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Jeffrey M Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Meet Jeff

I am a practicing Orthopaedic Traumatologist and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). I have more than 750 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, Wellness, Work-Life Rhythm

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From the Blog:

Use Active Listening To Empower Others

01/26/2023 No Comments

As physicians, our lives are easier when we empower those around us. Patient care and leadership are two obvious examples of how empowerment can improve

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Three Benefits of Physician Coach Training… Even If You Don’t “Coach”

08/23/2022 No Comments

When I started my coach training program, I was seeking an exit strategy from the nonsense in the healthcare system. I was tired and I

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How Physician Coaching Supports the Decision-Making Process

08/09/2022 No Comments

Surgeons and physicians are trained to be good decision makers. And we are very good decision makers, but there are plenty of reasons why we

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SurgeonMasters Community Member Joseph Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA Awarded 2023 APGO Lifetime Achievement Award

03/09/2023 No Comments

March 9, 2023 – Joseph M. Kaczmarczyk, DO, MPH, MBA, received the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Lifetime Achievement Award. The award

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Jeff Letter — March 2023

03/01/2023 No Comments

Dear Community: What brings you joy?  Based on the moment, the response may vary. I know it does for me. I will always answer ‘my

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Jeff Letter — February 2023

02/01/2023 No Comments

Dear Community: What do you need?  Before you tell me, I’m curious how you read this question. Was it with aggravation, condescension, or disdain? Was

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From the Podcast:

Creative Outlets! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 97

02/22/2023 No Comments

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

02/08/2023 No Comments

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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Intentional Leadership! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast

01/17/2023 No Comments

Jeff welcomes to the podcast Retired US Navy Captain and New York Times Bestselling author, David Marquet. David was a nuclear submarine commander who came

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Letters from Jeff:

Jeff Letter – March 2022

03/01/2022 No Comments

As physicians we’re taught to bury emotions. That may mean our health and well-being can come second to that of our patients.  But it doesn’t

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Jeff Letter – February 2022

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What is it about titles? I have several hang-ups about titles. I don’t want to have my name followed by a bunch of titles. It

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Jeff Letter – December 2021

12/30/2021 No Comments

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

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