Physicians do their best to juggle the challenges of patient care, administrative demands, and personal well-being, but it is not easy. These
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Dear Community, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now."This ancient Chinese proverb resonates deeply with me. I
Continue ReadingReflecting on Success. What Are You Proud Of?
Dear Community, It’s hard to believe 2023 is coming to a close! With a lot going on, it’s easy to lose track of time. It feels like I was just setting
Continue ReadingNavigating the Challenges of Healthcare: Physician Wellness as Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Dear Community, What if Continuing Medical Education (CME) was tailored to our needs? The primary focus of CME has traditionally been on clinical
Continue ReadingRethinking Physician Resilience to Improve Recovery
Dear Community, What would it look like for physicians to rethink resilience? People often refer to resilience as your ability to bounce back
Continue ReadingPhysician Coach Training Transitions to a Level 1 International Coaching Federation Accredited Coach Training Program
SurgeonMasters has transitioned Physician Coach Training to an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 1 accredited coach training program for
Continue ReadingSurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC is a Co-Author of “What’s Important: Living (and Thriving) with Stress”
On August 16, 2023 the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) published “What’s Important: Living (and Thriving) with Stress” authored by Robert
Continue ReadingJeff Letter — August 2023
Hi Community: Our best practice looks different day-to-day based on factors that limit or enhance our ability to access peak performance. When you’re
Continue ReadingSurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC Invited to Speak at the 2023 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting
July 11, 2023 - SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC will serve as expert on the panel, How Is Physician Burnout Affecting Medicare
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