Pregnancy among residents enrolled in general surgery: a nationwide survey of attitudes and experiences - 29/09/13
Abstract |
Background |
Medical student interest in general surgery has declined, and the lack of adequate accommodation for pregnancy and parenting during residency training may be a deterrent. We explored resident and program director experiences with these issues in general surgery programs across Canada.
Methods |
Using a web-based tool, residents and program directors from 16 Canadian general surgery programs were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward and experiences with pregnancy during residency.
Results |
One hundred seventy-six of 600 residents and 8 of 16 program directors completed the survey (30% and 50% response rate, respectively). Multiple issues pertaining to pregnancy during surgical residency were reported including the lack of adequate policies for maternity/parenting, the major obstacles to breast-feeding, and the increased workload for fellow resident colleagues. All program directors reported the lack of a program-specific maternity/parenting policy.
Conclusions |
General surgery programs lack program-specific maternity/parenting policies. Several issues have been highlighted in this study emphasizing the importance of creating and implementing such a policy.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pregnancy, Residency, Surgery, Maternity, Policy
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Vol 206 - N° 4
P. 605-610 - octobre 2013 Retour au numéro
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