Jeff Smith Archives - SurgeonMasters

Asking Reflective Questions is a Skill for Physicians in Uncertain Times

Physicians are trained to be decisive and confident, but what happens when we’re not in control? We naturally rely on our data, experience, instinct,

Dear CommunityIn 2015, I introduced wellness events at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. At the time, the goal was simple: raise

Physicians are trained to be resilient, but that mindset often keeps us from building strong networks that could support growth and sustain us

Dear SurgeonMasters Community,As the SurgeonMasters Community continues to grow and evolve, I want to invite more voices into our conversations about

Have you heard of sleepmaxxing? Until recently, I hadn’t. It’s a TikTok trend focused on optimizing sleep, and some of its recommendations amused

Dear Community,Beyond the misconception that coaching is only for remediation, there’s an even deeper stigma around coaching in some circles—even

Physicians are natural patient advocates—but when it comes to advocating for ourselves, we often struggle. This can be a significant barrier to

Dear Community, SurgeonMasters is on a mission to help every physician perform at their best through coaching, for as long as they choose to

The healthcare system thrives when physicians are supported to practice their best. While this seems obvious, our actions as a system don’t always