Formal Parental Leave Policies and Trainee Well-Being in US Graduate Medical Education: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background Variability in parental leave policies across graduate medical education (GME) programs in the United States complicates efforts to support resident wellness and identify best practices for resident well-being. Objective This review aims to assess how formal parental leave policies affect trainees' well-being, professional satisfaction, and performance during training. Methods A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines was conducted and registered on PROSPERO in May 2023. Databases searched included MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central. Studies that evaluated parental leave policies of US-based GME programs and their direct impact on residents and/or fellows were included. St

SUBMITTER: Corbisiero MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11475440 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature