Meet Jeff
I am a practicing Orthopaedic Traumatologist and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). I have more than 1,000 hours of one-on-one surgeon coaching experience and 500+ hours of International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coach training.
With over 20 years of experience within academic and private healthcare systems, I have developed my own system to cope with the ups and downs of being a performance-driven surgeon managing episodes of burnout in a demanding career. Through my personal experience and studies, I have developed The 8 PRACTICEs of Highly Successful Surgeons, a coaching methodology that addresses communication, leadership, time / life management, and more. I continue to be driven by my passion to positively impact the lives of patients recovering from injury, and helping physicians create the life and practice they want.
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, Physician Wellness, Work-Life Rhythm, Surgeon Peak Performance
"I work with quality and performance-driven surgeons to help them achieve their goals while nurturing their health and well-being and relationships most important to them."
More About Jeff's Why
From the Blog:
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How A Physician Coaching Culture Drives High-Performing Healthcare Organizations
Achieving a high-performing healthcare organization demands intentional effort, thoughtful leadership, and tailored programs that address the unique needs of each physician, rather than relying on
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How Self-Awareness Impacts Physician Leadership
As physicians, we are required to navigate the complexities of leading teams and organizations in challenging environments, which is why I believe self-awareness is the
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Eight Mobile Apps to Support Physician Physical Wellness
I’m always on the lookout for new ways to support my well-being. This journey started after I realized how much yoga helped me. I started
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The Versatility and Power of Coaching Principles
Dear Community, I’ve been reflecting on the power of coaching principles and their potential to enhance our professional lives and personal interactions. The one word
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Jeffrey Smith, MD to Deliver the Keynote at COAP
June 5, 2024, Tacoma, Washington – SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC invited to present the keynote at the Foundation for Healthcare Quality,
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Growing the Physician Coaching Community
Dear Community, I’m excited to welcome four new coaches to the SurgeonMasters Coaching Team. Finding the right client-coach fit is important in the coaching relationship,
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Patient Perspective! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 115
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
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Employee Satisfaction! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 114
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
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Peak Performance Mindset! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast
In this episode of the SurgeonMasters Podcast, Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC interviews a Harvard ENT specialist James Naples, MD, and clinical sports psychologist,