Mon 07 Sept
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Safwan Tayeb: The surgeon’s other hand: communication, trust, and healing.
The hand that holds the scalpel matters. The hand that builds trust may matter even more. Join Dr. Safwan Tayeb for a compelling discussion on communication, healing, and the human side of surgery.
Time & Location
07 Sept 2026, 16:00 – 17:00 GMT-7
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About the event
What do patients remember most after surgery?
While technical excellence is essential, patients often remember something else: whether they felt heard, understood, and cared for. Trust, communication, empathy, and human connection profoundly influence patient experience, adherence, satisfaction, and ultimately healing.
In this keynote lecture, Dr. Safwan Tayeb explores the often-overlooked skills that define exceptional clinicians. Drawing on his experience as a surgeon, educator, mentor, and physician communicator, he will discuss how trust is built, how difficult conversations can be navigated with confidence and compassion, and why communication remains one of the most powerful tools available to any healthcare professional.
Through stories, practical examples, and evidence-based insights, participants will examine strategies for strengthening therapeutic relationships, improving patient engagement, and fostering meaningful human connections in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Whether interacting with patients, families, trainees, or colleagues, the ability to communicate effectively remains a defining characteristic of outstanding clinical practice. This session will challenge participants to rethink communication not as a "soft skill," but as a core clinical competency that directly impacts outcomes, professional satisfaction, and healing.
SPEAKER
Safwan Tayeb, MD, FRCSC is a Canadian-trained ophthalmologist, educator, and speaker with a strong interest in physician communication, patient-centered care, mentorship, and professional development. He completed his medical training at King Abdulaziz University and subsequently pursued specialty training and fellowship education through the University of Toronto and leading North American institutions.
In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Tayeb has developed a significant educational presence focused on communication, trust-building, physician wellness, and the human dimensions of healthcare. Through lectures, mentorship, and social media outreach, he encourages healthcare professionals to cultivate the interpersonal skills that underpin effective healing relationships.
His presentations explore how empathy, listening, trust, and authentic communication influence patient outcomes, strengthen therapeutic alliances, and contribute to professional fulfillment. Dr. Tayeb is passionate about helping clinicians develop the "non-technical" skills that often have the greatest impact on patients' experiences of care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this event, participants will be able to:
Recognize the impact of communication on patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Apply strategies to build trust and strengthen therapeutic relationships.
Navigate difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
Improve shared decision-making and patient engagement.
Reflect on the role of communication as a core clinical skill.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Surgeons of All Specialties
Residents and Fellows
Medical and Dental Students
Healthcare Educators
Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
Healthcare Leaders
FREE ONLINE LIVE EVENT
San Francisco: Monday, September 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Mexico City: Monday, September 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm
New York: Monday, September 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Rio de Janeiro: Monday, September 7, 2026 at 8:00 pm
London: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 12:00 midnight
Berlin: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 1:00 am
Johannesburg: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 1:00 am
Cairo: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2:00 am
Dubai: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:00 am
Delhi: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:30 am
Manila: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 am
Sydney: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:00 am
LANGUAGE: The event language is English.
CE ACCREDITATION : surgeON is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeON designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.