sponsored by
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17 min
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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This episode is sponsored by
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20 min
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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This 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
52 min

About Docs Outside The Box

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Hosts Dr. Nii (Ghanaian) and Dr. Renee (Haitian) are first-generation physicians who paid off $662,000 in student loans in 3 years - while figuring out contracts, career moves, and money management…