Docs Outside The Box

In this Docs Outside the Box episode, Nii and Renée take on two hot-button topics - abortion and gun violence. In the wake of the overturning of Roe …

Nii talks with Molly Bell, a recruiter at Provider Solutions & Development, to discuss the income pay gender gap between women and men physicians …

Nii sits down with Trevor Cabrera, who completed his residency training in General Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and then transitioned to working as an exclusive Locum Tenens …

After reading Mark Manson’s New York Times Best Seller, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F-ck, not once, but two times, Nii extracts and summarizes the …

A leading expert in medical entrepreneurship and healthcare venture capital, John Shufeldt, MD, sits down with Nii to discuss the twenty businesses he has started, their successes and failures, and how physicians can …

Inflation is here and there aren’t many people out there who are fans of it either. Gas and food prices are through the roof (among other consumables). But there might be a small silver lining in this if you have some …

Navient got sued by multiple states for unscrupulous behavior that pushed borrowers to use forbearance instead of income-driven repayment plans. 

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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 …

Dr. Nerissa Kreher is a Chief Medical Officer of a biotech company and a Pediatric Endocrinologist. She transitioned into biotech early in her career …

Dr. Lucie Mitchell is a long time listener of Docs Outside. She joins Dr. Nii today to share her story about how a major panic attack in the last 3 months of residency training led her to pay off $70,000 of student loan …

Things to expect in this episode:

• Our podcast has a new description
• Updates on my first four months with Atomic Habits
• I’ve been working out for 16 …

Things to expect in this episode:

• What is physician leadership?
• Does being a doctor mean that one is a natural leader?
• Learn to ask questions on topics …

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 …

Dr. Brook Choulet is a concierge psychiatrist and the Founder of Choulet Wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is also still a resident! 

Things to …

Nii & Renee are on the road in Denver, Colorado. They’re attending the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Annual …

Dr. Param is a radiologist, real estate investor, and coach who helps individuals get to financial independence through real estate investing.

Today, …

What if I told you that your inability to hang onto your New Year’s Resolutions has less to do with motivation and more to do with the daily …

Nii recaps his recent mission trip to Ghana.

• You on safari or on a mission?
• Advice to residents
• Do we prescribe too much opioids in the United States

Nii talks about his upcoming medical mission trip to Ghana. We talk about what happens on medical mission trips. 

Updates on Nii’s habit building.

What Renee and Nii are reading.

Google pays podcasters to video …

Dr. Sam Meraj has been Senior Director of Quality, Safety, and Reporting for large national retail chains. I’m talking about the places where you buy groceries, purchase televisions, and even get an oil change for your …

If you're not saving money, you might be the problem

That’s right, I said it. If you ain’t saving, it might be a “You” problem!

We’re talking about the first money trap for doctors - Not having any savings.

Nii …

Divorce is not fun. There is nothing earth-shattering about that statement. Divorce not only can be devastating to your emotions, but it can be a bombshell to your personal finance. Does it always have to be this way?

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“Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.”

-Tony Robbins

I’m sure he’s not the first person to say or even think this, but he’s one of the …

Knowing that you have student loan debt versus paying them off are two different things. Nii remembers having mad doubts about our payoff plan and the timing of being able to complete this task. In this episode, Nii …

Dr. Nii talks about how you can help us grow!

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Today, Dr. Archana Shrestha is on to talk about being burnt out from her career as well as her family life. Dr. Archana shares how she recovered from “double burnout” and why she’s on a mission to end the notion of a …

Nii & Renee read a 5-star review from Apple Podcasts

Nii updates on building habits

Nii answers question about the types of surgery he performs

Getting paid to complete healthcare market surveys with M3 Global …

We’re talking to Dr. Melva Pinn-Bingham, who is a board-certified radiation oncologist, and owner of 2 Cold Stone Creameries and a Subway restaurant. …

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Drs. Renee & Nii discuss whether they should remove the podcast from Spotify.

Open letter to Spotify

Alternative …

Now that Renee and I are 10 years deep graduating from residency, we feel there’s a lot of life experience that we can share. When looking back, the three themes of the show (money, mindset, and mission) have shown up …

Should you buy a house or rent? It seems like a hard decision to make. Not to me. Here’s my simple advice:

RENT!

Well, at least during the first …

Nii thinks Chris Rock is a better comedian than Dave Chappelle

Nii reads a 5-star review

How Renee and Nii made the decision to go to medical school

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Dr. Nii talks about the most important lesson he learned in 2021. He will be using this to change the trajectory of his life & business in 2022. Take a listen to see if this will help you also.

Key Quote of Atomic …

Nii reads recent podcast reviews

President Biden extends pause of student loan repayment

Nii & Renee what to expect from the podcast for 2022

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Life: “What do you want?”

You: “Umm..huh?”
 

Life: “Yeah, what do you want from a job opportunity? Like, haven’t you thought about how many times a week you want to operate? You sure you want 7 hours of clinic on Mondays?”

