Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, Author at SurgeonMasters

03/01/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — March 2023

Dear Community: What brings you joy? Based on the moment, the response may vary. I know it does for me. I will always answer ‘my family,’ but

02/01/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — February 2023

Dear Community: What do you need? Before you tell me, I’m curious how you read this question. Was it with aggravation, condescension, or

01/26/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Use Active Listening To Empower Others

As physicians, our lives are easier when we empower those around us. Patient care and leadership are two obvious examples of how empowerment can

01/02/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — January 2023

Building Your Identity in 2023 Dear Community: Not once in my training or career was I ever taught that creating a professional identity might help me

12/02/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — December 2022

Dear Community:My letter to our community in December 2021 asked a series of reflective questions. Two feel particularly important to me today:What

11/02/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — November 2022

Hi Community:Recently, I was recognized with the Community Surgeon Achievement Award by my peers at the Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) and the

10/01/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — October 2022

I'll bet you have a mentor...Hi Community:My vision is that every surgeon is working with a coach…… someone who can help us reflect, plan, and hold us

09/01/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — September 2022

Coach Peers... Consistent with Their Values and Beliefs Hi Community: There are common misconceptions about coaching, and a lot of what I’ve been

08/23/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Three Benefits of Physician Coach Training… Even If You Don’t “Coach”

When I started my coach training program, I was seeking an exit strategy from the nonsense in the healthcare system. I was tired and I had the feeling