Physician Coaching Programs consist of 6 or 12 coaching calls.  This allows time for a client to develop rapport with their coach and iterate the coaching cycle as they work toward their goal.  Here’s what a client receives in a standard physician coaching package:

• 55-minute coaching calls on the phone or videoconference. 
• A trained physician coach to support the process.
• Accountability for follow-through on decisions and next steps.
• Powerful questions to deepen the critical thinking process.
• A sounding board to share ideas and develop strategic plans. 
• A pledge from your coach and SurgeonMasters to 100% confidentiality.  

Group Coaching sessions are opportunities to discuss creative ways to address challenges and well-being. Physician Wellness Group sessions are topic-driven to address specific challenges. Research has demonstrated the benefits of peer support, leading to the development and implementation of tailored peer support programs within specific medical departments, such as anesthesia and perioperative medicine (2).

The roles and responsibilities of individuals who comprise the group are important considerations to facilitate honest and open sharing.

Topics:

• Burnout Prevention and Wellness Strategies
• Communicating with Our Teams
• Managing Electronic Medical Records

Group Composition:

• Leadership
• New Hire Onboarding
• Up-and-Coming Leaders

Physician Coach Training is an accredited coach training program teaching the core competencies of coaching. Coaching is beneficial in developing a feedback-rich culture, particularly in the context of physician leadership, indicating its potential to enhance leadership skills and professional development among physicians (3).

The content delivery timeline and the execution of each educational component can be manipulated to meet the needs of the individual and the organization (ie. virtual, in-person, or a combination of the two).

Educational Components:

• Independent Study – Articles, coaching studies, and videos introduce module skills.
• Skills Education – Coaching skill videos teach the skills introduced in the independent study.
• Practice Coaching – Apply what you learned in the independent study and skills videos during LIVE practice coaching sessions.

Physician Coach Training Learning Objectives:

1. Coach peers to maximize their personal and professional potential in a way consistent with their values and beliefs.
2. Apply recognized coaching ethics and standards of professionalism in client-focused coaching relationships.
3. Partner with clients to create a mutual understanding of the coaching process, individual sessions, and long-term goals for the coaching relationship.
4. Build trust and rapport with clients to maximize the benefit of the coaching relationship.
5. Create a safe, supportive environment where sharing confidential information openly and honestly supercharges client potential.
6. Practice active listening, powerful questions, paraphrasing, and other coaching core competencies to raise client awareness, generate insight, and brainstorm new ideas.
7. Partner with clients in a coaching relationship to transform insight and awareness into moving forward action steps.

Webinars and presentations are an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts and engage in discussion about how the content impacts our lives and practice. 

Example Topics:

• Crucial Conversations with a CMO
• Physician Improv: Leadership Skills
• The 8 PRACTICEs of Performance Improvement

Healthcare consulting services from SurgeonMasters support physician wellness and burnout prevention. Services encompass a range of strategies and solutions to promote well-being, mitigate factors influencing burnout, and improve the quality of patient care. 

Consulting services include:

• Wellness Program Development: Consultants work with healthcare organizations to design and implement comprehensive wellness programs. These programs may include initiatives such as physician coach training, peer support groups, and physician wellness resources.
• Workplace Culture Assessment: SurgeonMasters assess the organizational culture within healthcare organizations to identify potential sources of stress and burnout. This might involve discussion groups, interviewing, presenting, and assessing the overall work environment.