Learner in Difficulty

The PGME Office supports the well-being of our trainees by offering assistance to those encountering difficulties during training, and by helping residents develop the skills needed to maintain their own wellness both as a resident and as a practicing physician.

Residency training programs have a duty to fulfill requirements of a residency training program as set out by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Should a trainee encounter academic difficulty that may require remediation or probation, the following policies and template are available:

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.
  • 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.
      • Note: The Advisory Board meets every month with pre-set dates. The 2023-2024 meeting dates are available here. Documents are always due at least a week prior to the meeting date.

Wellness Resources

Templates and Forms

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the PGME office or call 519.661.2019.

How to access help

If this is an emergency please go directly to the nearest emergency department to you as all are equipped to manage psychiatric emergencies. We also encourage you to contact the Learner Experience: 519.661.4234 or by email.