The Resident Remediation Podcast

🎧 EPISODE 10: 5 Ways Program Coordinators Make Remediation Work Category: Team Collaboration & Logistics Remediation is a team sport—and no one keeps that team running like the Program Coordinator. In this episode, Doc Mac gives a well-deserved shoutout to the Coordinators who quietly make remediation possible. From managing schedules to documenting every decision, Program Coordinators are th...

🎧 EPISODE 9: Should Residents Be Involved in Building Their Own Remediation Plan? Category: Resident Engagement & Collaboration There’s a lot of debate around whether residents should be actively involved in creating their own remediation plan. Some people think giving them too much say undermines faculty authority. Others believe collaboration is the key to success. So, what’s the right answ...

🎧 EPISODE 8: Brilliant but Difficult: Managing Residents Who Struggle with Teamwork and Communication Category: Interpersonal Skills & Professionalism You know the type: brilliant academically, sharp on exams, but a total wildcard when it comes to teamwork. Managing residents who excel in knowledge but fail in collaboration isn’t just frustrating—it can undermine patient care and team dynamic...

🎧 EPISODE 7: Three Common Mistakes at the End of Remediation Category: Completion & Evaluation You made it to the end of remediation—now what? The end stage can feel like a relief, but if you don’t handle it right, all that progress can unravel. In this episode, Doc Mac walks through the three most common mistakes programs make at the end of remediation—and how to avoid them. Whether it’s lac...

🎧 EPISODE 6: Four Strategies to Create a Culture That Embraces Remediation Category: Culture & Mindset Remediation shouldn’t feel like a dirty word. Yet in many programs, it’s treated like a secret failure instead of an opportunity for growth. In this episode, Doc Mac breaks down four practical strategies to shift your program’s mindset about remediation—from something to be whispered about t...

🎧 EPISODE 5: 5 Key Data Points to Assess a Resident’s Baseline Performance Category: Assessment & Documentation Your remediation plan is only as strong as the data it’s built on. In this episode, Doc Mac breaks down the five essential data points you need to assess a resident’s baseline performance before launching any remediation effort. If your plan is starting with “low vibes” or one bad e...

🎧 EPISODE 4: When Faculty Disagree on Remediation: How to Build Consensus and Move Forward When the CCC isn’t on the same page, how do you move forward? Doc Mac dives into the real reasons faculty disagree—and how to make decisions based on data, not anecdote. What You’ll Learn: • Why disagreement often stems from limited observation • How to use a 360-degree approach to fill in the gaps • What n...

🎧 EPISODE 3: How to Handle Emotional Breakdowns and Angry Residents During Remediation Let’s be real—remediation meetings are emotional. In this episode, Doc Mac unpacks how to handle resident reactions like tears, silence, or defensiveness without derailing the conversation or escalating tension. What You’ll Learn: • Why emotional responses are common—and normal • Two case examples: the silent s...

Welcome to the Resident Remediation Podcast (with Doc Mac), Your Guide to Resident Remediation Success. In this very first episode of Doctors Teach, I’m thrilled to welcome you to the show and share what this podcast is all about. If you’re a program director, faculty member, or educator navigating the challenges of resident remediation, you’re in the right place. Here’s what you can exp...

🎧 EPISODE 2: The Ultimate Guide to Documenting the Remediation Process (Without Legal Headaches) If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. In this episode, Doc Mac shares what to write down, how to write it, and why poor documentation can stop a remediation plan in its tracks—even when everyone agrees a resident is struggling. What You’ll Learn: • What counts as solid documentation—and what doesn...

🎧 EPISODE 1: Resident Remediation vs. Probation: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters Not all struggles are created equal—and not all require probation. In this kickoff episode, Doc Mac breaks down the difference between remediation and probation, why the label matters, and how miscommunication can lead to long-term consequences for residents and programs alike. What You’ll Learn: • The true...