How well do we understand our patients' perioperative experience? A qualitative analysis of themes derived from patient-centric resident conferences.

Background: Patient-centric resident conferences (PCRCs) provide meaningful time to connect with and learn from patients. This qualitative study explores themes of patients' perioperative experiences from PCRCs through patient and resident perspectives.

Methods: General Surgery residents participated in six PCRCs, which include condensed standard didactics to accommodate a patient panel regarding their perioperative experience.