SUPPORT: SUrvey of Parental Leave POlicies of RadiaTion Oncology Programs and Residency Applicants.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Recruitment to radiation oncology training programs has recently declined, and gender inequities persist in radiation oncology. Policies that promote inclusivity, such as the updated American College of Graduate Medical Education parental leave policy establishing minimum parental leave requirements, may support recruitment to radiation oncology.

Methods and materials

We surveyed 2021-2022 radiation oncology residency applicants and program directors (PDs) about program-specific parental leave policies, transparency of parental leave information during the residency application and interview process, and perceptions of the effect of parenthood on residency training, career advancement, and well-being.

Results

Of 89 radiation oncology PDs, 29 (33%) completed th

SUBMITTER: Baniel CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10130339 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature