I’ve written before about the risks residents and fellows take by not utilizing the internal “due process” or appeal mechanisms available to them when facing discipline or even remediation. Court decisions have taught time and again that forgoing an internal appeal in favor of proceeding directly to court can result in a dismissal of ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated February 27, 2025 by Greg Care
A recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mares v. Miami Valley Hospital, is a new entry in the persistent confusion and debate about whether, in the eyes of the ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated May 15, 2024 by Greg Care
Many residents and fellows in graduate medical education programs who reach out to me for help are already facing the most severe adverse actions possible: termination/dismissal, non-renewal, and non-promotion. (I’ve previously written about prudent steps ... Read more
Greg Care
Updated February 6, 2024 by Greg Care
Congratulations, you have been accepted to the school of your choice! Your school is in another state that you have never resided in, and a city that you only experienced when you toured the campus. Now ... Read more
William Burnett
Updated June 23, 2022 by William Burnett
With Match Week approaching, this is an exciting and hectic time. As you prepare for the next phase of your medical career, it is also important to understand legal issues involved in the Match®, administered ... Read more
James P. Holloway
Updated June 26, 2022 by James P. Holloway
In the 21st century, piracy is more common in cyberspace than on the high seas. What are the risks and consequences of using or selling counterfeit test prep materials? An SDN Report.
Helena Bachmann
Updated June 27, 2022 by Helena Bachmann