Perspectives of US General Surgery Program Directors on Cultural and Fiscal Barriers to Maternity Leave and Postpartum Support During Surgical Training | Zendy

Manuel Castillo-Ángeles | Zendy; Douglas S. Smink | Zendy; Erika L. Rangel | Zendy

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Perspectives of US General Surgery Program Directors on Cultural and Fiscal Barriers to Maternity Leave and Postpartum Support During Surgical Training

Author(s) -

Manuel Castillo-Ángeles,

Douglas S. Smink,

Erika L. Rangel

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

jama surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.757

H-Index - 176

eISSN - 2168-6262

pISSN - 2168-6254

DOI - 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.1807

Subject(s) - medicine , mentorship , maternity leave , program director , salary , family medicine , nursing , medical education , sick leave , political science , law , physical therapy

Although pregnancy during surgical residency is increasingly common, studies of surgical residents have identified challenges associated with pregnancy and motherhood. These include perceptions of different maternity leave policies among institutions, lack of mentorship, stigma, and desire for greater lactation support.

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