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11 Doctors to Follow on Instagram

A long-time listener has a dilemma about how to handle negotiating a locums contract with a hospital.

Hasan …

Renee and I are looking for another real estate property! With each property, we want to know once they are purchased how soon can we start cash flowing those bad boys! There are numbers that we gotta run to make sure …

We’re back with part 2 of our talk with Dr. Adaira Landry. In part 1, we learned about why she paid off over $200,000 of student loan debt in 3 years. In this episode, we’re going to get into how she did it.  

She also …

Dr. Adaira Landry paid off over $200,000 of student loan debt in 3 years. She started when she was a fellow. She’s here to talk about not only the HOW of paying this debt off, but she’s also going to share the WHY.

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Dr. Nii talks about recent MAJOR updates to the show.

More episodes per month.

Change in podcast format.

Sharing more discoveries I am making with reading.

Investing in yourself.

Future goals for the show.

This …

Can you walk and chew gum at the same time? Of course, you can. Then where did the notion of you can’t pay off debt and invest come from? 

Renee and Nii discuss HOW they were able to NOT only pay off $662,000 of student …

You can fight it as much as you like, but doctor reviews are important! Look at it this way, if you can rate & review the local cafe, why …

Welcome back to Part 2 of Church, Music, Military with Dr. Steven Bradley. In this episode we’re talking about Naomi Osaka, can residents stand up …

Church

Music

Military

That is the foundation of my guest, Dr. Steven Bradley. Dr. Steven Bradley is a board-certified anesthesiologist, medical …

Dr. Nii & Renee discuss their blue-collar upbringing and having the expectation of success. Recently, Dr. Nii went to a wedding and was struck by …

There is more to medicine than just memorizing textbooks or doing well on exams. Your bedside manner, working with staff, and communication with your …

We talk about Fugees 25th anniversary tour being postponed to 2022

Medical residents, also known as Junior Doctors in Australia are in a class-action lawsuit against the Ministry of Health in Victoria and  New South …

Dr. Nii reads a section from Chapter 2 of Austin Kleon’s book: Show Your Work

Talk about sharing more of behind the scenes with the podcast production

Drs. Nii & Renee talk about how many hours doctors on duty …

• Dr. Nii reads Apple Podcast reviews, email, and a great question for a long-time listener.
• Why we decided to fire our first property manager for our …

Dr. Jamal Dixon is an internal medicine physician based out of Atlanta, Ga. He is a cancer survivor after being diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer in his 3rd year of residency.

 He started his medical education …

Nii and Renee talk about:

• Book: Show Your Work
• New sponsor for the podcast (Locumstory.com)
• 4 week update with Renee being biz manager
• Starting a …

Dr. Nii on a solo episode.

•       Stop living life like it’s a board exam
•       Confessions of a “Yes” Man
•       Humanitarian work in Ghana
•       …

Dr. Charles Boadu, Internal Medicine Resident, joins us on this episode

• Talks about using Uber to pay of $120k in debt
• How to mentally get over taking …

• Renee is now manager of Darko Media Group
• Nii discusses new Apple iPhone 13 releases
• Ryan Leslie turns 100k investment of Apple to $16 million
• …

Dr. Stephanie Freeman joins us on this episode

• Stephanie shares how being fired multiple times put her on the locums pathway;
• Why she calls herself an …

Dr. Nina Lum, The IMG coach, is on to talk about all things related to International Medical Graduates.

The struggles of being an IMG student / doctor

Nina’s biggest pain point as a IMG student

The bad advice on the …

Just started residency and don't know what to do with your money? This is the show for you. The popular doc bloggers Physician on Fire, Doctor …

Nii & Renee want more listeners subscribing to the show; Nii talks about his podcasting course; Rihanna being a billionaire; Previous guest Hella Sidibe completed his transcontinental run; Farnoosh Torabi licenses …

Nii and Renee discuss going to the Licensed to Live Conference; Nii finally having an imposter on Instagram; Apple Podcast reviews; Using your job as …

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The title is a bit misleading. Can you really get all of that at your first job?!? Hmmmm. Now is the time to start looking for …

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Dr. Renee is back and we got a lot to talk about!

In this episode you’ll learn:

• When do you fully recover from being …

Feels good to be back!

On today’s episode, I’m sharing an experiment that I started back in June. I removed the major social media platforms from my main phone and wanted to see how my behavior changed.

In this episode …

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We’ve all learned that there’s plenty of ways to skin a cat. In the world of personal finance, we don’t get the opportunity to hear opinions from various backgrounds. It’s smart to have an emergency …

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Dr. Sylvie Stacy, author of 50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians, jumps on the hot seat to talk about choosing not to …

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And oldie but a goodie! Today’s throwback is an episode where Renee and I recorded in the backseat of a taxi cab in Ghana. We were on …

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Did you know that there is a growing movement of individuals and couples retiring in their 40s and for some even earlier? This is called being Financially Independent & Retiring Early movement. …

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Let’s go back to Episode 1! You’re going to hear from Dr. Carmen Brown, an OB/GYN who now practices in Australia.

