How is the residents performance evaluated?
The resident’s performance is evaluated by those supervising his/her activities. A written assessment is given to the program director on a monthly basis. A summary of these evaluations will be communicated in writing to the resident. On at least a semi-annual basis, discussions of these results will be held between the resident and the program director. Should deficiencies be identified, plans to remedy them will be documented in writing and placed on file, and the resident’s progress and improvement will be monitored at least every three months. In addition, documents of the resident’s management of emergency conditions (major trauma, medical and pediatric resuscitations and emergency procedures) will be kept and reviewed periodically by the program director. Finally, should impaired residents be identified, the program director will intervene appropriately on behalf of the impaired resident, the patient, the institution, the public, and the faculty involved.
