Table 4.

Reported impact of the Leadership Development Program on surgeons’ professional development.

Theme	Explanation	Representative Quotes
1. Day-to-day activities	Participants commented on how the program has impacted their daily routines.	“I have learned to interact better in our environment and how to incorporate that into my work.” “Think about it all the time on a practical level.” “Trying to implement how I do my work…not sure it has happened yet.”
2. General perspective on career	Participants reported general benefits that the program had on their immediate careers.	“Enjoyed the days in the room with smart people…some of those guys were geniuses.” “Subject matter/content opened my eyes.” “Dedicated time to think about issues and interact with experts.” “Best thing I’ve done since I’ve been here.”
3. Future career development	Participants reflected on how the program would impact their future career development.	“[Helped identify] books and where to go next.” “[My department] trusted me and I’m going to go the next step.”