Becoming a Parent During Cardiovascular Training.
J Am Coll Cardiol
; 79(21): 2119-2126, 2022 05 31.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Specialty training in cardiovascular diseases is consistently perceived to have adverse job conditions and interfere with family life. There is a dearth of universal workforce support for trainees who become parents during training.OBJECTIVES:
This study sought to identify parental policies across cardiovascular training programs internationally.METHODS:
An Internet-based international survey study available from August 2020 to October 2020 was sent via social media. The survey was administered 1 time and anonymously. Participants shared experiences regarding parental benefits/policies and perception of barriers for trainees. Participants were divided into 3 groups training program directors, trainees pregnant during cardiology fellowship, and trainees not pregnant during training.RESULTS:
A total of 417 replies were received from physicians, including 47 responses (11.3%) from training program directors, 146 responses (35%) from current or former trainees pregnant during cardiology training, and 224 responses (53.7%) from current or former trainees that were not pregnant during cardiology training. Among trainees, 280 (67.1%) were parents during training. Family benefits and policies were not uniformly available across institutions, and knowledge regarding the existence of such policies was low. Average parental leave ranged from 1 to 2 months in the United States compared with >4 months outside the United States, and in all countries, paternity leave was uncommon (only 11 participants [2.6%]). Coverage during family leave was primarily provided by peers (n = 184 [44.1%]), and 168 (91.3%) were without additional monetary or time compensation.CONCLUSIONS:
This is the first international survey evaluating and comparing parental benefits and policies among cardiovascular training programs. There is great variability among institutions, highlighting disparities in real-world experiences.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Cardiovasculares
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Internato e Residência
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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