Wesley A. Mayer, MD, presented “Tales from the GME Crypt: Managing Challenging (and Scary) Residency Dilemmas” during the 28th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice conference on September 22, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
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How to cite: Mayer, Wesley A. “Tales from the GME Crypt: Managing Challenging (and Scary) Residency Dilemmas.” September 22, 2024. Accessed Nov 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/tales-from-the-gme-crypt-managing-challenging-and-scary-residency-dilemmas/
Tales from the GME Crypt: Managing Challenging (and Scary) Residency Dilemmasa – Summary
Wesley A. Mayer, MD, focuses on effectively managing challenges faced in residency programs, emphasizing remediation strategies over punitive measures. Drawing from his experience as a program director and assistant dean of Graduate Medical Education (GME), Dr. Mayer addresses dilemmas common in residency, outlining a practical approach to navigating issues such as technical skill deficiencies, communication breakdowns, and personal crises among trainees.
In this 20-minute presentation, Dr. Mayer differentiates remediation from probation, advocating for remediation as a supportive, non-reportable process for skill enhancement. The importance of recognizing warning signs, such as poor performance or behavioral changes, is highlighted, stressing early intervention and the role of the GME office in offering support and resources.
About The 28th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice:
Presented by co-chairs Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH, and Michael Coburn, MD, FACS, the Innovations in Urologic Practice conference provides a detailed review and commentary on multiple genitourinary and urologic diseases. Among the featured oncological topics are bladder cancer and immunotherapies, as well as upper tract cancer management, prostate cancer, including state-of-the-art imaging, focal therapy, and MRI. Experts also discuss new tools and techniques for nephrectomy and treating advanced renal cell carcinoma. In terms of general urological approaches, the conference also includes pelvic reconstruction and trauma; men’s health topics like male infertility, andrology, and sexual dysfunction; OAB and voiding dysfunctions; and ways to diagnose and treat infections in the urology patient.
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