Docs Outside the Box is a fusion of money, medicine, and pop culture. After paying off $662,000 in student loan debt, quitting their jobs, and launching 3 businesses, husband and wife, Drs. Nii and Renée Darko, have a lot to say about earning, saving, and investing your way to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. These two docs parley about personal finance, careers, and the real world. Tune in for the gems. 💎 Stay for the laughs .😂 Welcome to medicine’s new media!
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"Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens" dives into the highs, lows, and WTFs of healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, live with a healthcare worker, or broke your arm once and are still paying off your medical bills, this is a must-listen. Join Will and Kristin Flanary (aka the Glaucomfleckens) for candid chats with leading healthcare voices like Dr. Mike and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Discover fun facts about eyeballs, hear relatable stories from medical training, and ...
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"Scrub Club: On the Way to a White Coat" follows pre-med students Makena and Nayiri on their journey through medicine and MDs!
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The Doctor's Mentor™ Show: Ideal Medical Practice | Business of Medicine | Entrepreneurship | Exit Strategies | Docgitimacy™
Lori L Barr MD: Practice, Career and Lifestyle Mentor and Radiologist
Before medical school you want to help people feel better. Once you start training and get into your practice,whether it is private, hospital-based, institutional, academic or corporate, you discover the distress of toxic work habits, stressed health professionals and bureaucracy. You are in danger of becoming a faceless white coat that doesn’t have a clue how to feel good! This show meets doctors and allied health professionals where they are, from medical school, residency, fellowship, pra ...
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Overcoming Student Debt | Drs. Nii & Renee Darko
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Drs. Nii & Renee Darko, join the Glaucomfleckens to talk about the pressures of being children of immigrants, the time Nii was recruited to play intramural basketball in college, match day experiences, and discuss the struggles of overcoming student debt. — Want to Learn About Drs. Nii & Renee Darko? Instagram / Tik Tok: @docsoutsidethebox YouTube:…
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Knock Knock Eye: What is an Ocular Migraine?
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, I share what has recently been going on in my life, before I give you the inside scoop on the correct way to clean your glasses and talk about Ocular Migraines. — We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support…
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Glauc Talk: Eyeball Transplant, Alternate Reality, & Why Are You Like This?
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In this episode of Glauc Talk, Will and Kristin talk about their spider-killing dynamic, discuss the amazing process of doing an eyeball transplant, debate the top 5 specialties they wish Will would have done if he hadn’t gotten into ophthalmology, and ask each other why they are the way they are when it comes to things that annoy them! — We want t…
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Knock Knock Eye: Diplopia For Dummies: What Should You Do About Your Double Vision?
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, I discuss my tough work day due to some curveballs that came into the office, including a patient with Diplopia. It's a tricky thing to figure out as it could be an eye problem or a brain problem. — We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get e…
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Knock Knock Eye: What Eye Disease Affects Premature Babies?
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, I discuss pediatric ophthalmology and retinopathy of prematurity, which is an eye disease that can happen in babies who are premature. — We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for e…
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MD/PhD and still can't match into surgery? What next? #411
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Dr. Travelle Franklin-Ford Ellis, talks about her extraordinary shift from an MD/PhD candidate to a vanguard of health equity at Exact Sciences. Dr. Nii and Dr. Travelle talk about: Not matching into residency even with an MD/PhD. 10 years of medical school and ending up not practicing on patients. What next after not matching? Advice to premeds wh…
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Glauc Talk: Match Day Statistics, Identity Theft, & Testosterone Replacement
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In this episode of Glauc Talk, Will and Kristin tell the tale behind their mild case of identity theft, share some Match Day and hospital reimbursement statistics, ask why certain things in medicine are the way they are, and talk about how April is testicular and young adult cancer month. — We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us …
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Knock Knock Eye: A Solar Eclipse Can Melt Your Eyes: How To Watch Safely
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, I discuss the very exciting Solar Eclipse coming up. I teach you how to look at the sun safely and what could happen to your eyes if you don't! — We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patr…
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The Great Resignation of Nurses | Amie Varley and Sara Fung (The Gritty Nurse Pod)
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Nurses, Amie Varley and Sara Fung, join the Glaucomfleckens to talk about the great resignation of nurses in the healthcare system, the unconstitutional bill that was passed and then reversed in Canada, discuss the awful Nurses Day gifts, talk about some of the most famous nurses in the world, and get into the idea behind their new book, The Wisdom…
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Stethoscopes and Hashtags: Tales from the SNMA Annual Medical Conference. #410
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Dr. Nii & Renee discuss: Student National Medical Association Conference Recap Global Humanitarian Presentation Social Media Influencers in Medical School Pre-meds and Medical Students Needing Mentorship $100, $75, $50 Giveaway Winners LINKS MENTIONED The organisation that Dr. Nii & Renee use : ihcv.org SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISOD…
