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 decisionsPaying off debt without family financial guidanceBuilding wealth from scratchThe 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.Subscribe and build your blueprint with us.Download: The First-Gen Doctor Blueprint
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Sep 29, 2026 · 33:18
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Twenty years after medical school, I went back to Kansas City with Renee and our boys. Walking…
Sep 15, 2026 · 42:47
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! A first year general surgery resident slid into my DMs after our previous episode on how GHANA…
Sep 1, 2026 · 46:01
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In just a few days, we leave for Ghana, and this year, our boys are coming with us. This is our…
Jul 30, 2026 · 51:56
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We got married in our thirties. Started IVF in the middle of paying off $700,000 in student…
Jul 14, 2026 · 46:46
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nearly 50,000 people watched our co-parenting reel and asked the same question: "Why don't you…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:20:08
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! You didn't match. Now what? Every year, roughly 7% of U.S. medical students don't match into…
Mar 30, 2026 · 48:41
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this episode, we share our honest struggle with fitness as first-generation doctors - from…
Feb 23, 2026 · 54:44
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Two first-gen doctors answer your real questions: How to open a business bank account, and…
Feb 2, 2026 · 25:30
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this episode, we share our complete story - how we went from $662,000 in medical school debt…
Dec 16, 2025 · 15:14
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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 16:37
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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 16:00
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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 25:16
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! This episode hits EVERY corner of healthcare. Medical students, residents, nursing students,…
Dec 8, 2025 · 17:36
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We tackle a raw listener question about carrying $520k in med school debt, feeling guilty about…
Dec 8, 2025 · 32:23
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The Affordable Care Act marketplace is facing a massive premium spike in 2026 — and Congress is…
Nov 18, 2025 · 13:52
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Nov 18, 2025 · 45:47
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Nov 18, 2025 · 27:39
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Oct 28, 2025 · 58:44
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Drs. Nii and Renée do a semi-ok job at explaining the difference between 1099 independent…
Oct 21, 2025 · 43:55
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! 0:01 Should Married Couples Combine Finances? 8:50 Financial Planning in Relationships 16:32…
Sep 23, 2025 · 21:23
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Sep 23, 2025 · 37:08
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Sep 19, 2025 · 59:01
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this episode, Renee & Nii discuss how the common forms of debt (student loans, consumer…
Aug 27, 2025 · 40:08
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What if you could reshape your career and lifestyle with the freedom and flexibility you’ve…
Aug 22, 2025 · 47:59
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Aug 19, 2025 · 45:50
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Lucie Mitchell is a long time listener of Docs Outside. She joins Dr. Nii today to share…
Aug 5, 2025 · 15:57
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Aug 5, 2025 · 26:56
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Aug 5, 2025 · 22:49
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 29, 2025 · 38:20
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii brings talks to Dr. Rachael Consoli, an OB/GYN who presently is working in a United States…
Jul 22, 2025 · 33:17
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 22, 2025 · 19:12
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 22, 2025 · 50:59
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 15, 2025 · 38:29
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 8, 2025 · 10:28
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 8, 2025 · 21:00
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 8, 2025 · 14:40
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 8, 2025 · 22:45
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the…
Jul 1, 2025 · 30:14
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii discusses the trend of doctors seeking less than full-time work. Sarah Ledbetter, Physician…
Jun 24, 2025 · 21:58
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Our listener, David, wrote back with an update on their job search near Boston which then led…
Jun 24, 2025 · 17:46
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We discuss a Reddit post from a resident dealing with an attending who takes melatonin and…
Jun 24, 2025 · 28:35
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Leadership in medicine goes beyond clinical skills because medical education doesn’t…
Jun 20, 2025 · 15:24
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Is the “One Big Beautiful Bill” really beautiful? We discuss the potential impact of the…
Jun 20, 2025 · 34:55
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We start off by discussing medical myths/traditions we should retire. We then talk about MTV…
Jun 13, 2025 · 34:24
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Is a 24/7 call one week per month sustainable for an entire career? This question strikes at…
Jun 13, 2025 · 34:35
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We share some medical school scholarship opportunities and then answer a listener's question on…
Jun 10, 2025 · 45:40
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Things to expect in this episode: We’re in Denver, CO at the AACOM Educating Leaders…
Jun 3, 2025 · 26:05
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We reflect on our medical school experiences, sharing regrets and lessons learned that have…
Jun 3, 2025 · 8:21
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We were in Houston, Texas recently and I did a 2-mile time trial. Let’s just say towards the…
Jun 3, 2025 · 18:49
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! There's a new bill being discussed that aims to cap federal student loans. We discuss how this…
Jun 3, 2025 · 17:56
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We unpack the latest news on a controversial bill that could drastically change higher…
May 28, 2025 · 56:31
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii sits down with Trevor Cabrera, who completed his residency training in General Pediatrics…
May 13, 2025 · 59:14
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! As we navigate the tumultuous seas of medical education's financial demands, you'll discover…
May 6, 2025 · 23:25
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The hidden power of your CV isn't something they teach in medical school. In this episode we…
May 6, 2025 · 14:53
