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 Performance and Wellness Resources by Type
SurgeonMasters Blog
What Is a SurgeonMasters Coaching Session?
A SurgeonMasters coaching session is not counseling or therapy. It is not mentoring, consulting, or advising. And it is more than just a conversation. It is dedicated time for a
3 Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Support Physician Wellness
An Interview with Richard Boyatzis, PhD SurgeonMasters defines wellness across four domains: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. These aren’t separate silos. Each domain intersects, interacts, and influences the others in
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
SurgeonMasters Podcast
Science of Physician Wellness! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 141
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 Richard Boyatzis, PhD, Distinguished
Zone 2 Exercise! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 140
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes orthopaedic surgeon and surgeon-wellness advocate Alan Jones,
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.
Latest News from SurgeonMasters
Cultivating Purpose Through Meaningful Relationships
Dear Community, I recently felt like a kid in a candy shop. I had the opportunity to interview Richard Boyatzis, PhD, for the SurgeonMasters Podcast, and I was genuinely excited
The Story You’re Telling Yourself
Dear SurgeonMasters Community, Stories are powerful. The stories we tell ourselves shape how we experience our work, our relationships, and our lives. They influence how we respond to setbacks, celebrate
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,
SurgeonMasters Community Events
Cut Through the Noise: An Introduction to SurgeonMasters Coaching
Meet with a SurgeonMasters representative to learn about physician coaching and coach training. – Physician Coaching Services – Physician Coach Training – SurgeonMasters Community and more… July 21, 2026, at
Turning Conflict into Collaboration: Practical Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
Join us for an interactive breakout session where real-world case scenarios bring common healthcare conflicts to life. Together, we’ll explore practical approaches to turning challenging interactions into opportunities for collaboration,
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
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.