Learner in Difficulty

Academic Difficulty

• Resident Evaluation and Appeals Policy
  • The Schulich Postgraduate Appeals Committee (SPAC) reviews appelas submitted by residents/fellows based on the criteria outlined in the Resident Evaluation and Appeals Policy.
• Area of Focused Competence (AFC) Appeals Policy
• Fellowship Probation, Suspension & Termination Policy
• Request for Accommodations Guidelines & Process
• Individualized Learning Plan
• Schulich Remediation and Probation Template
  
  • The Postgraduate Education Advisory Board’s responsibilities are:
    • to review and approve all remediation plans and probation plans prior to implementation
    • upon request, to assist residency training committees in the design of a remediation plan or probation plan, and
    • at the request of the UWO PGE Committee and/or the Associate Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education to provide advice on matters relevant to resident evaluation, remediation, probation or promotion.
    • The Chair and Board may consult with such individuals as they determine necessary to fulfill these responsibilities.
    • Remeditation and/or probation plans are reviewed by the PGE Advisory Board on a monthly basis; the 2024-2025 meeting dates are available here. Document submission deadline dates are indicated on the schedule, but, generally are always due at least a week prior to the meeting date.

Wellness Resources

• Learner Experience Office at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry focuses on the physical, psychological and professional safety of learners, as well as supporting academic wellness and providing career guidance.
  • London
    • Dr. Robert Stein, Associate Dean, Learner Experience
    • Dr. Laura Diachun, Assistant Dean, Learner Experience, Postgraduate Learner Experience
    • Ms. Pam Bere, Manager/Counsellor, Learner Experience: 519.661.2111 x 86250
  • Windsor
    • Dr. Nikesh Adunuri, Assistant Director, Learner Experience 
    • Ms. Stephanie Coccimiglio, Learner Experience: 519.253.3000 x4302
    • Report an issue
• Physician Health Program
  • A confidential service providing assistance on issues, such as stress, burnout, mental health, and substance use issues, to both physicians and their families. They offer expedited referrals to third party providers with expertise in physician health.
  • Please visit the website for more information or call 1-800-851-6606.
  • Confidential help line: 1-800-851-6606
• PARO
  • The PARO 24 Hour Helpline is available to residents, their partners and family members, as well as medical students. The toll-free number, 1-866-HELP-DOC (1-866-435-7362), is accessible anywhere in Ontario, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In order to provide this service, PARO has partnered with Distress Centres of Toronto.
• Wellness Courses offered by multiple providers:
  o London Health Sciences Centre; download the catalog guide
  o St. Joseph’s Health Care
  o Employee Assistance Program (through St. Joseph’s Healthcare)
  o Available courses in 2021-2022 - please contact LHSC or St. Joseph's Healthcare.

Templates and Forms

• Step-by-step checklist on process can be found here: remediation or probation.
• Residency Leaves policy and leave form
• If you require accommodation, please review the Accommodations Guidelines and contact the Learner Experience Office
• If you are returning from an extended sick leave or Long-Term Disability, please contact the Registration Coordinator at the PGME office to discuss a return-to-work plan.