Abstract
Importance: The lack of family-friendly policies continues to contribute to the underrepresentation and attrition of surgical trainees. Women in surgery face unique challenges in balancing surgical education with personal and family needs. Observations: The Association of Women Surgeons is committed to supporting surgical families and developing equitable family-friendly guidelines. Herein we detail recommendations for adequate paid parental leave, access to childcare, breastfeeding support, and insurance coverage of fertility preservation and assisted reproductive technology. Conclusions and Relevance: The specific recommendations outlined in this document form the basis of a comprehensive initiative for supporting surgical families.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 310-315 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | JAMA Surgery |
Volume | 158 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 8 2023 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery