SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Ever wondered if sending your kids to camp is really worth the cost? Join Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee as we reflect on the bittersweet goodbye to our Tesla. We dive into the nitty-gritty of managing timesheets and expenses for locums, stressing the importance of accurate documentation. Tune in for a mix of laughter, insights, and practical advice! Things to expect in this episode: Kids going to camp & what is considered as sharing too much. Locums and is Dr. Nii, Renee's boss? Dr. Russell Ledet who moved fro ..read more

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Can balancing a demanding medical career with starting a family be more challenging than we realize? Tune in for an insightful conversation with our guest Michelle Oravitz for a fresh perspective on fertility and holistic health, enriched with personal stories, expert insights, and actionable advice. Things to expect in this episode: Starting your family and your career. Infertility & Delaying your fertility What Is Ayurvedic Medicine? Going for Acupuncture and why. Freezing your eggs & Starbucks fe ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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. LIN ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Have a question for the ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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.the15whitecoat ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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.  SIG ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH ..read more

Send us a Text Message. 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. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Have a question for ..read more

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? SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 Send us a message HERE! Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course ..read more

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