She is a southwest Atlanta native who started her medical career in Athens, …

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Take a listen on my thoughts on Naomi Osaka and how that relates to medical training. I dive into the big takeaways after five years of podcasting.

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This one is for pre-meds! Dr. Renee talks about The Pre-Med to Prepared Summit that starts June 4th - 6th. The Pre-med to Prepared Summit is a 3-day event dedicated to developing the mindset of …

What’s good everyone. This is a new series that is starting called: “Sh*t I wish I knew in residency.” Pretty simple concept, right? We’re so busy saving our patient’s lives, we think there’s no time to learn other …

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Are there times when you feel disrespected at work but feel like you lack the words/gumption to give a good response? Not to worry, Dr. Renee is here to the rescue. In this episode, you’ll hear how she …

Are you planning to buy bitcoin but unsure 'cause the concept of it can be hard to grasp?

Get a clear understanding of the ins and out when it comes to crypto investing as The Investing Tutor, Dr. Hans returns to talk …

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Dr. Renee and I are answering a listener’s question. This doctor finds himself in a significant amount of debt ranging from car & truck loans ($1800/month), home mortgage, and even medical …

Do you really need 50 pairs of shoes or sneakers?

Do you really need the newest iPhone?

Do you really need to keep up all of those acquaintances you have?

Do you need an expensive house, car, and spouse?

These are …

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We all know that money talks in a relationship aren’t the smoothest especially when the breadwinner is the female.

Today, we …

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In this episode, we’re talking about empowerment and staying true to yourself! Dr. Renee will be joining me for this exciting episode! 

You’re going to hear about our recent partnership with …

What’s good everyone! A lot of things happened since the last episode went out but today Dr. Renee joins me in this episode for update 11.2!

We’ll be talking about things that are affecting you all the way from med …

Student loan debt is a 1.7 trillion dollar issue in the United States. Renee and I could not have achieved our goals of becoming doctors without …

There’s a lack of investment confidence within the medical profession. Let's face it, most of our time is dedicated to patient care, with little time left over to learn a completely new subject. 

You may be thinking to …

“YouTube is a platform for everybody” — CKid

If you want to learn how to start a YouTube channel, then this episode is for you!

Today, I’m talking with a unique and rising tech reviewer on YT – CKid. He is making a …

“Just give what your body gives you that day. Even if that’s minutes. Because 5 minutes goes a long way; It’s all about volume control… One day at a …

“Winning is hard when you’re not sure what the goal is.” — Doc G

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Has the thought of leaving medicine ever crossed your mind? I mean who hasn’t daydreamed about quitting their job to pursue their …

Hi Everyone!!

Today I’m talking to researchers from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine about Project Cope.

What is Project Cope?

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“It is critically important that the minute you have a platform, you start looking around at who you have to lift up as well.”

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“You ain’t relevant unless you say something on social media!!!”

Gary Vaynerchuk, my bad if I got your quote wrong. Ya’ll get the idea though. Social media is where it’s at nowadays, and in order to be considered …

“I’ve always wanted to work for myself but the only positions available are hospital employed?!”

“The interview went great, but do I really know if …

We’re back! 2020 is in our rear-view mirror, and we’re fired up and ready to dominate 2021. Renee and I hope you are too!

On this episode, Renee and …

Our 5th most downloaded episode this year was 148 – Learn the Science On How To Be More Respected Among Your Peers

Today you’re going to hear the …

Our 3rd most downloaded episode this year was Episode 168 – Pizza & Beer, Hockey, Covid-19 with Dr. Kyeremanteng

Meet Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. He comes from north of the border and is a physician formally trained in …

Our 2nd most downloaded episode this year was Episode 194 – D.O. Lives Matter

We talking about the crazy misrepresentation of the osteopathic profession that happened with Dr. Sean Conley. You might remember, Dr. Conley …

“We have to postpone this closing…I gotta pick up my son!!”

Yup, I said that. As you’ve already learned by listening to previous episodes, there are …

Is it possible to be a Doctor and still feel like you failed at something?!

Well, that’s how I felt. Recently on Twitter, a heated conversation occurred on student loan debt between a medical student and a prominent …

“Do I submit a CV or a resume?”

“What’s a RVU?”

“How much of a salary should I ask for?”

