surgeon burnout Archives - SurgeonMasters

06/02/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Longer First-Year Resident Shifts May Equal More Burnout

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) announced that medical residency programs can begin increasing shift hours for

05/05/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Overcoming Common Fears that Hold Doctors/Surgeons Back

Fear is a powerful roadblock. Some doctors experience fear every day at work. This can negatively impact professional growth, as well as patient care.

04/14/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

4 Ways to Conquer Surgeon Burnout

There are many factors that can contribute to burnout among surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. It is not all about diet, exercise and

03/03/2017 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

My Plea to Join a Humanitarian Mission – Guest Blog by Ray Imatani, MD

INTROMy friend and colleague Dr. Ray Imatani is passionate about surgeon-led Humanitarian Missions, so I wanted to share his request directly with the

11/04/2016 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

How to Increase Your Willpower: Part One

Have you ever wondered why you seem to lack willpower just when you need it the most? For example, why does resisting dessert suddenly become much

11/01/2016 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

4 Tips to Avoid Surgeon Burnout

Surgeon burnout is an epidemic. Many physicians who are experiencing the signs and symptoms of burnout don’t know what to do to deal with the burnout.