Physician Community Archives

06/02/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

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

12/01/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Connecting for Personal and Professional Wellness

Dear Community, The next opportunity is the SurgeonMasters Virtual Holiday Party on December 18th, an opportunity to connect with fellow community

11/05/2024 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Achieving Meaningful Change Requires Resources and Support

I want to reflect on an important observance we recognized on October 10, 2024: World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work,”

08/23/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Three Benefits of Physician Coach Training… Even If You Don’t “Coach”

When I started my coach training program, I was seeking an exit strategy from the nonsense in the healthcare system. I was tired and I had the feeling