These are all questions that you might have had or currently …

Yes, that’s right. Business owners are using loop holes in the tax system to get significant benefits all the time. If you’re looking to start in …

A newcomer to the Doctor personal finance world joins me on the show today. Dr. Jordan Frey, a.k.a. The Prudent Plastic Surgeon, is trying to break the stereotype of the typical plastic surgeon. When he finished all of …

Still rolling with us? Remember, we’re attempting to purchase our first rental property that is located in Pennsylvania. The latest installment of …

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“Shoot your shot!” Not sure where that quote originates from, but to me it means take a chance even if means you’re going to get a hard “No” in response. I’ve been a huge fan of Tiffany “The …

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I’m very proud to let ya’ll know that this is my first interview with someone in the new podcast studio. I was addicted to late-night talk shows growing up. I’m talking Arsenio, Johnny Carson, Jay …

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I recorded this episode earlier this month. We talking about the crazy misrepresentation of the osteopathic profession that happened with Dr. Sean Conley. You might remember, Dr. Conley is …

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Who remembers hearing that getting a job in healthcare confers a crazy amount of job security? I do! You couldn’t find an …

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For the first time ever on DOTB – we got a freestyle battle going on! Dr. Wendy McDonald, a.k.a. Dr. Every Woman, jumps on the hotseat to talk about how she creates her viral parodies. She has …

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The old-fashioned way works. The old-fashioned way is reliable. The old-fashioned way is not complicated. A lot of times we …

Damn ya'll,

The biggest scrub company on the block, FIGS, stepped into some you know what a couple of days ago. Renee and I go all in on this obvious mistake by their PR department. Oh, and for the first time ever on …

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Skip Bayless has been a consistent force in the TV sports commentary arena for almost two decades. Known for his stubborn and contrarian views, he’s really made a name for himself being way too …

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We’re going to continue the voter registration conversation because it’s very important. Today you’ll be hearing from Dr. Alister Martin, an ER physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, who …

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We’re back with the real estate series. Renee and I hit a couple of snafus/potholes or whatever you want to call it during this …

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Voting is at the root of our democracy. The stakes of this election can give someone heartburn (I got my Zantac ready)! Lucky enough, we got a group of medical professionals making it easy for …

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Dr. Sylvie Stacy, author of 50 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians, jumps on the hot seat to talk about choosing not to …

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We’ve all learned that there’s plenty of ways to skin a cat. In the world of personal finance, we don’t get the opportunity to hear opinions from various backgrounds. It’s smart to have an …

On this episode, top GI specialist Dr. Darrell Gray joins me to discuss Chadwick Boseman's cancer diagnosis and subsequent death. 

On this episode, we continue our discussion on articles that have been recently retracted by prominent journals. Up next is the article published by the Journal of American Health Association called Diversity, …

We break down the new beef on the internet–Joe Budden vs. Spotify. Joe Budden has been on Spotify for the past two years and is not happy with the terms of their agreement. There are big lessons doctors who have big …

Today you’re hear Part 1 of a discussion about what’s up with these peer-reviewed journals? Both the Journal of the American Heart Association and …

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So listen in as we talk about this 6 unit property we just checked out. Dr. Renee is going to run the numbers on this place to …

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Excited to have His & Her Money on the show. His & Her Money, a.k.a. Tai & Taalat McNeely, have been coaching couples on their relationship with money for quite some time. They have …

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You know I like to keep it real on this podcast. On this episode you’ll get to listen in on us driving to look at a property. During this drive we’re going to talk about how “we run the numbers.” …

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On today’s episode we’re going to talk about what Disability insurance will and won’t cover if you’re affected by Covid-19. Affected can mean different things ranging from being infected by the virus, to …

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Welcome back for the second installment of our real estate series. Remember, we’re taking you through the highs and lows of our journey into obtaining our first invest property. Make sure you check …

Time for a new update!!!

This is Update 6.2! Have I been keeping track of the updates so far? Hell no, but just know that I’m moving forward with my updates. Dr. Renee jumps on and helps me explain the new changes for …

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A large part of providing good patient care is developing a trusting relationship. At times this may require an understanding …

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On this Ask Dr Nii segment, we’re going to dive deep into how old is too old to start medical school and continue into a career …

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“Don’t make emotional decisions about real estate,” and “Numbers matter!” These are going to be the important takeaways from …

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Get your popcorn ready. Get comfortable. We got a new episode of Dr. X Files. Remember, these are episodes of anonymous doctors speaking their truths in a format that makes them most comfortable.

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For this Ask Dr. Nii segment, Dr. Nina Lum jumps on to help answer questions from our international medical graduate students. …

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Meet Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. He comes from north of the border and is a physician formally trained in critical care medicine and palliative care. His research focuses on making the ICU more …

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Match season just went by. What can be a joyous moment for many, can be soul-crushing for others. Recently a listener reached out to me …

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I’m bringing two powerhouse Trauma Surgeons to chat about the outside of the box ways they’re connecting with their communities. Dr. Laurie Punch practices at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, …

This is a special solo episode. If this resonates with you, share with others. Also appreciate your feed back. Go to drniidarko.com and click on “Ask …

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That’s right! We are house hunting, but not for our permanent residence. We are jumping into real estate, trying to do our passive income thang! Here’s another cliché…we’re trying to build …

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Dr. Julie Cantor joins me all the way from the west coast to talk about her outside the box lifestyle. Dr. Cantor is physician, lawyer, …

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On the surface, David Fajgenbaum appears to have it all. He’s married, has a child, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. You don’t have to dig too deep to learn the …

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This pandemic has definitely changed the rules for a lot of doctors out there. Always known as a stable profession, these …

We got a juicy one for you all!