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We tackle a listener question about establishing an LLC in a tax-friendly state while living in…
May 2, 2025 · 22:10
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Balancing a job while preparing for medical school can feel like an impossible task. It's a…
May 2, 2025 · 21:32
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us as we address a question from Jay on how to balance working while studying. Through…
Apr 29, 2025 · 16:46
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Prepare to be captivated by our deep dive into Ryan Coogler's ambitious film "Sinners" that…
Apr 29, 2025 · 23:16
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Our discussion stems from a shocking case of obstetrical abuse where an attending deliberately…
Apr 29, 2025 · 12:59
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We dive into the crucial financial knowledge gap in medical education and share powerful…
Apr 29, 2025 · 18:02
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us for a discussion about prenuptial agreements among physicians as we reveal why we…
Apr 22, 2025 · 14:21
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us for a Q&A session with Dr. Jim Dahle, the founder of The White Coat Investor. We asked…
Apr 22, 2025 · 18:12
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The financial landscape for physicians has never been more complex. Student loan strategies…
Apr 22, 2025 · 14:16
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! According to The White Coat Investor, the fastest path to build wealth and attain financial…
Apr 22, 2025 · 13:58
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Drawing from personal experience, buying a home during residency remains a significant…
Apr 22, 2025 · 1:02:24
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Jim Dahle, the founder of White Coat Investor joins us in sharing candid insights on real…
Apr 18, 2025 · 27:20
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! In this raw, unfiltered conversation we take personal turns to address how we dealt with…
Apr 18, 2025 · 32:42
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Can I change how I practice medicine when I'm drowning in so much debt? This is a question that…
Apr 18, 2025 · 58:26
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Are you feeling trapped by crushing student loan debt? Well you're not alone. In our…
Apr 15, 2025 · 42:56
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii and Renée return from their Disney vacation to discuss Money Trap #5. This conversation is…
Apr 8, 2025 · 10:01
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Your dreams of becoming a doctor don't come with an expiration date, but they do require…
Apr 8, 2025 · 19:25
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Join us for an insightful and fun conversation as we answer a listener's question on becoming a…
Apr 8, 2025 · 20:06
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We discuss whether Dr. Nii has what it takes to achieve his fitness goals of breaking 20…
Apr 4, 2025 · 16:08
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Work-life balance in medicine isn't about finding time away from work. It's about knowing what…
Apr 4, 2025 · 13:12
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Drawing from our combined experiences, we tackle a question from our longtime listener Jamar,…
Apr 1, 2025 · 22:27
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Bullying during residency has become normalized through what Dr. Bilbrew calls a "trauma…
Apr 1, 2025 · 19:44
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! When facing a bully in medicine, your strongest defense is competence. Identifying problematic…
Apr 1, 2025 · 18:27
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The transition to residency brings excitement and new challenges but it also introduces the…
Mar 25, 2025 · 10:09
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We analyze public reaction to news of a urologist testing positive for cocaine while performing…
Mar 25, 2025 · 20:47
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We explore the puzzling behavior of patients who seek hospital care yet refuse recommended…
Mar 25, 2025 · 7:37
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii shares his experience conquering a Spartan 5K Race with his boys. From the mud pits,…
Mar 18, 2025 · 1:05:11
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Ever wondered what it's like to step off the beaten path and start your own locum tenens…
Mar 14, 2025 · 19:00
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The weight of medical school debt can feel overwhelming. When navigating student loan repayment…
Mar 13, 2025 · 23:20
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We unpack the journey to financial freedom for physicians, discussing how developing good money…
Mar 12, 2025 · 13:45
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Taking control of your financial future sometimes means going against conventional wisdom. Dr.…
Mar 11, 2025 · 54:30
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Brittne Halford, co-host of Wealth-Minded MD podcast, joins us at Docs Outside the Box…
Mar 10, 2025 · 45:48
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Choosing between two medical specialties when one means potentially giving up a vital part of…
Mar 7, 2025 · 25:06
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We unpack the emotional and psychological impact of residency training on medical…
Mar 6, 2025 · 19:36
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We explore the potential impact of upcoming budget cuts on student loan forgiveness programs,…
Mar 5, 2025 · 15:26
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! As healthcare providers, the burden of delivering bad news often leads to traumatic…
Mar 4, 2025 · 59:18
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We break down a shocking incident where a gunman held ICU staff hostage at UPMC Memorial…
Feb 25, 2025 · 55:04
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Unlock the secrets to a successful medical career with insights from Drs. Love and Uchenna…
Feb 24, 2025 · 25:34
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We explore a case where Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a surgeon , decided to pause a surgery to respond…
Feb 21, 2025 · 30:35
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! On this episode of “What y’all say Friday” , we start off by sharing what it’s like to juggle…
Feb 20, 2025 · 23:30
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Since stepping back into office in 2025, President Trump has made moves against the Affordable…
Feb 19, 2025 · 6:37
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We're breaking down Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 2025 halftime performance featuring surprise…
Feb 18, 2025 · 57:26
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We start by giving our views on Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl performance. We then talk…
Feb 17, 2025 · 10:48
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We tackle the pressing issue of physician shortages and the disconnect between medical school…
Feb 14, 2025 · 40:22
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We love hearing from our listeners and so on this episode of "What y'all say Friday" we are…
Feb 13, 2025 · 14:14
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! What if being a doctor is no longer the prestigious, lifelong calling it once was? Join the…
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