Becoming a Parent During Cardiovascular Training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Specialty training in cardiovascular diseases is consistently perceived to have adverse job conditions and interfere with family life. There is a dearth of universal workforce support for trainees who become parents during training.

Objectives

This study sought to identify parental policies across cardiovascular training programs internationally.

Methods

An Internet-based international survey study available from August 2020 to October 2020 was sent via social media. The survey was administered 1 time and anonymously. Participants shared experiences regarding parental benefits/policies and perception of barriers for trainees. Participants were divided into 3 groups: training program directors, trainees pregnant during cardiology fellowship, and trainees not

SUBMITTER: Oliveros E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9150927 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature