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Remediation Contracts are a way to formalize specific remediation concerns, set expectations for performance improvement, and lay out consequences for continued performance shortfalls. Example Contracts (please click a link below to view an example contract) CORD Standard Letter of Concern Formal Document:Alterable DocumentFillable Template CORD Standard Letter of Concern Informal Document: Alterable DocumentFillable Template For comments or […]

Background: This plan is specific for Redacted, MD as it pertains to deficiencies identified early in his training period. Through continuous direct observation in the Emergency Department the Faculty have identified significant deficiencies, that left uncorrected, will result in the failure of his promotion to the EM-2 year. He is operating at a level significantly […]

Background: This plan is specific for Redacted, MD as it pertains to deficiencies identified early in his training period. Through continuous direct observation in the Emergency Department the Faculty have identified significant deficiencies, that left uncorrected, will result in the failure of his promotion to the EM-2 year. He is operating at a level significantly […]

Background: This plan is specific for Redacted, MD as it pertains to deficiencies identified early in his training period. Through continuous direct observation in the Emergency Department the Faculty have identified significant deficiencies, that left uncorrected, will result in the failure of his promotion to the EM-2 year. He is operating at a level significantly […]

Background: This plan is specific for Redacted, MD as it pertains to deficiencies identified early in his training period. Through continuous direct observation in the Emergency Department the Faculty have identified significant deficiencies, that left uncorrected, will result in the failure of his promotion to the EM-2 year. He is operating at a level significantly […]

ZZZ Date Purpose: The purpose of the corrective action plan is to maximize the opportunity for resident success during their training period that is not performing as expected in one or more areas of the core competencies or EM Milestones. If and when specific deficiencies are noted or if there is a failure of the […]

Current Openings Henry Ford Warren Hospital Program Director: Micheal Buggia, MD, FACEP Program Coordinator: Lisa Pierce Website: https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/warren/em  Contact Email: LPierce5@hfhs.org Effective Date: July 01, 2026 Deadline to Apply: June 01, 2026 Consideration Documents:  Cover Letter • USMLE scores • Curriculum Vitae • 2-3 LORs from emergency physicians (SLOE preferred) • MSPE • Medical school […]

The documents below were produced by CORD Committees and Task Forces.  Advising UP – A Guide for Medical School Deans Regarding the Emergency Medicine Applicant  Best Practices in Individualized Interactive Instruction – This document outlines the best practices in individualized interactive instruction. Guidelines for Combined Residency Training in IMEMCCM Guidelines for Combined Residency Training in EMIM

Advice for Graduates Preparing to Practice: Advice For New Graduates and Young Physicians: Avoiding the Pitfalls Learn More Residency Program Openings Information on open resident positions in emergency medicine residency programs around the country. Learn More

Preparing to Practice: Advice For New Graduates and Young Physicians: Avoiding the Pitfalls Compiled by Stephen R. Hayden, MDProfessor of Clinical Emergency MedicineAssociate Dean for Graduate Medical Education UC San Diego Acknowledgment: Thank you to all the members of the Council of Residency Directors (CORD) inEmergency Medicine for your sage advice and invaluable contributions to this work! […]