Have the Characteristics for Success as a Surgeon Changed? A Century of Perspective Through the American College of Surgeons

A Guide for Implementing Surgeon Resilience Initiatives: An Example of Surgical Peer Support

“…Ideal surgeons for the team are individuals who can champion wellbeing initiatives with diverse perspectives and who are relational, emotionally intelligent, and respected by their peers. 6,7 Importantly, the team must be sufficiently empowered to enact changes in the organization. The domain of influence of the team should include the scope of well-being related to activities within the hospital and can also be directed to support well-being out of the hospital, such as subsidy for home food delivery, expanded childcare support, and/or resources that promote work-life balance.…”

“…This multidisciplinary team should reflect the diversity of the surgical department or division, in terms of race and ethnicity, experience, including trainees, gender, personal and professional roles, and other considerations as relevant; the team may be small or large. Ideal surgeons for the team are individuals who can champion well-being initiatives with diverse perspectives and who are relational, emotionally intelligent, and respected by their peers 6,7. Importantly, the team must be sufficiently empowered to enact changes in the organization.…”