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

05/05/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — May 2023

Dear Community:On the podcast episode, Appreciating Compassion!, Carla Smith, MD made me think about priorities - the good, the bad, and the ugly. A

04/26/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Appreciating Compassion! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 98

Guest: Carla Smith, MD

04/17/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter — April 2023

Dear Community: I intended to share one or two educational podcasts and a blog this month. It didn’t happen. I’m frustrated, but this presents an

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

02/22/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Creative Outlets! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 97

Guest: Wendell "Cody" Cole MD Wendell is a current Orthopaedic Surgery chief resident at Tulane University SOM. He

02/08/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Doctor Differently! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 96

Guest: Naomi Lawrence-Reid, M.D.

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