Emily E Sharpe, Cindy Ku, Elizabeth B Malinzak, Molly B Kraus, Rekha Chandrabose, Sarah E H Hartlage, Andrew C Hanson, Phillip J Schulte, Amy C S Pearson
PURPOSE: Little is known about program directors' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding parental leave policies in anesthesiology training. This study sought to understand program director perceptions about the effects of pregnancy and parental leave on resident training, skills, and productivity. METHODS: An online 43-question survey was developed to evaluate United States anesthesiology program directors' perceptions of parental leave policies. The survey included questions regarding demographics, anesthesiology program characteristics, parental leave policies, call coverage, and the perceived effects of parental leave on resident performance...
October 2021: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia