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:
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
Jeffrey M. Smith, MD to speak at 2021 Combined National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) / Fall Meeting On Physician Wellness
Washington, DC., Sept 27, 2021 – SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC to deliver a talk, Creating a Supportive Work Culture in Orthopaedic Surgery,
Latest News:
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,
SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC is the Moderator for the Opening Symposium at the 2021 OTA Annual Meeting
Fort Worth, TX., October 21, 2021 – SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC is the moderator for the opening symposium, How Can the
Jeffrey M. Smith, MD to speak at 2021 Combined National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) / Fall Meeting On Physician Wellness
Washington, DC., Sept 27, 2021 – SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC to deliver a talk, Creating a Supportive Work Culture in Orthopaedic Surgery,
From the Podcast:
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
Shame Resilience! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 86
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