• Ronald E Domen.
• From the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine, Hershey, PA. rdomen@hmc.psu.edu.
• Am. J. Clin. Pathol. 2014 Jun 1;141(6):784-90.

ObjectivesTo suggest a basic new approach for pathology training programs to consider when a resident requires remediation, probation, or dismissal.MethodsRemediation, probation, or dismissal of the poorly performing pathology resident is one of the most difficult and challenging aspects of any pathology training program. The poorly performing resident requires extra time and resources from the faculty and the program and can be disruptive for the entire program. Effective remediation requires faculty development, a well-constructed remediation or probation plan, and documentation.ResultsDespite best efforts, not all remediation plans are successful and dismissal of the resident will need to be seriously considered.ConclusionsApproaches to dealing with resident performance issues can be variable and need to be tailored to the issue being addressed.Copyright© by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

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