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Docs Outside The Box

Dr. Nii Darko

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 565

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 and Renée Darko, have a lot to say about earning, saving, and investing your way to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. These two docs parley about personal finance, careers, and the real world. Tune in for the gems. 💎 Stay for the laughs .😂 Welcome to medicine’s new media!

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24/07/2026
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#72
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11/11/2025
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Board Exams, Locum Tenens Questions & Starting Your Own Locums Agency. #434

Episode 434

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 • Duration 52:23

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What if the rigorous board certification exams aren't the gold standard for assessing surgical skill? We challenge this notion by shedding light on the stress and logistical headaches of recertification processes. Dr. Renee also shares her experience at a Canadian hospital.
To conclude we answer questions on going for medical missions while raising a family and also starting your own locum agency.

Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:27 American Board Of Surgery Re-Certification Test.

8:53 The purpose of Re-Certification.

13:25 Dr. Renee's Experience at a Hospital in Canada.

17:36 Answering Questions on Medical Missions and Raising a Family.

29:38 Starting A Locums Agency.

42:32 Story Time On Locums Scenarios & Contract Agreements.

47:04 You Need a Lawyer before signing any contract.

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Gun Policy Insights from an ER Doctor & Navigating the NRA Debate. #433

Episode 433

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 • Duration 31:40

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Join us as we welcome Dr. Cedric Dark, an ER doctor and thoughtful author, who shares his journey in writing "Under the Gun: An ER Doctor's Cure for America's Gun Epidemic." Spurred into action by the NRA's provocative suggestion for doctors to "stay in their lane," Dr. Dark offers a compelling analysis of gun policy through the lens of his dual experiences as a physician and gun owner.

Timeline.

0:00 Introduction

1:17 Why Dr. Cedric Dark wrote the book "Under The Gun".

5:30 Losing family members to gun violence.

7:14 Policy recommendations for gun violence prevention.

10:20 Guns and mental illness

14:17 Why is it hard to implement gun policies

17:19 How the book "Under The Gun" was received by doctors

18:58 Gun ownership responsibility

21:55 Deaths from gun fire.

24:18 Doing your part as a doctor in reducing gun violence

27:40 Motivation for getting a gun

28:44 Destructive capabilities of a gun

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Ghana Trip Recap & transitioning from residency to practice. #427

Episode 427

Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Duration 51:12

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We start off by giving a special shout-out to Dr. Ruchi Amin, a pediatric surgeon who’s been tuning into our podcast for insights on locum tenens and non-traditional healthcare roles. We also discuss our recent medical mission trip to Ghana and the behind-the-scenes logistics. We wrap up with a discussion on navigating the transition from residency to practice.

Things to expect in this episode:

IG Shoutout to Dr. Ruchi Amin
Having options as a doctor
Opportunities that don't work for you are just another job opening.
You need a lawyer to look at all your contracts.
The importance of clinical examinations.

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You Should Know Why This Medical Student Dropped Out #343

Episode 343

Monday, January 16, 2023 • Duration 46:22

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A disillusioned third year medical student announced his official withdrawal from medical school and medicine in a post on Medium. The Ethiopian immigrant stated that he believes the current medical system is designed to harm not help people, prioritizes profits over patients and often fails to address the root cause of health issues. Drs. Nii and Renée address the student’s grievances while sharing their own perspectives and experiences.

Things to expect in this episode:

New year, new sickness and New York City traffic
DOTB listener, Jamar, weighs in on Dave Chappelle vs Chris Rock
Dr. Nii makes a hefty estimated tax payment and is not happy about it
The potential of medicine versus the reality of medicine
Practicing within the traditional medical system in order to change things

Benaias Esayeas’s Medium post, I withdrew from medical school today

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Our Top 10 YouTube Shorts of 2022 (1-5) #342

Episode 342

Monday, January 9, 2023 • Duration 01:11:18

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The last taped show for 2022 is also the 81st episode of the year, and Drs. Nii and Renée are celebrating with part two of the Top 10 YouTube Shorts of 2022! Counting up from number 5 to number 1, the couple highlight the shows with the most viewer reactions and continue the conversation on topics like cashing out after a 15-year career, leveraging with a lawyer in contract negotiations, and medical missions.