On this episode, Drs Nii & Renee answer questions submitted by listeners. We’re helping an anesthesiologist who …

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New series!!! Sometimes you have to meet doctors where they’re at. It takes a lot to get on a podcast and be 100% honest about how your practice and put your name on it. So, I’ve started a series …

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Dr. Alexea Gaffney, who is an Infectious Disease Specialist, jumps on this episode with me to dispel some myths …

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It’s been a while, but we’re back! That’s right, Dr. Renee joins me on this episode to discuss our experience with Covid-19. …

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Episode 125 guest Dr. Lynn Marie Morski jumps on the show to share some major changes to her career and life. As you know she prides herself as the “Quitting Evangelist” and since we last talked …

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Today you’re going to hear from Ryan Inman who is a fee-only financial advisor and host of the Financial Residency podcast. As you know, I’m a big fan of fee-only advisors and in this episode, we talk …

It’s well known that doctors put patients first even though it may have negative social effects on doctors. Whether we call it professionalism or an edict, this way of life has allowed us to be viewed as unbiased …

I’m chopping it up with Chris Browning, host of the popular show Popcorn Finance. Each week he discusses finance with amazing guests in about the …

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We’re covering a lot on today’s segment of Ask Dr. Nii! The topics we go over are:

• Balancing locum tenens with infants and two …

So back in the days of medical school, I used to be able to brag about eating a BigMac and then be able to run a 5 minute mile on the treadmill. Well …

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In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Randall Wolf who is a cardiothoracic surgeon as well as a magician. We talk about how …

We’re now on Day 5 of the Summit,

Over the last 4 days you have heard from guests who recognized normal was not enough. They all wanted MORE and …

Are you comfortable with who you see in the mirror? This is a tough question to ask yourself when you feel like you’ve hit a plateau in life. Today, …

Today is Day 3 of the summit and I’ve got a special interview for you. Did you know that there is a growing movement of individuals and couples retiring in their 40s and for some even earlier? This is called being …

We’re on to Day 2 of the Docs Outside the Box Virtual Summit. Yesterday, we heard from Dr. Carmen Brown on how leaving the US to practice overseas both revitalized her career and her mental well- being.

Today we’re …

Hey all and welcome to Day 1 of the Virtual Summit,

In this episode, we’re bringing back a guest from way back. From Episode 1 and the land down under - Dr. Carmen Brown is back to speak about living in Australia and …

Happy New Year DOTB NATION!!!

Each week, I get questions from you, my listeners, asking, 

“How can I stand out from my peers?” 

“How can I start my own business?” 

“How can I be MORE than just a doc?”

I’m …

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This is the last “The Come-Up” segment for the year and it will definitely deliver. The Come-Up is meant to get you to take action by showcasing doctors who are early in their journey. Meet Dr. …

Do you need a separate license to practice aslocum tenens?

Should I go with smaller vs. larger companies?

What kind of cell phone plan should I get …

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This Friday we’re answering a question about obtaining a MBA while in medical school. Also Dr. Renee updates us on her recent …

What’s good everyone & Happy Holidays

Dr. Renee joins me on this episode to discuss updates in our transition to our new place in New Jersey.

The …

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When the podcast first started, I spent time driving home the notion of being a good steward with your money. This included saving more than you spend, paying off student loan debt, and …

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I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. We’re in the holiday season and that brings celebrations, family events, and big …

On this second installment of The Come-Up, you’re going to hear from a doctor who is on her way to becoming a doc outside the box. I met Dr. Eunice Park when I got invited by Physician CEO to speak to students several …

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We’re hearing from Dr. Jennifer Caudle on this episode of 5-minute Friday. Dr. Caudle is formally trained in Family Medicine, and can …

Dr. Nii & Renee answer questions related to locums work while having 2 young children at home, balance in medical school, and our experience …

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Up next we have probably’s America’s busiest TV medical contributor – Dr. Jennifer Caudle. Dr. Jen is one of the most visible physicians in America and she appears in the homes of millions every …

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When I started Docs Outside the Box, I wanted to expose listeners to doctors thriving in non-traditional career paths. Just listening to episodes, might not be enough. I am learning that mindset …

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Dr. Mark Shapiro, Host of Explore The Space podcast, jumps on the hot-seat to talk about where the hell physicians fit in the current landscape of healthcare. Are we still in the center, or are …

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Welcome to a new series called “The Come-Up.” In previous episodes, I’ve mentioned that it can difficult to identify with a …

This Friday, Drs Nii & Renee answer questions related to travel locum work, family and marriage. Specifically, how to handle traveling for locums work while spouse is undergoing in-vitro fertilization. Also, how do …

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Today you’re going to hear from Dr. Peter Valenzuela – the creative mind behind the comic strip Doc Related.” Doc Related is a comic strip with a satirical take on healthcare through the eyes of …

