Mastering M&M: A Practical Guide to Presenting Complications

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Apr 2, 2026 · 40m · transcript

Welcome back to Behind the Knife with Cody, Patrick, Jason, and Ayman. Today, we are tackling a defining professional ritual for every surgical trainee: the Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conference. We are providing a practical roadmap to help you build clear, high-quality presentations that facilitate real learning for the entire room. Whether you are a junior resident preparing for your first case or an attending looking to moderate effectively, this episode covers exactly what to include, what to leave out, and how to properly frame a complication.

Hosts:

Cody Mullens, MD

Patrick Georgoff…