SurgeonMasters is dedicated to supporting the well-being of healthcare professionals. Find resources on this page to a collection of blogs, podcasts, and videos with insights, practical tips, and personal experiences created to help you navigate the unique challenges of a career in today’s healthcare environment. Browse all physician wellness resources below or click here to view by topic.
Physician Wellness Resources by Type
SurgeonMasters Blog
Physicians as Self-Advocates: Embracing a Coaching Mindset
Physicians are natural patient advocates—but when it comes to advocating for ourselves, we often struggle. This can be a significant barrier to success, as self-advocacy plays a crucial role in
Negotiate Physician Coaching in Your Next Contract
The healthcare system thrives when physicians are supported to practice their best. While this seems obvious, our actions as a system don’t always reflect this understanding. I firmly believe that
Creating An Effective Gratitude Practice
I’ve Been Practicing Gratitude All Wrong For years, I have tried to develop a solid gratitude practice. Like many others, I followed the standard advice: sit down, reflect, and list
SurgeonMasters Podcast
Other Side of the Drape! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 122
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 podcast, anesthesiologists and leadership coach,
Introverts vs Extroverts! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 121
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 podcast board-certified orthopedic surgeon and
Managing a Crisis! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast
Jeff welcomes to the podcast cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, executive coach, and advocate for those affected by Long Covid, Dr. Zeest Khan. In 2020, Zeest contracted Covid and her health deteriorated to such
Latest News from SurgeonMasters
Physician Coaching with True Coaching Principles
Dear Community, SurgeonMasters is on a mission to help every physician perform at their best through coaching, for as long as they choose to practice. One barrier preventing wider adoption
2025 Brings New Opportunities
Dear Community, I’m excited for 2025 and the new wellness and coaching opportunities it brings to our community! After all, who in this community doesn’t value learning, growth, and achievement?
Making Gratitude an Active PRACTICE
Dear Community, When I’m grinding through on-call shifts and caring for patients, especially during this time of year, I find a gratitude practice incredibly helpful. It keeps me more positive
SurgeonMasters Community Events
Physician Coach Training Education and Practice Coaching Session
Join us for a 2-hour event designed for current students of Physician Coach Training, Intro to Physician Coaching, or the Mentor Coaching Program. This session is an opportunity to earn
Physician Coach Training Education and Practice Coaching Session
Join us for a 2-hour event designed for current students of Physician Coach Training, Intro to Physician Coaching, or the Mentor Coaching Program. This session is an opportunity to earn
Physician Coach Training Education and Practice Coaching Session
Join us for a 2-hour event designed for current students of Physician Coach Training, Intro to Physician Coaching, or the Mentor Coaching Program. This session is an opportunity to earn
In Crisis? Text HOME to 741741
What is Crisis Text Line? Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
If you are suicidal and need emergency help, call 911 immediately or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
SurgeonMasters provides these resources as an educational service to the medical community. None of the information provided is medical advice. Individuals seeking specific advice or assistance for conditions should consult with a physician or licensed medical professional.