Abstract
Every resident will inevitably struggle with some aspect of training. The degree and
severity of the struggle, however, will vary and the struggling residents will fall
along a continuum. The struggles of a few will not be evident to those in program
leadership. One of the most challenging aspects of managing a struggling resident’s
remediation is the early identification of one who is faltering. We identify best
practices in identification and remediation.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 25, 2019
Accepted:
June 4,
2019
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