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Is it Retaliation or Remediation? Educating Our Learners on the Difference.
France M Leandre1,2, Almari Ginory1,2
1HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, Florida.
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
|November 12, 2025
Summary
Medical residents fear retaliation, but understanding the difference between remediation and retaliation is key. Programs must educate residents to facilitate reporting and address concerns effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Graduate Medical Education
- Resident Well-being
Background:
- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Resident/Fellow Survey includes questions assessing fear of retaliation.
- Understanding resident concerns is crucial for program improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Resident/Fellow Survey question on fear of retaliation.
- To emphasize the importance of differentiating between remediation and retaliation for residents.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Resident/Fellow Survey.
- Review of concepts related to resident feedback and program evaluation.
Main Results:
- Fear of retaliation is a significant concern among residents.
- Lack of clarity between remediation and retaliation can hinder reporting.
Conclusions:
- Programs need to evaluate and educate residents on the distinction between remediation and retaliation.
- Facilitating open communication and reporting of concerns is essential for resident well-being and program development.
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