Dear Community, The next opportunity is the SurgeonMasters Virtual Holiday Party on December 18th, an opportunity to connect with fellow community
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Dear Community,Every SurgeonMasters event or resource we create is meant to reflect our dedication to the coaching mindset, which is defined as
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Dear Community,Physician coaching is not just for those trying to “solve problems.”In fact, not every challenge needs to be framed as a problem,
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Dear SurgeonMasters Community,The most recent podcast episode, Gratitude Ritual!, got me reflecting on just how grateful I am for each member of this
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Dear SurgeonMasters Community,What makes a community special?For me, it’s being around people who genuinely support my best interests. It’s the shared
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Dear Community:Recently, I presented a poster at a surgical leadership conference on the value of coaching. The key takeaway is that voluntary
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Minneapolis, MN., June 5, 2025 - SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, will present the study, Cutting-Edge Support: The Perceived Value
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Dear Community,What values define you?It’s not always an easy question to answer.In the rush of clinical demands, administrative pressures, and
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Dear CommunityIn 2015, I introduced wellness events at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. At the time, the goal was simple: raise
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