Nii welcomes to the show Dr. Ragy Girgis, co-creator of the Columbia Mass Murder Database (CMMD), the world’s largest and most comprehensive database on mass shootings. A psychiatrist and Columbia University faculty member, Dr. Girgis discusses his research findings, most notably that psychosis is not related to mass shootings and should not be blamed for them. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Girgis’s research goals & findings about the databaseThe correlation between data and g...

Mass shootings and Mental Illness: Is there a connection? #328

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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?SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Send us a message HERE!...

Reacting to Am I The A**hole situations. #413

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 measu...

Why we rent and don't own a home as two doctors.#412

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....

REPLAY: What medical leaders need to know about Pre-Meds

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 workNii and Renee answer listener feedback/questions from text messagesNii & Renee share if they bought a new rental property with AwningNii & Renee help a pre-PA student decide if $275k of student loan debt is worth itWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partners...

REPLAY: Is $275,000 of loans for school worth it?

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.SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Send us a...

Mass shootings and Mental Illness: Is there a connection? #328

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