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.
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SurgeonMasters Blog
Two Coaching Skills for Physician Leaders that Create Connection
Throughout our careers as physicians, we lead and influence countless individuals, including patients, colleagues, trainees, and staff. But all leadership is not created equal. Effective leadership fosters connection, collaboration, and
What I Brought Back to Practice
In a recent article, I shared my experience visiting a yoga ashram in India and what changed physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this article, I’m going to talk in-depth about
What Changed in Three Weeks: From Insight to Practice
The value of stepping away is not what you experience there … It’s what remains when you return. In March, I wrote from a yoga ashram in India about why
SurgeonMasters Podcast
Physician Needs Too! The SurgeonMasters Podcast
Pump the brakes on your week to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast family physician and physician coach, Ken Dodge, MD.
Recognizing Feelings! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 139
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes physician coach and family physician, Ken Dodge,
Injury Prevention! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 138
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, exercise physiology LiverTransplant Program
Latest News from SurgeonMasters
Why I Value this Community
I value the SurgeonMasters community so much because of its diversity. We come from different specialties, practice settings, and career stages. Some members are building careers, some are navigating transitions,
Creating Space for Intentional Change
The value of stepping away is not what you experience there…it’s what remains when you return. As I’ve shared previously, I recently took a break to reset. After nearly 20
Creating Space for Reflection
Dear Community, In March, I stepped away from patient care and coaching calls for a few weeks to focus on self-care—creating space for reflection and inner work. I recently shared
SurgeonMasters Community Events
Book Club: Thoughts on Demand: Turn Negative Self-Talk into Unstoppable Confidence
Join SurgeonMasters and host Carla Smith, MD, PhD, ACC, for a book club discussion of Thoughts on Demand: Turn Negative Self-Talk into Unstoppable Confidence on July 29, 2026. The book
EMR Documentation Strategies for Physicians
This interactive session is designed to help physicians spend less time fighting their EMR and more time focusing on what matters most. Ryan Will, MD, will share practical documentation strategies
Book Club: Meditations for Mortals
Join SurgeonMasters and host Charity Hix, MD, for a book club discussion of Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts on June
Physician Performance and Wellness Resources by Topic
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.