In this episode of the SurgeonMastersPodcast, Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, and general surgeon and SurgeonMasters physician coach, Mindy Ho, MD, discuss their time at the 2025 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in Chicago, where SurgeonMastershad an exhibit booth.
Many physicians, residents, and medical students have questions about the coaching model that show their curiosity and desire to grow.
We heard from medical students and residents, wondering:
We heard from mid-career and late-career surgeons asking:
As our careers evolve, we might be busy caring for patients or managing administrative responsibilities that we forget to focus on our own growth in other areas we care about or our well-being.
Mindy and Jeff explore all of these questions — and more — in this episode of The SurgeonMasters Podcast.
Listen now to hear how coaching applies across every stage of a medical career, and how it can support you in finding clarity, growth, and purpose — wherever you are on your journey.
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BIO:
Mindy Ho, MD, MBA
I am a board-certified General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in medicine, working in both private practice and hospital employed settings. A native of the Midwest, I returned to Indiana after completing my residency in the Chicago area. While building a thriving career as a general surgeon, I concurrently pursued my MBA and embraced my most rewarding role yet, becoming a mother of three.
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