STRESS AND OR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL CONDITIONS INHIBITING PERFORMANCE OR LEARNING AND DRUG-0R-ALCOHOL RELATED DYSFUNCTION

During the training program the program director will monitor fellows for signs of stress or emotional issues that may be contributing to impaired performance or learning.  Similarly the program director will monitor trainees for signs of drug and or alcohol related problems.  These types of issues are very sensitive and will always be handled in the strictness of privacy.  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has resources and support services available for trainees who develop these types of issues.  The renal fellowship program director maintains an open door policy and is always accessible for discussion should any areas of concern arise.  The fellow should be assured that such sensitive issues will be handled in such a way that the privacy of the trainee will be preserved.