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Resident Rotation

Preparing medical residents for a career in medicine

An education program that draws upon Copic’s experience and expertise.

Since 2004, Copic has partnered with several medical residency programs to offer a three-day program that examines key aspects of patient safety and risk management that often affect liability claims. This is a case-based, educational experience that explores the integration of patient safety, error propagation and reduction, communication, systems, disclosure, medicolegal aspects, and the review of in-progress and closed case studies. Participation in this rotation provides residents with knowledge about the factors that can lead to a medical liability lawsuit, as well as the factors that determine defensibility in a lawsuit.

Residents meet with physician risk managers, and other key staff members at Copic to gain awareness of how aspects of medical liability risks may impact their medical practice. The goal is to provide a unique, informative experience that promotes transparency in the way a medical professional liability insurance company operates, as well as a solid foundation in understanding how they can minimize risks.

Why should residents attend this program?

  • One of the only programs of its kind in the nation (offered by a medical liability insurance carrier)—residents study many detailed case files at all stages of the litigation process.
  • Case-based analysis and education of specialty specific claims.
  • There is no cost to attend.
  • Helps residents and programs meet ACGME core competencies.
  • Each year, more than 200 residents participate in this program.
  • Consistent positive feedback from past participants.

This is an amazing experience for residents. No discussion, lecture, or presentation given during residency can replicate going over real cases with real [claims] adjusters and real lawyers. I would recommend that all my peers go through this.

Past Resident Program Participant

It is a valuable and eye-opening experience that covers information that is incredibly important going forward in a medical career and yet seldom addressed throughout our education and training.

Past Resident Program Participant

This was absolutely an essential experience. Unfortunately, these topics do not come up organically during training or in life until it is a problem. Having this exposure will be invaluable to help me avoid suboptimal practices and make me better prepared if a legal situation ever arises.

Past Resident Program Participant

Practice Essentials Program

Copic also offers a separate residency program that is presented virtually or in-person, and is designed to provide residents with a glimpse into life after residency. Discussion topics include:

  • Assessing Practice Opportunities—How to evaluate your opportunities including practice type, setting and location.
  • Financing Life After Residency—Managing and protecting your greatest asset—you. Investment basics to achieve your long-term financial goals.
  • Key Contract Provisions for Physicians—Gain insight into what are the most important elements to consider when contemplating employment and managed care contracts. Discuss various practice models including partnerships, ownerships and employment.
  • Business Accounting Principles—An overview of basic business accounting practices and what to look for when assessing the bottom line.
  • Medical Professional Liability (MPL) Insurance—Find out what are the most important elements to consider when choosing an MPL carrier.
  • Rural Practice Opportunities—Overview of Colorado Rural Health Center and information regarding rural practice and how to find a job in a rural area.

The virtual program is broken up into six modules (each module running from 1-1.5 hours) and the in-person program is scheduled as a one-day seminar. Copic coordinates with Colorado medical resident program administrators to offer access to our Practice Essentials Program. For more information, please contact Gina Rowland at 720.858.6065 or [email protected].

Contact Cathi Pennetta, Program Manager

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