SurgeonMasters is dedicated to supporting the well-being of healthcare professionals. Find resources on this page to a collection of blogs, podcasts, and videos with insights, practical tips, and personal experiences created to help you navigate the unique challenges of a career in today’s healthcare environment. Browse all physician wellness resources below or click here to view by topic.
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SurgeonMasters Blog
On a Journey from Achievement to Better Health
Sometimes the next step in a career isn’t forward — it’s inward. I am publishing in the middle of a yoga ashram in India for three weeks. When colleagues ask
Sleep Strategies Worthy of an Olympic Athlete — and Why They May Not Be Right for You
In medicine, sleep deprivation is often treated as a badge of honor. Our training reinforces it. The culture normalizes it. Our healthcare system still expects it. Yet sleep remains one
Physician Coaching Success Story: Driven Surgeon Assessing Their Career
This physician coaching success story is but one of many similar examples of how coaching can benefit physicians at different stages of their careers. I say it’s similar because the
SurgeonMasters Podcast
Recognizing Feelings! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 139
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes physician coach and family physician, Ken Dodge,
Injury Prevention! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 138
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast, exercise physiology LiverTransplant Program
Physician Needs! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 137
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes physician coach and family physician, Ken Dodge,
Latest News from SurgeonMasters
Creating Space for Reflection
Dear Community, In March, I stepped away from patient care and coaching calls for a few weeks to focus on self-care—creating space for reflection and inner work. I recently shared
Reflecting on What Truly Matters
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on two questions: What do I need? What’s non-essential? I don’t need to “Marie Kondo” my entire life, but I do crave boundaries and an honest
Lane Change or You Turn: Finding Clarity with a Coaching Mindset
I’ve always believed in incremental change. That’s my natural bias—small steps, thoughtful adjustments, learning as we go. It’s also one of the reasons I developed The 8 PRACTICES coaching methodology the
SurgeonMasters Community Events
Physician Mental Fitness Group Coaching
Join SurgeonMasters coaches Susan Wilson, MD, and Charity Hix, MD, for an interactive group coaching session focused on mental fitness— daily skills and practices that support emotional resilience, focus, and
Live Podcast Recording – Physician Needs Too!
Host Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, and guest Ken Dodge, MD, will discuss how we can become more genuine, compassionate, and desirable to be around by listening to our needs.
SurgeonMasters Book Club: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Join SurgeonMasters and host Muyibat Adelani, MD, for a book club discussion of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown on April 30, 2026. Essentialism teaches a disciplined
Physician Performance and Wellness Resources by Topic
In Crisis? Text HOME to 741741
What is Crisis Text Line? Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
If you are suicidal and need emergency help, call 911 immediately or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
SurgeonMasters provides these resources as an educational service to the medical community. None of the information provided is medical advice. Individuals seeking specific advice or assistance for conditions should consult with a physician or licensed medical professional.