Very Few ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs Have Web-accessible Leave Policies Dedicated to Parental Leave for Residents, Despite ACGME Requirements.
Angela M MercurioOlivia L LynchBeth E Shubin SteinElizabeth G MatzkinJo A HannafinDawn LaPorteBrittany M AmmermanPublished in: Clinical orthopaedics and related research (2024)
Parental leave policies should be easily accessible to prospective and current trainees and should clearly state compensation and length of leave. Ensuring orthopaedic surgery residency programs provide accessible and transparent parental leave policies is important for maintaining diversity in prospective applicants and supporting the work-life balance of current residents.