Jeffrey Smith, MD

Jeffrey Smith, MD is a multifaceted professional in the medical and coaching fields. He is the Director of Education at Physician Coach Training, an ICF Level 1 accredited program designed for physicians who want to develop coaching skills.12

Professional Background

Dr. Smith is a practicing orthopedic trauma surgeon and has been actively involved in coaching for over a decade.3 He has accumulated more than 750 one-on-one client coaching hours and 300 hours of coach training experience.1 His credentials include:

• MD (Doctor of Medicine)
• FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons)
• PCC (Professional Certified Coach)

Roles and Responsibilities

In addition to his role as Director of Education at Physician Coach Training, Dr. Smith holds several other positions:

• Founder and CEO of SurgeonMasters
• ICF Mentor Coach
• Director of the San Diego Ortho Trauma Fellowship6

Coaching Journey

Dr. Smith began his coaching journey in 2012 when he was experiencing stress and approaching burnout in his surgical career. This personal experience led him to explore coaching as a means to improve both his own well-being and that of other physicians.1

Achievements and Recognition

Dr. Smith has been recognized for his innovative work in the field. He received the Campbell Award for Innovation and Research, highlighting his contributions to the medical and coaching communities.5

Education

Dr. Smith received his medical education from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center.4

Through his work, Dr. Smith aims to help other physicians enhance their leadership skills, improve patient care, and provide peer support through coaching techniques.12