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Docs Outside The Box

Docs Outside The Box

By: Dr. Nii Darko
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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 that their colleagues learned at home.


Every episode covers what first-gen docs need to know:

  • Contract negotiation and career decisions
  • Paying off debt without family financial guidance
  • Building wealth from scratch
  • The questions you don't know to ask (but your colleagues already knew)


Real strategies from doctors who had to figure it out on their own.


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Episodes
  • Are You Ready for Locums? #474 Part 4

    Are You Ready for Locums? #474 Part 4
    Dec 16 2025

    SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!

    We answer a listener who asks how to know if locums is the right move and whether they’re truly ready for independence. We break down confidence, clinical readiness, and the mindset shift needed to succeed as a 1099 physician.

    This episode hits home for:

    ● Medical students

    ● Residents & fellows

    ● Attending physicians

    ● 1099 & locums doctors

    ● Anyone interested in healthcare policy or physician lifestyle

    If you’re studying, training, practicing, or thinking about locums… this one’s for you.

    Comment Below:

    ● Are you considering locums in 2025–2026?



    FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums


    LINKS MENTIONED

    Study about physician satisfaction from pubmed - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12755252/

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    Email: team@drniidarko.com

    Twitter: @drniidarko


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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 https://setforlifeinsurance.com/
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    16 mins
  • Life With a Tenant Upstairs + Kitchen Renovation #474 Part 3

    Life With a Tenant Upstairs + Kitchen Renovation #474 Part 3
    Dec 16 2025

    SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!

    In this episode we're discussing a life update which is renting out part of our home + kitchen renovations we are doing.
    We are breaking down the financial lessons we’re learning as a physician household with tenants.

    FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums


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    WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!


    Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox


    Have a question for the podcast?

    Text us at 833-230-2860

    Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox

    Email: team@drniidarko.com

    Twitter: @drniidarko


    Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com


    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 https://setforlifeinsurance.com/
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    17 mins
  • Wale’s New Album “Everything Is A Lot” + HSA Deadline #474 Part 2

    Wale’s New Album “Everything Is A Lot” + HSA Deadline #474 Part 2
    Dec 16 2025

    SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!

    In this episode, we’re diving deep into:

    1. Wale’s new album. Is it worth playing in the OR?

    A quick, fun review: focus, vibe, and OR compatibility.


    2. HSA Deadline Reminder. LAST MONTH to contribute

    We’re making ours… are you? If you’re a med student, resident, or attending in a high deductible plan, this is the best tax tool available.


    This episode hits home for:

    ● Nursing students

    ● Medical students

    ● Residents & fellows

    ● Attending physicians

    ● 1099 & locums doctors

    ● Anyone interested in healthcare policy or physician lifestyle

    If you’re studying, training, practicing, or thinking about locums… this one’s for you.


    Comment Below:

    ● Would you listen to Wale’s new album in the OR?

    ● Are you making your HSA contribution this year?


    FREE DOWNLOAD - 7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locums


    SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!



    WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!


    Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox


    Have a question for the podcast?

    Text us at 833-230-2860


    Instagram: @docsoutsidethebox

    Email: team@drniidarko.com

    Twitter: @drniidarko


    Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com


    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 https://setforlifeinsurance.com/
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
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