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What is the use of knowing that “everything is negotiable” if you lack both the skills and confidence? Negotiation expert and …

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Much like auto body shops, did you know that hospitals present different prices to individuals compared to insurance companies? You may think, “Yeah of course, hospitals present a more inflated …

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I am very happy as a physician. But I’m not going to lie, there are things that people who are not doctors get to do that make me pretty jealous. One of them is the ability to have a career pivot. …

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Things get real for me on this episode. I’m in the hotseat as Dr. Renee interviews the “Doc Outside the Box.” Starting late last year, I doubled down on clinical work. This included late hours, additional …

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One of the biggest challenges I face with being an entrepreneur is learning how to not be too focused on the minute details of my …

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You have got to be living under a rock to not know about the biggest free agency moves in the NBA this summer. On top of that, this class of free agents are the most talented we’ve seen in years. The elite …

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We’re hearing from The Crispy Doc on this episode of 5-minute Friday. The Crispy Doc is an anonymous physician personal finance blogger …

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Dr. Renee is joining me on this episode. I decided to shake things up a bit and discuss something controversial. Damon “Dame” Dash is an American entrepreneur, record executive, film producer and …

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We’re hearing from Dr. Nikki Ramskill on this episode of 5 minute Friday. Dr. Nikki, also known as “The Female Money Doctor,” joined us …

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I’m chopping it up with anonymous physician personal finance blogger Crispy Doc. We have similar immigrant and first-generation stories that led us down the path of becoming physicians. Taking safe …

On this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Steinour’s approach to getting past fear even in the most extreme of cases and conditions. Also, I share some exciting news about the podcast.

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My next guest is Dr. Nikki Ramskill – the personality behind the blog “The Female Money Doctor.” There aren’t as many physicians in the United Kingdom blogging about personal finance as in America, …

On this episode, I get to chat with a physician who’s splitting his time between expeditions in Antarctica and on the motorcycle race track. My next …

On this episode we have Dr. Shilpi Agarwal, author of the book called The 10-Day Total Body Transformation: A Doctor's Guide to Getting Leaner, Cleaner, and Happier in Just 10 Days!  It is a guide that cuts through all …

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Ask and you shall receive! I've read all of your reviews and comments related to having my wife, Dr. Renee, back on the show. I brought her back into the studio so you can learn more about her as …

Dr. Bonnie Mason will be front and center on today’s 5 min Friday. Dr. Bonnie will be sharing the mental and emotional hacks she uses that allows her to overcome fear and inaction.

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On this episode Phylecia Jones joins me to talk about what it’s like to make a career centered on speaking to live audiences. …

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On this episode, Dr. Bonnie Mason (previously from Episode 18) joins me on how to properly handle difficult non-clinical …

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I’ve been doubling down on my Instagram presence. Every Sunday, I give followers the opportunity to ask me questions about …

Here is some fresh insight from previous guest Dr. Berry Pierre (Episode 96) on the strategy he’s using to get past fear!

Welcome back to 5 Minute Friday! On this episode, you will hear how a health scare forced Dr. Carolyn (Episode 102) to realize her mortality and …

It’s been three years since Docs Outside the Box debuted on the podcast scene. It went very fast and I have learned a lot during this time. Check out Episode 100 for the lessons learned during this journey.

On this …

We’re back with another 5 minute Friday! Take a listen to Dr. Drai’s short, but sweet take on how he handle’s fear and inaction.

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On this episode, you’ll get a glimpse into my new “team” approach with the podcast. Over the past several months, I’ve been consistently working with my assistant (Sheryl) to help with streamlining and …

Today’s guest can not only save a patient’s life, but also advice on how well diversified the patient’s retirement portfolio is. Okay, maybe this is …

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My wife, Dr. Renee Volny-Darko, joins me on this very personal episode where we discuss how my locums schedule puts …

What's good everyone! It's a special episode for me because this Episode # 100!!

On this episode, I'm talking about things that have stood in my way and I have gotten past on the road from passion project to …

Take a listen to previous guest Dr. Ansari-Winn’s take on how she handles fear. She breaks down her process systematically and makes it easy for you all to replicate and propel yourself forward!!

Check out her original …

Welcome back to Tech Tuesday! On this second segment, we’ll be having Dr. Afib as he talks about tips on how to create good quality Youtube videos as well as the troubleshooting he had to do to get the perfect green …

On this episode of 5 Min Friday, I have a newcomer to the podcasting space. Dr. Charmaine Gregory hosts Fearless Freedom w. Dr. G where she and her guests talk about how they face fear and emerge victoriously from it.

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In this episode, we have Dr. Berry from The Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcast - a platform that simplifies complex medical information for the …

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Get ready to be pumped after hearing how Dr. Afib…a.k.a. Dr. Percy Francisco Morales was able to get past imposter syndrome …

Yep, it's Tuesday. I can't recall the last time I released on a Tuesday. This is the first in a series of episodes to help you understand the tech behind creating a podcast episode. 

