CV Fellowship Director Training: Management Skills-Video 1: Addressing Underperformers: Trainees and the Faculty Who Lead Them

Video 1: Addressing Underperformers: Trainees and the Faculty Who Lead Them

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Today's video discussed methods for identifying underperforming fellows and faculty in a cardiology fellowship program. The presenters emphasized the importance of specific, timely, and actionable feedback when identifying and addressing problems. They outlined various ways to identify problem learners, such as through word of mouth, evaluations, and critical incidents. They also discussed the challenges of obtaining evaluations from faculty, the need to change the culture around feedback, and the importance of documentation. The presenters highlighted the Dunning-Kruger effect and emphasized the need to accurately diagnose the problem in order to provide effective feedback and improvement plans. The video also touched on the significance of professionalism issues and the potential consequences of probation for trainees. Lastly, the presenters discussed underperforming faculty and the need for faculty development to improve teaching skills.

Keywords

underperforming fellows

faculty

specific feedback

problem learners

Dunning-Kruger effect