Physician mental health Archives

09/10/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Buddy Aid: Don’t Wait for a Crisis

September Is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage seeking help from (and offering help to) our

09/02/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Who’s Your Battle Buddy?

What does it look like when things are going well?And what does it look like when we hit a rough patch?As physicians, we’re pretty good at recognizing

08/05/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

What makes a community special to you?

Dear SurgeonMasters Community,What makes a community special?For me, it’s being around people who genuinely support my best interests. It’s the shared