This episode, I'll be covering the …

Dr. Carrie Reynolds, the host of the Hippocratic Hustle podcast, is back to share more about how podcasting has affected her life.

Things you’ll …

Today you’re going to be hearing from Dr. Jarret Patton (Ep 70). His episode is one the highest downloaded shows ever! His story was shocking, sad, and inspiring all in one episode. He’s back on 5 min Friday to inspire …

On this episode I discuss the major changes to the website and podcast. 

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What’s up everyone! Here is another great five minutes on how to get past your fears and insecurities. This Friday you’re going to be hearing from …

On this episode, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Morales a.k.a Dr. AFib! He’s a Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist and the creator of Dr. AFib. He …

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I’m happy and excited to interview Dr.Suzanne Yoder about the global humanitarian work that she does. I watched her speak at the Global …

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Everyone gets scared at some point in their life, and that’s fine. It’s how you deal with it that matters. Learn to overcome your fears in …

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Joining us on today’s episode of Doc Outside The Box is Dr. Rupy Aujla from The Doctor’s Kitchen - all the way from the UK!

He’s a firm …

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On this episode of DOTB, I’m having Dr. Dara Kass the founder of FemInEM for the second time as we recap what happened on the recent FemInEM …

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On this episode of DOTB, I’m speaking to Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn from The Doctor’s Life Podcast. I was on her show before and we did a …

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On this episode of DOTB, I’m talking to Heidi Moawad. A neurologist, …

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On this episode of DOTB, I’m speaking to Dr. Taylor Brana, the host of The Happy Doc podcast! He interviews professionals and doctors that …

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On this episode of DOTB, I’m interviewing Rana Campbell. A lifestyle …

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On this episode of DOTB we have Dr. Bonnie Koo from Missbonniemd.com. I featured her blog as one of my Top 5 favorite physician personal …

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What’s good everyone! On this episode we’re going to get a glimpse into the life of ER physician by day, and punk rocker by night – Dr. Daryl …

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On this episode, my guest is Student Doctor Kamali Thompson who is a 4th …

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On this episode, I talk hitting the big 4-0 and the mistakes I’ve made trying to be a doc outside the box!

Side Note: FinCon19 will be in …

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I’m talking with Dr. Jarret Patton on this episode. He is going to be talking about being on top of the world one day and losing almost everything the next. We’re talking paddy wagon and a lengthy …

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This episode was recorded in the back of a taxi/uber in Ghana. We’re apart of this great organization called International Healthcare …

When you think of disruptor, I bet the last thing that comes to mind are underarm or body odor products. My next guest is Dr. Shannon Klingman, and disrupt the deodorant industry is exactly what she’s aiming to do with …

Hi everyone and greetings from Ghana!!

Thanks for tuning back in. On this show I’m interviewing Drs. Amber Robins and Nina Luma, two of the authors …

Welcome back everyone. First episode of September. Where has the year gone so quickly!??! On this episode I’m speaking with Dr. Katie Deming, Board …

How are you all handling this August heat?!?

Everyone who wants to reach out, make sure you show some love to the “Ask me a Question” button on the right of the website. I thinks its more personal and efficient to ask a …

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By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the case between Andre Young (a.k.a. Dr. Dre) vs Dr. Draion Burch! Yes, the same …

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On this episode, we get to hear from newly minted Dr. …

Becoming a doctor is a pretty tough feat. Then the actual practice of a doctor is no walk in the park also. I know I’m stating the obvious, …

Okay it’s not exactly 5 minutes, but it’s pretty close. I recently went …

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On this episode you’ll hear from Dr. Carrie Reynolds – …

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I know I left you all hanging for 2 weeks. There are a lot of changes going on in the background for Docs Outside the Box.

I …

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On today’s episode, we are going to be speaking with Dr. Antonio Webb about overcoming the odds. He is an …

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We got physician and artistic sensation, …

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On this solo episode, I’m sharing the Top 5 Personal …

On this episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Robert Gore. He’s an Emergency Medicine physician who is fighting to save the lives of young people …

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I’m stopping to smell the roses on this quick episode of DOTB. Thank you all for listening, sharing, and joining the DOTB Nation community!

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the …

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Last week, I was in Atlanta for Dr. Drai’s Momentum in Medicine Conference. It was a phenomenal conference and I’m …

My next guest is Dr. Camille Hammond and through her foundation, the Tininia Cade Foundation, she is providing support and financial …

On this episode, I’m interviewing Farnoosh Torabi from the popular …

It’s very important to have people from various backgrounds tell their stories on Docs Outside the Box. Whether it’s a voice from the …

From being on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean to my book launch, it’s been a crazy month of March! On this episode, I tell you about the journey from my breaking point four years ago to becoming a best seller on …

Make money while you sleep.

