Stimulus - Learn Tools to Crush It in Your Medical Career

How I Coach Doctors With A Performance Improvement Plan


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No one enters medicine expecting to land on a performance improvement plan, yet for many physicians, it becomes a disorienting reality. A PIP can feel like both a warning and a test, raising existential fears about career, reputation, and future. Behind the formal language is often a complex mix of organizational risk management and legitimate behavioral concerns. In this episode, we explore what it really means to be placed on a PIP, how to navigate the process effectively, and why resistance is rarely a successful strategy. Finally, we share a structured approach to coaching through a PIP that can turn even the most fraught situation into meaningful professional growth.

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We Discuss:

  • Understanding the Purpose and Structure of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
  • Variability and Pitfalls in PIPs
  • Why Coaching Matters During a PIP
  • Common Reactions and Emotional Toll
  • Structural Flaws That Undermine PIPs
  • Negotiating and Responding to a PIP
  • The Myth of Performance Immunity
  • A Coaching Framework for Navigating PIPs
  • Collaborating With Leadership
  • Success and Long-Term Impact

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