May 8, 2026 · Family medicine · DOI: 10.22454/FamMed.2026.315048

FEAR: Faculty Evaluation and Retaliation-A Survey of Family Medicine Program Directors

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This study investigates whether fear of retaliation from resident physicians hinders faculty in family medicine programs from providing honest and high-quality evaluations. The findings reveal that a significant number of program directors believe this fear is a barrier, with many reporting instances of formal complaints and civil lawsuits against evaluators. Overall, the results highlight the need to address these concerns to improve the evaluation process in residency programs.

J Lane Wilson, Kevin Gray, Carlie Nikel, Jennifer Quaintance, Katherine T Fortenberry

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