Well, my next guest has something to say about this…and he’s making it easier for all you docs to start …

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This is just me on this episode. That’s right, I’m solo. …

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Recently, I flew to Los Angeles to interview an …

I am very big on paying off student loan debt as quick as possible. …

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 …

Dr. Kyle Horton is on the show this week. Her specialty is Internal Medicine and like our previous guest, the 2016 general election …

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 …

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

My next guest is Dr. Buck Parker. As a self-proclaimed class clown in high …

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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, …

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 …

In this solo episode, I give a review of what happened in 2017 for the podcast …

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, …

How great would it be to travel to exotic places all over the world? Pretty …

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 to 4. It’s the second leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 15. My …

This episode is with Guy Kezirian, MD who is here to talk about Physician CEO (paid sponsor). It’s a business immersion program for physicians and …

We all want to know how to do it: save money on taxes! On this episode we chop it up with certified Tax Coach Diane Gardner on ways physicians can …

My next guest is Dr. Shanicka Scarbrough, author of Lunchtime Physician Entrepreneur: An Easy Blueprint from Moving from Employee to Private Practitioner in Your Spare Time. This book is a six-step guide to help doctors …

On this episode I answer questions from my listeners!!

• Where are you from? Where did you grow up? Why did you start the show?
• Can you have a …

We all know that literacy is very important, because it’s connected to how we interact in the world and has a large impact in how we do economically in society. In developing countries, childhood literacy is a …

My next guest is Dave Denniston who is a Chartered Financial Analyst that works with physicians. He also is a fellow podcaster and hosts the Freedom …

Most studies say expect the stock market to crash about every eight years. Basically its 2017 and we’re overdue for one. Having a diversified market …

Imagine if the same amount of research and development that goes into creating the newest iPhone went into fixing electronic medical records. I …

This night-owl doc spends his days creating fantasy worlds for his books in the genre of LitRPG. LitRPG is the combination of science fiction writing …

Network marketing is a popular side-hustle among people who are not medical professionals. For various reasons, doctors have been slow to pick …

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 …

Drs. Jamil & Idries Abdur-Rahman

To educate, inspire, entertain. That’s the motto of our next guests – Drs Jamil & Idries Abdur-Rahman. They …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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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 …

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 …

I’m bringing back an old friend to Docs Outside the Box – Dr. Drai. Dr. Drai was featured on episode 3 where we talked about his breaking point from …

On this episode I get to chat with Dr. Bonnie Mason – CEO of Beyond The Exam Room. Through a combination of online and live courses, Beyond The Exam Room (BTER) educates and prepares physicians for things we all …

Future Proof MD

Necessity is the mother of all invention. Everyone has heard this old proverb. It became relevant again during our economic recession …

No guests for this episode everyone!  You’ve heard stories from various doctors living outside the box – this episode you get to hear from me!

• Learn …

Physician, author, speaker, social media coach, wife, mother, and owner of her own publishing company. Many say it takes superpowers to juggle all of …

Dr. Ryan Gray took some time from his busy schedule to be my next guest. He’s a podcasting veteran and if you haven’t heard of Ryan Gray – you’re …

On this episode, I get to chat with Dr. Peter Kim. Dr. Kim did his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, and then attained his medical …

My next guest is Dr. Renee Matthews – host of the wildly popular Ask Dr. Renee Show. She has turned her passion for talking about medicine to the …

Katie Brewer, a fee-only financial planner was a guest on  episode 4 and discussed basic financial educational tips for physicians. Based on the downloads, that was a favorite among you all! In this episode, Katie …

Dr. James Pinckney

There’s more to Dr. James Pinckney than what you see in the VistaPrint commercials. He’s a major player in concierge medicine, starting his practice (Diamond Physicians) in 2012 in Dallas, Texas. He …

I’m willing to bet that all of you have either purchased or heard the reasons why you should purchase life insurance and disability insurance. These …

On this episode, I chat with Dr. Julien Pham – Chief Medical Officer and Founder of RubiconMD. Dr. Pham merged his experience as a nephrologist with …

How many of you just want to stick your head in the sand when it comes to understanding personal finance and investing? I get it!  The majority of us …

Docs, I hope you’ve got your bus passes ready for this next episode! We’re taking a ride with the co-founders of Tour for Diversity in Medicine – Drs. Kameron Matthews and Alden Landry. As we all know, there’s a …

Class is in session! That’s right.. we’re getting an education on personal finance and financial independence from Katie Brewer, CFP. She’s a fee-only certified financial planner and owner of the financial advising firm …

We’ve all heard of Sanjay Gupta, Dr. Oz, Travis Stork…..now meet Dr. Drai – “America’s OB/GYN.” Dr. Draion Burch is a board certified OB/GYN and media personality. He’s fun, charismatic, off-the-cuff, and is arguably …

In this episode, I get to interview Dr. Melanie Watkins. She is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in California. Practicing as an independent contractor only scratches the surface of Dr. Watkins. She’s an …

Dr. Nii Darko

I’m Dr. Nii Darko and welcome to the first ever episode of Docs Outside the Box podcast! I have finally launched and I’m not looking back! Are you a doctor who feels trapped by the notion that having a …