SurgeonMasters Blog - Burnout Prevention & Surgeon Wellness Education

05/17/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Why I Am a Surgeon: A Patient’s Story of Triumph, Healing, and Giving Back

There are countless reasons why physicians choose the medical profession. The opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life, to heal, and to

05/10/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Crisis Leadership! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 99

Guest: Joseph Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA

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

04/06/2023 Paul Hiller

SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC Speaks at University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

Peoria, IL., April 6, 2023 - SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC invited to lead a half day session and Grand Rounds about

03/09/2023 Paul Hiller

SurgeonMasters Community Member Joseph Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA Awarded 2023 APGO Lifetime Achievement Award

March 9, 2023 - Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA, received the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Lifetime Achievement

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