title: Decisions regarding resident advancement and dismissal.
abstract: An orthopaedic resident had been counseled repeatedly regarding his unprofessional behavior. He had indicated, on multiple occasions, that patient-care tasks had been completed when, in fact, they had not. He had shifted his responsibilities to other residents both with and without their knowledge. Despite acceptable technical skills, he had often been poorly prepared for surgical cases. After repeated guidance sessions, warnings, and admonishments, he was dismissed from his training program.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1065 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10128, USA. capoz5@aol.com
authors.forename: James D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Capozzi
authors.forename: Rosamond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rhodes
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004651:Employment; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000941:ethics*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000941:ethics*; D010559:Personnel Management; D012919:Social Behavior