• W D Grant.
• Department of Family Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, USA.
• Arch Fam Med. 1995 Sep 1;4(9):767-72; discussion 773.

ObjectiveTo design and implement an individualized program of evaluation and education to provide remedial experiences to physicians.Design And SettingAn evaluation and educational program for physicians practicing in New York State.ParticipantsPhysicians referred for evaluation and possible remedial educational experiences from the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct, from the New York State Committee on Physicians' Health, or self-referred.Main Outcome MeasuresEducational programs designed to meet the individually identified educational needs of physicians and placement of physicians in educational settings that facilitate their meeting the program goals and issues raised by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct.ResultsOf the 28 physicians who have undergone evaluation activities, at the time of this report, five (18%) had completed their educational programs, five (18%) were participating in directed educational programs, five (18%) had approved educational programs and were awaiting placement, and 10 (36%) were awaiting acceptance of their program by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct.ConclusionsA comprehensive evaluation program can identify areas amenable to education and target individualized remedial educational experiences that may enable physicians to become contributing members of the medical community.

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