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:
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,
Coaching Skills Improve Critical Leadership Skills
How Coaching Supports Others’ Best. As physicians, we’re called to lead in many ways by team members, patients, and countless others during our careers. We
Latest News:
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,
Four New Physician Coaches Added to SurgeonMasters Coach Roster
San Diego, CA., June 17, 2021 – SurgeonMasters welcomes four new coaches — Gregory Brown, MD, PhD; Richard Koretager, MD; Carla Smith, MD; and Prasanna
Jeffrey M. Smith, MD to Speak at The University of British Columbia During Orthopaedic Update 2021
Vancouver, British Columbia – SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, CPC invited to address surgeon wellness and coaching during an invited session at the
From the Podcast:
Speak Up! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 85
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
Less Shame! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 84
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
Intelligent Leadership! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 83
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