Summary of LEAC concerns and actions - 10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022

During the 2022-23 academic year, the LEAC committee used a process for reviewing and addressing reports received by the LEAC committee. The committee categorizes learning environment concerns into five categories:

• Mistreatment or unprofessional behaviors were reviewed, and found egregious.
• Mistreatment or unprofessional behaviors were reviewed and found not egregious.
• Mistreatment or unprofessional behaviors were not found.
• Insufficient information to follow up on the incident.
• Unprofessional behaviors that are not a learning environment violation were reported.

For October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022, the LEAC committee reviewed and acted on concerns received through ONE 45 or BEACON. The summary of concerns includes 2 Category A concerns, 2 Category B concerns, 1 Category C concern, 2 Category D concerns, and 1 Category E concern. The learning environment where the concerns occurred included: Pediatrics (1), Neurology (1), OBGYN (1), Clinical Science Domain (1), Surgery (1), Basic Science Domain (3).

1. One concern related to a resident appearing not at his/her best. Support and feedback were given to the resident by the Clerkship Director and the Program Director. Follow up will occur to establish well-being.
2. One concern was about a resident’s behavior in the clinical setting. This was evaluated by the Program Director and the resident received remediation and monitoring.
3. One concern was about perceived unprofessional language in the clinical setting. The faculty member’s supervisor provided feedback.
4. One concern related to disrespectful conduct by a resident. The Program Director provided guidance and feedback.
5. One concern related to disengagement in the teaching role by a faculty member. This person received feedback from the Domain leader.
6. Three concerns related to one faculty member. These included gender related comments. This faculty member was removed from any teaching roles now and in the future. His/her department chair and the dean implemented this plan.