I have been terminated fromm a medical residency with out due process and unjustified based on the allegations of the program. There is clearly component of defamation of character, wrongful termination. There is also component of retaliation and discrimination.
A discrimination case requires there to be illegal targeting of someone because of their age, race, religion, gender or national origin, and this is usually proved through direct comments about the person's "protected class" status.
A defamation case requires provably false facts written or spoken to a 3rd party that causes damage.
A retaliation case requires that there be punishment for exercising a lawful right, like labor union organizing, or being a "whistle blower" and reporting a company wrong.
Wrongful termination is a conclusory term -- if you were illegally terminated, then it was wrongful. It's unclear what you're referring to by "allegations of the program," and due process is a criminal law term, but generally, the employer has to follow their own policies.
You haven't provided any facts so no one can provide more feedback. See an employment litigator, and prepare by compiling a chronological log of everything you've experienced, listing each event and every witness and their contact information.
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In additional to the other possible claims discussed, your best claim could possibly be a breach of contract claim. Many residents have contracts that require just cause for termination. If you have a contract review it carefully and have it reviewed by an employment lawyer to determine if the contract was violated.
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