Can I be fired?
A resident can be terminated for one of three reasons:
- A resident can be terminated for unsuitability; meaning the program has determined that the resident is not suited for the training program. See the UBC Policy on Resident Evaluation, Remediation, and Probation
- A resident can be terminated for cause; meaning that the resident has allegedly done something wrong which gives the employer cause to terminate them. See Article 5 of the Collective Agreement for more information.
- A resident can also be terminated if the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia revokes their license.
In extraordinary circumstances, subject to a completed formal disciplinary process, the College might restrict or prohibit a physician’s ability to practice medicine. Before the College can enforce restrictions, it needs substantiated evidence of a significant degree of a physician’s misjudgment, unprofessional behaviour, lack of current skill or knowledge, or impaired fitness to practice. This evidence must be tested at a Discipline Committee Hearing, or alternatively, be agreed to by the physician as part of alternative dispute resolution.
- From the College of Physicians and Surgeons BC website.
Do have I recourse if I am fired?
Residents have various options of recourse should they be terminated. This includes filing a grievance or making an appeal. Any member facing termination should contact PAR-BC immediately.
