Abstract: Objective To investigate the resident performance on preoperative anesthetist visit in Beijing hospitals, thereby providing introduction for further training. Methods A self-designed questionnaire was distributed to the anesthesia residents who were receiving anesthesia residency training in Beijing through WeChat. The questionnaire covers geographic data of the residents, information on preoperative visit and existing training program. Results 160 questionnaires were reclaimed. History-taking and physical examination were not comprehensive in many residents, the nature of surgery was not evaluated by most residents. And the ability of risk assessment and risk informing were not competent in many residents. The most desired training methods for preoperative visit were scenario simulation and bedside observation. Conclusions Scenario simulation with standard patient may have a promising prospect in preoperative anesthetist visit training.

Key words: Preoperative anesthetist visit, Residency training, Preoperative evaluation, Doctor-Patient communication