Greg Care 
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
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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
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Updated May 15, 2024 by Greg Care
Residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited training programs know well that “Professionalism” is one of the six core competencies they are to develop during their training. As I have expressed in the past, though, professionalism is a ... Read more
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Updated April 17, 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
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Updated February 6, 2024 by Greg Care
What changes are proposed to non-competes, how changes might affect physicians and other professionals, and what rules apply now In recent years, policymakers have shown increasing interest in limiting or eliminating non-competition/restrictive covenant clauses (known ... Read more
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Updated May 2, 2023 by Greg Care
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, or even probation) threatens the significant investments of time and money you have put into your medical career. Often, residency ... Read more
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Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of relief after a successful Match Day – your aspirations have been realized and it is now a mere matter of ... Read more
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Updated August 16, 2022 by Greg Care