Learning Support Plans (LSPs), Remediation, and Probation
| Learning Support (Informal) | Remediation | Probation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What does it assist the resident with? | Addressing identified deficits early to ensure that learning objectives are met | Correcting performance deficiencies | Correcting serious performance deficiencies that could jeopardize successful program competition |
| What is it? | An informal support plan for individualized educational support (individualized assessments are optional) | - A formal program of individualized educational support, assessment and monitoring - Residency Program Committee (RPC) approval is required -Must inform PGME | - A formal program of individualized educational support, assessment and monitoring - Residency Program Committee (RPC) approval is required -Must inform PGME |
| Typical Duration | 4 to 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Extension of Training | - No extension of training - Concurrent with regular rotations | - Usually extends training - Rotations adjusted to suit needs (may be adjusted significantly | - Usually extends training - Rotations adjusted to suit needs (may be adjusted significantly |
| Consequences of Failure | Remediation | Extension of remediation or probation | Dismissal from program |
| When should it be implemented? | Consider when resident: - self-identifies learning deficits, - returns from an extended LOA, or - requires ongoing monitoring after successful remediation, - And when...objectives can be achieved without change to rotations. | Required when: - ongoing informal feedback and support have not been fully effective in correcting a performance deficiency, or - a resident has failed a single rotation, program requirement, or education experience. | Must consider when resident: - has failed a single remediation, - has performance deficiencies that jeopardize successful program completion, - has failed two rotations within a 12 month period, - has already been required to undergo two remediation periods or has exceeded a cumulative maximum of 24 weeks of remediation, or - In Royal College CBME Programs, when a Competence Committee determines that a resident is not progressing as expected and the performance deficiencies are such that successful completion of the program is in jeopardy |
