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. 2020 Oct 14;156(1):42–49. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.4581

Table 5. Key Implementation Recommendations for Surgical Coaching Programs.

Set expectations for individual surgeons’ experiences Optimize the coach-coachee relationships Create an environment that invites surgical coaching
  • Meaningful first coaching session is critical

  • Coach-coachee pairings can “make” or “break” the experience

  • Match coachee’s goals with coach’s strengths

  • Match within similar clinical specialty

  • Establish transparency and good rapport before coaching

  • Normalize coaching with leaders and OR staff

  • Select cases appropriate for coachee’s goals

  • Reinforce lessons from coach training

Abbreviation: OR, operating room.