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Modern Strategies for Remediation and Faculty Support
Kaelyn C Cummins1, Charles Friel1, Sook Hoang1
1Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States.
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
|June 10, 2026
Summary
Physician remediation addresses deficits in surgical competencies through individualized plans. This structured approach, despite stigma, often leads to successful improvement in surgical practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Professional Development
Background:
- Physicians, including surgeons, may exhibit deficiencies across various practice domains.
- Remediation is the formal process designed to address these identified deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the six core competencies requiring remediation in surgery.
- To identify signs of deficiency in each competency.
- To present strategies for assessment and remediation.
Main Methods:
- Outlining six key competencies for surgical remediation.
- Describing signs indicative of deficiency in each competency.
- Proposing specific assessment and remediation strategies.
- Detailing a process for intervention determination, physician communication, plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
Main Results:
- The article provides a framework for identifying and addressing physician performance deficits.
- Specific strategies are offered for assessing and remediating deficiencies in surgical competencies.
- A systematic process for remediation, from identification to evaluation, is described.
Conclusions:
- Individualized remediation plans are crucial for addressing surgical competency gaps.
- Despite challenges and stigma, a structured remediation process can be highly successful.
- Institutional support, feedback mechanisms, and faculty education are vital for effective remediation.
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