Healio (9/28, Stonehill) reports research indicates that “female trainees compared with male trainees still experience disproportionate stress burdens, especially regarding parental leave and breastfeeding support,” investigators concluded after conducting “a web-based survey of 1,719 residents and fellows (497 completed the survey) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to evaluate physician trainee experiences related to parental leave, breastfeeding and child care.” The findings were presented at the Women in Medicine Summit.
Related Links:
— “Female medical trainees report higher stress levels than male counterparts “Monica Stonehill, Healio, September 28, 2021