Physician Advocacy Archives - Page 2 of 3

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

02/08/2023 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Doctor Differently! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 96

Guest: Naomi Lawrence-Reid, M.D.

02/09/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Supporting Second Victims! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 90

Guest: Dr. Julie Samora

09/29/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Speak Up! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 85

Guest: Dr. Arianna Gianakos

09/16/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Less Shame! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 84

Guest: Dr. Tracey O'Connell

08/26/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

My Personal Experience with Surgery Part-2

In Part 1 of this blog series about my recent surgery, I discussed how gaining a different perspective allowed me to change my mindset. Part 2 will

07/15/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Coaching Promotes Self-Advocacy for Surgeons

As surgeons, we are often on our own in a competitive, high risk environment. There are times when we are faced with: Being forced to do something

02/26/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Psychological Safety Combats Moral Injury

As a surgeon, psychological safety is largely absent from my work environment. As we address the changing landscape of healthcare, what if we really

01/13/2021 Muyibat Adelani MD

Wellness While Underrepresented

Being different requires a lot of energy. As a Black woman in orthopaedic surgery, I put a lot of effort into figuring out how to navigate the spaces