APSA Coaching Program
The Coaching Program is a structured professional development initiative within APSA that pairs pediatric surgery fellows or early-career pediatric surgeons with trained pediatric surgeon coaches to support personal well-being, career growth, and thriving. Using evidence-based coaching principles, the program focuses on reflection, active listening, goal setting, and the coach-coachee relationship to support growth and wellness, rather than traditional mentorship or advising. It aims to reduce burnout while strengthening community and support within pediatric surgery. The initiative began in 2020 and has since trained over 100 APSA coaches and coached over 200 individuals.
Click here to view the publication and links to the Pubmed abstract for the RCT published in 2024.
Join the APSA coaching program today! Sign up for this year’s program by Sept 30, 2026.
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What Participants Will Experience
| Professional and Personal Growth |
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Tools to promote reflective practice and continuous development. |
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Approaches that improve resilience and reduce burnout. |
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Methods to support colleagues in high‑pressure environments. |
Consider Becoming a Coach! Why Become a Coach?
Pediatric surgery is demanding, and surgeons benefit from structured, supportive conversations with trained peers who understand the unique pressures of the field.
| Coaching Skills You Will Learn |
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| Techniques to coach yourself, trainees, and early career pediatric surgeons. |
| Strategies for guiding peers through difficult cases, workplace concerns, and professional crossroads |
| Advanced listening skills that strengthen communication and trust |
| Promote professional and personal growth, improve resilience, and reduce burnout |
Meet the Coaching Team
Eunice Huang, MD
Holly Neville, MD
Monique Motta
Katlyn McKay, MD
Friday, May 8, 2026
4:25 – 5:10 PM
Arkansas (Level 2)
Giving Feedback Workshop: This workshop will include a brief discussion on barriers to giving and receiving feedback, interactive exercises using practice scenarios focusing on conflict navigation and compassionate communication. Open to all attendees!
Have more questions?
Reach out to APSA Staff to be connected to a member of the Coaching Team
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