Docs Outside The Box
Med school taught you medicine - not how to crush 6-figure debt, navigate tough conversations, or build the career you actually want. We're 1st-gen Ghanaian and Haitian Doctors who figured it out without a blueprint, paid off $662K in student loan debt in 3 years, and now we're teaching you the real moves that work. Subscribe now and master what med school never taught you!
Episodes
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This episode hits EVERY corner of healthcare. Medical students, residents, nursing students, and attendings.
We’re diving deep into:
1. The Department of Education’s classification of nursing as not a professional degree
● What does this actually mean?
● Does it affect student loans?
● Will this change the future of nursing?
● Why EVERY healthcare...
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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.
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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.
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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 doctor...
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The Affordable Care Act marketplace is facing a massive premium spike in 2026 — and Congress is running out of time to stop it.
In this episode of Docs Outside The Box, Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee break down exactly why ACA premiums are increasing, what happens if Congress does nothing, and how this will impact:
- Medical students
- Residents & f...
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We tackle a raw listener question about carrying $520k in med school debt, feeling guilty about pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and navigating first‑gen family expectations. We break down what PSLF really is, why it exists, and how to compare it against traditional and accelerated payoff paths.
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In this episode, we paid a tribute to D’Angelo whose albums like Brown Sugar and Voodoo shaped our teenage years. We also talked about how slow jams are no longer there, and the split between what people say online and ...
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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the five financial moves that created real change in our lives....no fluff, no hype, just the systems and decisions that actually stuck. We discussed the importance of going ...
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We help a graduating resident weigh a bold plan of using locums to pay down $478k in student loans while planning a sustainable U.S.–Ghana travel rhythm. If you’re a physician considering locums, global living, or a car...
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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...
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- 0:01 Should Married Couples Combine Finances?
- 8:50 Financial Planning in Relationships
- 16:32 Financial Transparency in Marriage
- 20:54 Financial Involvement in Relationships
- 28:29 The Benefits of Combining Finances
- 32:27 Navigating Financial Disparities in Marriage
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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 conclude...
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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...
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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 r...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 atta...
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The sudden passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a shock to most of us who grew up watching him as Theo on The Cosby Show. At just 54 years old, his drowning in Costa Rica while swimming with family serves as a stark remi...
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When the "big beautiful bill" passed, all student loan forgiveness programs were paused. In this segment we went deep into the ripple effects these changes will create across healthcare. Whether you're a healt...
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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 tren...
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