Improving emotional support and clarity in surgical trainee remediation

Trainees perceived remediation as harrowing and isolating, with long-lasting emotional effects. They reported a lack of clarity on underperformance and subjective goals, and viewed remediation as a superficial ‘performance’ exercise. The study highlights the need for better emotional support and improved remediation plans to address deficits, with a focus on enhancing trainee/supervisor dynamics for improved patient care outcomes.