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07/17/2016 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Jeff Smith Time-Out: It is NOT a Checklist!

The term "Time-Out" means different things to different people, but to Surgeons it means something specific. Surgical

07/04/2016 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

My Declaration of Independence

Three years ago, I declared my independence from burnout. Monday is when our country celebrates the Declaration of Independence authored by Thomas

06/06/2016 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Surgeons Be Brave: Say What You Want to Say

As a surgeon, your training probably didn’t prioritize “communication”—you learned how to save lives and heal bodies, not how to verbalize thoughts,

05/04/2016 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Benefits of Planning for Failure

As surgeons, we are required to plan for failure in the operating room. We need to be aware of everything that could possibly go wrong, so we know how

03/03/2016 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The 8 Benefits of Surgeon Cross-Training

Most surgeons, especially orthopaedic surgeons, are aware of the permanent damage overuse injuries can cause. We’ve seen it in our patients, in young

03/12/2015 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Jeff Smith Diet: How Surgeons Can Lose 30 Pounds in Less Than 12 Months

I’m going to begin this blog with a disclaimer: I am not a diet expert. I haven’t devoted my career to helping people take control of their weight,

02/11/2015 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Masterminds: 8 Benefits for Surgeons

“A mastermind alliance involves two or more people who work in perfect harmony for the attainment of a definite purpose.” - Napoleon Hill, Author

09/26/2014 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Fastest Way to Create Change

Creating change in your life and career can feel like an impossible task. If you’ve been unhappy or managing the status quo for a long time, you

09/17/2014 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

How To Prevent Surgeon Burnout

The challenge with surgeon burnout is that it is born out of the best of intentions. It happens because you are always striving to improve, do better