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  • REPLAY: What is a 1099? Non-traditional pre-med advice #357
    Oct 28 2025

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    Drs. Nii and Renée do a semi-ok job at explaining the difference between 1099 independent contracting and W2 employment. Dr. Renée runs down the ways in which we give up control of our careers to others. Then the docs meet long-standing listener, Jamar Cromwell, to give him advice as a non-traditional pre-med.

    Things you'll learn in this episode:

    • The difference between 1099 and W2
    • How to take control over your career so that you can control your life
    • How students and doctors can focus on medicine while still staying true to their identities


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  • Can Busy Moms Really Do Locum Work Without Having Mom Guilt? #471 Part 2
    Sep 23 2025

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    In this episode, we answer a question from our listener who is considering a locums position but is having mom guilt and wants to know how other women do it. Dr. Renée opens up about her journey working exclusively as a locums doctor while still maximizing her presence at home. If you're struggling with parental guilt this conversation is for you.


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  • A Recap Of Our Wonderful Trip To Ghana. #471 Part 1
    Sep 23 2025

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    In this episode, we share our experiences from our recent medical mission trip to Ghana. We also discussed a medical resident who was caught performing unauthorized genital ultrasounds in his apartment and concluded with giving career advice to residents who are transitioning to work as attending physicians.

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    39 m
  • REPLAY: Money Trap #4 - Debt is not a substitute for cash! #303
    Sep 19 2025

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    In this episode, Renee & Nii discuss how the common forms of debt (student loans, consumer debt, mortgage) keep you stuck in the rat race and burnt out!

    Things to expect in this episode:

    • Renee clarifies how much she really owed the IRS
    • The Top 10 Medical Schools that keep their students in the highest debts
    • Why you should consider refinancing your loans
    • Why the Darkos don’t co-sign loans for anyone


    Resources listed:
    Student Hero Medical School Repayment Guide
    How long should a car loan be
    10 Medical Schools where students leave with the most debt

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  • REPLAY: Starting a Locums Company, Navigating Insurance & Why Consider Locums. #432
    Aug 27 2025

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    What if you could reshape your career and lifestyle with the freedom and flexibility you’ve always dreamed of? In this episode, we explore the exciting world of locum tenens work, sharing insights on how to start your own locums company, medical malpractice insurance and why every doctor should consider doing locums.

    Timeline

    0:00 Introduction

    2:47 What y'all say Friday! Ask us anything y'all.

    3:29 Working 24 hour shifts as a doctor.

    7:44 Billing & Getting paid as a locums doctor

    10:47 How to Start a Locums Agency.

    14:08 Not working on important days of your life.

    16:24 Medical malpractice for locums doctors

    21:53 Rates vs travel expenses as locums doctors

    28:12 Why consider doing locums?

    35:44 Is there a Diddy in medicine y'all?

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    42 m
  • How to Pay for Med School After Loan Changes! #470
    Aug 22 2025

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    In this episode, we discuss a question from a pre-med student from a lower income background who is worried about pursuing medicine with the new student loan caps. We also offer advice on how to navigate these new financial obstacles, and whether becoming a doctor is still a viable path. If you're facing similar challenges, remember you're not alone. Reach out to mentors and be creative with your educational path.


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  • REPLAY: From panic attacks to beautiful artwork. Medicine is artistry for this doc #285
    Aug 19 2025

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    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 debt in less than a year and turn medicine into art.

    Things to expect in this episode:

    • How a debt-induced panic attack and a phone call with Dr. Renée resulted in an aggressive loan repayment plan
    • How Dr. Lucie turned her back pain into art for herself and others
    • How she roped the dean of her medical school into babysitting her daughter
    • How one of Dr. Nii's mindset episodes helped Dr. Lucie stop stalling and take action

    Check out Dr. Lucie's artistry at www.phoenixnoirdesigns.com

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  • What Happens When Doctors Make MORE Money on TikTok Than in Hospitals. #469 Part 3
    Aug 5 2025

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    The medical profession is facing a significant shift as doctors are increasingly finding more lucrative opportunities on social media than in clinical practice. While some doctors manage to balance both worlds, the trend points toward a future where medical knowledge is increasingly monetized online rather than applied in hospitals and clinics.


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    17 m