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Knock Knock Eye: Q&A: I Answer Your Pressing Eye Questions
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will answers some questions that you asked on a YouTube community post, including are iOrganomic tips are actually good advice for computer users, are their eye exercises you can do that can you help you put off needing reading glasses, is blue light actually dangerous for your eyeballs, and much more! — We want to hea…
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Glauc Talk: Cyber Attack, Couples Therapy, & Mesothelioma
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In the first episode of Glauc Talk, Will and Kristin sit down to talk about the Change Healthcare cyber attack and how it compared to the Anthem cyber attack of 2015, they have a little couple therapy moment where they tell each other something they are wrong about, and Will tries to remember a disease associated with the Mesothelium. — We want to …
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Life in Scrubs: Financial Tips, Locum Tenens Q&A, Kate Middleton #409
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Dr. Nii & Renee discuss: How life changes in a split second in trauma Going to Annual Medical Conference for SNMA at the end of the week Locum Tenens Q&A from a listener Thoughts on Kate Middleton The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Review SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230…
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Knock Knock Eye: Let's Recap My On Call Week and Talk Match Day
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will discusses the recent Match Day, how he spends the day liking every tweet, and what that means for all aspiring doctors. He then shares his 5 happiest moments from med school, before recapping what a call week is like for himself. It may not be as intense as other call weeks, but Will shares what issues he got call…
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Depression in Medicine: It's Ok To Ask For Help | Dr. Anthony Chin-Quee
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Author, Television Writer, and Board Certified Otolaryngologist, Dr Anthony Chin-Quee, joins the Glaucomfleckens to rank the five senses, before talking about his path to medicine from growing up in Brooklyn within an immigrant family to studying at Harvard, sharing his experience with depression while studying and working, and explains why he left…
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Healthcare to houses: Doctors building wealth. #408
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As a high-earner physician, discover how to leverage real estate syndications to carve out more personal time without sacrificing financial growth. Clint Harris from Nomad Capital joins us to share innovative investment strategies that repurpose old retail spaces into thriving self-storage facilities. Imagine a life where financial, location, and t…
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Uncovering the Nepal USMLE Score Cheating Scandal.
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Join us as we expose a troubling cheating scheme amongst Nepalese medical students sharing USMLE questions through Telegram. We're joined by Dr. Berry, who provides critical insight into the investigation that's left the medical community reeling and cast suspicion over the integrity of medical education for foreign graduates. Things to expect in t…
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Knock Knock Eye: Did You Know Drinking Too Much Caffeine Leads to Vision Loss? with Maureen Johnson
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will brings on guest Maureen Johnson, the author of the popular book series, Truly Devious, who talks about how she is responsible for the Jonathan Prayer candles, before she gets into some smaller eye issues, but more importantly the main topic for the day, Acute macular Neuro retinopathy. which is also her bigger eye…
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An Example of Why the Path To Medicine Can Be Very Challenging | Dr. Antonio Webb
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Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Antonio J. Webb, joins the Glaucomfleckens to talk about how long he’s been creating social media content, why orthopedic surgeons have the stereotype of being strong and going to the gym, and his path to medicine from his childhood to his time in the military. — Want to Learn About Dr. Antonio J. Webb? YouTube: @anton…
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Everything regarding Disability Insurance for Medical Professionals
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Ever imagine a scenario where, as a medical professional, you find yourself unable to work? Dr. Stephanie Pearson from Pearson and Ravitz joins us to discuss the often-ignored but critical importance of disability insurance, especially for those in the medical field. She sheds light on why securing this insurance early, like during residency, is no…
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Knock Knock Eye: This is Why Sunglasses Are So Important
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will talks about his love / hate relationship with Twitter (now X) and the misinformation that is spewed on it, before getting into the main topic today, Ocular Melanoma and how it affects the inside of your eye. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and m…
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Learn How To Do CPR Properly | Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah & Dr. Rickquel Tripp
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Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah & Dr. Rickquel Tripp, join the Glaucomfleckens to talk about their love for Pittsburgh and how CPR was perfected here, before talking about how they met and started working together on Akoma United. They also talk about their work doing CPR advocacy with athletes, so they know what to do when the need arises on the field. The…
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The Glaucomfleckens - Comedy, Marriage, & Sacrifice. #406
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In this episode, the Flanary duo—Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken—guide us with humor and humanity. Join us for an episode brimming with laughter, candidness, and wisdom from two figures who have carved a niche at the intersection of healthcare, social media, and the heart of everyday life. Things to expect in this episode: What The Glauc…
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Knock Knock Eye: When Should You Start Being Concerned About Your Twitching Eyelids?
