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

06/30/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Healthy Habits that can help Prevent Burnout Before it Strikes

We talk a lot about how to deal with burnout once it strikes, but ideally you want to prevent burnout before it rears its ugly head. Today we’d like

06/23/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

How Surgeons Can Communicate Better with Their Patients

Effective communication between surgeons and their patients is just as important as the quality of the care provided. In a recent article published in

06/08/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Knowing Your Handicap! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 11

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…This week on the mini-podcast we are talking

06/02/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Longer First-Year Resident Shifts May Equal More Burnout

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced that medical residency programs can begin increasing shift hours for

05/25/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Just Breathe! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 10

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… This week on the Mini-Podcast we are welcoming

05/11/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Collaboration! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 9

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…This week on the mini-podcast we are welcoming a

05/05/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Overcoming Common Fears that Hold Doctors/Surgeons Back

Fear is a powerful roadblock. Some doctors experience fear every day at work. This can negatively impact professional growth, as well as patient care.

04/27/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Faking It! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 08

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…This week on the mini-podcast we are talking

04/14/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

4 Ways to Conquer Surgeon Burnout

There are many factors that can contribute to burnout among surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. It is not all about diet, exercise and