Meet Jeff
I am an orthopaedic trauma surgeon in San Diego, a surgeon coach with SurgeonMasters, and a surgeon educator and fellowship director with the Unite Orthopaedics Foundation.
I have more than 500 hours of one-on-one surgeon coaching experience and 500+ hours of accredited coach training.
You can find my thoughts about the practice of medicine in the SurgeonMasters blog and as the host of the SurgeonMasters Podcast, Life Improvement Strategies for the Surgeon Who Wants More… in 10 Minutes. I also frequently share my perspective in presentations on topics like surgeon wellness, surgeon coaching, and my experience with burnout.
Coaching Specialty: Practice Optimization, Wellness, Work-Life Rhythm
I do what I do to make a major positive impact on other people's lives.
More About Jeff's Why
From the Blog:
How Coaching at the Cleveland Clinic Saved $133 Million
Getting asked the question, “What’s Up Doc?” rarely comes with the expectation of an honest answer. But the power of this question shouldn’t be dismissed.
The Power of Gratitude – Reflection and Resources
I’ve been using the positive power of gratitude to improve my well-being. As with anything else in life, I’m getting better with practice. I haven’t
Deliberate Practice and the Power of Getting 1% Better
Chris Nikic embraced the power of getting 1% better every day and in November 2020 became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an
Latest News:
Jeff Letter – December 2021
Hi Community, During the holiday season, I reflect on my life and career in a more spiritual way (not necessarily just religious) than I do
Jeff Letter – November 2021
Hi Community, Being social can benefit our health AND our careers. When we engage with others, we create the opportunity to learn and grow. How
SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC to Present at the 2021 American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives Annual Meeting
Dallas, TX., October 29, 2021 – SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC is an invited panelist for the breakout session, Burnout: A Conversation,
From the Podcast:
Changing Culture! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 88
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… In this episode of
Professional Fulfillment! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast
Jeff welcomes to the podcast Paul DeChant, MD., keynote speaker, author, and executive coach assisting healthcare leaders create more resilient organizations. We believe that the
Culture Fit! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 87
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the
Letters from Jeff:
Jeff Letter – December 2021
Hi Community, During the holiday season, I reflect on my life and career in a more spiritual way (not necessarily just religious) than I do
Jeff Letter – November 2021
Hi Community, Being social can benefit our health AND our careers. When we engage with others, we create the opportunity to learn and grow. How
Jeff Letter – October 2021
Hi Community, Did you hear? It’s a new era for mental health at work. While this may not feel true where we work, our institutions