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will talks about the 4 year anniversary of Glaucomflecken skits, before getting into the main topic, EyeLids. Will covers the function of eyelids, who claims facial nerves, what goes on when your eyelids twitch, and when it can get more serious with blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: Y…
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What Is It Like Working With Your Spouse? | Dr. Sydnee and Justin McElroy
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Dr. Sydnee and Justin McElroy, Co-hosts of Sawbones, join the Glaucomfleckens to talk about how they met and got into podcasting, how Dr. Sydnee sacrificed her social media algorithms for the sake of podcast content, what it’s like working together as a married couple, and how the hours you have to spend at the hospital as a resident is absolutely …
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Medical students take advantage of national student organizations. #405
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Unlock the secrets to thriving in medical school as a minority student with insights from Ms. Logan Dean and Ms. Ja'Nia McPhatter. Dr.Renee and the guests navigate securing vital resources, mentorship, and the network necessary to not just survive, but excel in the competitive medical school setup. Logan and Ja'Nia , with their rich personal experi…
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Knock Knock Eye: Why Can I Hear Your Eye Whooshing?
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will talks about Damar Hamlin and the fact he was snubbed from being the NFL comeback player of the year award from the perspective of somebody who had a cardiac arrest, before getting into carotid cavernous fistulas. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (…
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The Surgeon General Wants To Connect With You | Dr. Vivek Murthy
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US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, joins the Glaucomfleckens to talk about why he loves his job, how taking 10 minutes a day to give somebody your full attention can really help both your and your friends mental health, and how loneliness has a great effect on both physical and mental health. Vivek also talks about his five for five challenge and hi…
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High Stakes Journey of International Medical Graduates in America #404
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Navigating the path to securing a residency in the U.S. as an International Medical Graduate comes with its set of unique challenges and profound triumphs. Join me as I sit down with Dr. Simrat Gill from Residents Medical to uncover the truth behind the skepticism IMGs face from U.S. residency program directors, and the barriers stemming from the u…
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This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will talks about Heart Month, how you can learn Chest Compressions, and his recent trip to NYC for an AHA event, before going into the main topic of the day blood clots to the eye, or central retinal artery occlusions. This is essentially a stroke to the eye and we learn how it affects your vision, who's susceptible to…
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Katie Porter Speaks On The US Health Care System
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US Representative, Katie Porter, joins the Glaucomfleckens to talk about the healthcare system and the issues behind, including that fact that it will never get better if it remains a profit driven system and that congress treats it as sick care, rather than health care. They also discuss the health insurance companies and what we can do to fight a…
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Dr. Shivonne asks about locums and investing. #403
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Join us as we sit down with Dr. Shivonne Suttles, an insightful family medicine physician with a focus on obesity and weight management who wants to combat burnout by doing Locums. We talk about unrecognized efforts of African American, black, female doctors in primary care, and the unique challenges they face amidst the pressures of insurance and …
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