Dear Community: What brings you joy? Based on the moment, the response may vary. I know it does for me. I will always answer ‘my family,’ but
Continue ReadingJeff Letter — February 2023
Dear Community: What do you need? Before you tell me, I’m curious how you read this question. Was it with aggravation, condescension, or
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Building Your Identity in 2023 Dear Community: Not once in my training or career was I ever taught that creating a professional identity might help me
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Dear Community:My letter to our community in December 2021 asked a series of reflective questions. Two feel particularly important to me today:What
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Hi Community:Recently, I was recognized with the Community Surgeon Achievement Award by my peers at the Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) and the
Continue ReadingJeffery M Smith, MD, FACS, PCC receives the 2022 Community Surgeon Achievement Award
Tampa, FL., Oct 13, 2022 - SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC recognized as the 2022 Community Surgeon Achievement Award
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I'll bet you have a mentor...Hi Community:My vision is that every surgeon is working with a coach…… someone who can help us reflect, plan, and hold us
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Coach Peers... Consistent with Their Values and Beliefs Hi Community: There are common misconceptions about coaching, and a lot of what I’ve been
Continue ReadingWhat Do You Want? How Will You Get It?
Picture this… You have a supportive, focused group of professional peers helping you reflect on what you want and how you can get it. If that sounds
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