Things to expect in this episode:

Dr. Nii thanks Renée, and the rest of the DOTB team
What’s your career endgame? Julien and Kiersten Saunders’ 15-year cash out plan
Why docs need lawyers to review their contracts before they sign
Renée’s experience treating patients in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti
Team Tom or Team Gisele? Reactions to the Brady marriage breakup

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Episode 263
Episode 321
Episode 276
Episode 319

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Our Top 10 YouTube Shorts of 2022 (6-10) #341

Episode 341

Saturday, December 31, 2022 • Duration 42:56

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Rounding off the year, Drs. Nii and Renée respond to the shows that resonated with their audience the most in a rundown of the Top 10 YouTube Shorts for 2022! Starting from the bottom at number 10 and making their way up to number 6, the first part of this two-part series touches on hot button topics like abortion law, cryptocurrency, recession investing and the American economy.

Things to expect in this episode:

VTI / VTSAX index fund investing and the Crypto evangelists are quiet
Ectopic pregnancies, abortion policies and its impact on doctor decisions
Kevin Matthews speaks on the declining stock market and the American recession question
Social media influencers are causing people to lose billions of dollars
Minhaj’s DO comedy skit, Renée’s GMA appearance, and Jessica Abo

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Episode 296
Episode 259
Episode 323

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From Burnout to a Profitable Newborn Concierge Practice #340

Episode 340

Friday, December 23, 2022 • Duration 33:01

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RVA baby, a holistic concierge practice for newborns, was born out of pediatrician Dr. Janet West’s passion for caring for infants and moms in the early months following birth. In this Docs Outside the Box episode Dr. Nii converses with Dr. West about her journey from a burned out medical director to a creator of a new model of pediatric care that encompasses the whole family.

Things to expect in this episode:

Dr. West’s journey from MD to MBA to Founder of RVA Baby
RVA Baby, from burnout to practicing what she loves most about medicine
The RVA Baby model, plus clientele, insurance and affordability
How other pediatricians respond to her model of care
Passion, risk, profitability and future growth plans

Guest Contact Information:
Website: www.myrvababy.com
Email: whatsnext@myrvababy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrvababy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myrvababy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-west-md-mba-37a42678/

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How a Doc Maintains Control in a Broken Healthcare System #339

Episode 339

Monday, December 19, 2022 • Duration 35:19

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The Physician Philosopher, Dr. Jimmy Turner, returns to Docs Outside the Box, to discuss his latest book, Determined: How Burned Out Doctors Can Thrive in a Broken Medical System. Bringing his own personal insight and experience with burnout as well as a mountain of evidence-based psychological studies, Dr. Turner explains the systemic problems within the healthcare system and, most importantly, how doctors can become self-determined practicing physicians within it.

Things to expect in this episode:

From burnout to his latest book, Determined
Transitioning from Trading Time for Money to Working Less for Money
The difference between burnout and moral injury, plus the thrive story on the other side
The healthcare continuum, profit over people versus people over profit
The answers to perfectionism and other cognitive distortions

Guest Contact Information:
Website: https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/
Email: editor@thephysicianphilosopher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpp_md/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tpp_md
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysicianPhilosopher/

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Don't be a Broke Retired Doctor (Money Trap #8) #338

Episode 338

Friday, December 16, 2022 • Duration 01:01:30

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The topic of this week’s Docs Outside the Box is “Don’t be a Broke Retired Doctor”, number eight of the “Eleven Money Traps that Keep Doctors Burned Out” series. In this episode Drs. Nii and Renée discuss the importance of investing in retirement plans early on, so that later in life, when and how a doctor retires, is their choice.

Things to expect in this episode:

Renée’s Good Morning America debut gets bumped for Brittney Griner
Do doctors continue to work late in life because they can’t afford to retire, or because they love their work?
Why doctors are at a 10-year disadvantage for retirement plan investment
Choosing funds for your 401k or 403b, stocks, bonds, REITS and IRAs
Assessing expense ratios, the expenses involved in investing

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Deion Sanders resume building off HBCU backs? Nii's experience at a HBCU Surgery Residency #337

Episode 337

Monday, December 12, 2022 • Duration 58:22

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is under scrutiny after announcing his departure as head football coach at Jackson State University for the University of Colorado. Some criticism stems from Sanders’ statement three years ago that God was sending him to Jackson to rebuild and elevate the struggling football program. But after breaking his contract with the HBCU and accepting a reported 6 million dollar offer from the University of Colorado, many people are left wondering if Sanders sold out. Drs. Nii and Renée weigh in on Prime Time’s controversial move.

Things to expect in this episode:

Renée opens up with an original rap
HBCU football program history, the NFL and Deion’s coaching career
Did God send Deion to Jackson State, and did Deion sell out for more money?
Are HBCUs big enough to compete?
Resume building in athletics and medicine,
Nii’s experience at Morehouse School of Medicine

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