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10/26/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Simple Tools to Attack Symptoms of Burnout

When most people go to the doctor, they have their own ailments on their mind and don’t necessarily think about how their physician is doing. However,

09/21/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Can We Prevent Career Ending Musculoskeletal Injuries in Surgeons?

A recent review published in JAMA found that surgeons are at a high risk of sustaining work-related musculoskeletal injuries. It is safe to say the

09/07/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back

“A series of irritating occurrences that eventually lead to one final thing that causes a person to lose their patience or react in a strong

06/08/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Cost of Physician Burnout

The issue of burnout in the medical profession is becoming more known by the day. But what many don’t realize is the monetary cost that physician

02/08/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Doctors and Data

No one will argue the need for precise and accurate medical records. Doctors, surgeons, clinics, and hospitals need to be able to access patient data

01/05/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Two Sides of Burnout

We talk a lot about surgeon burnout – how to prevent and treat it. Burnout can be incredibly detrimental to a surgeon’s emotional health, as well as

12/08/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

5 Practices to Prevent Burnout in Your Workplace

There has been a lot of recent discussion about physician burnout. There has not been as much dialogue surrounding burnout among other hospital or

11/10/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Why Burnout Rates Are Higher Among Female Surgeons

A recent article published in Modern Medicine discusses the prevalence of burnout among female physicians and why women doctors are more prone to work

07/28/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Hospital Characteristics that can lead to Doctor Burnout

In an article published on Kevinmd.com titled “Is your hospital a miserable place to work? Here are 14 clues,” Dr. Robert Khoo sarcastically offers 14