General Otolaryngology

Maternity and paternity leave in otolaryngology residency training in the United States

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Alice L. Tang MD

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Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Adam Miller BS,

Adam Miller BS

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Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Samantha Hauff MD,

Samantha Hauff MD

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Charles M. Myer III MD,

Charles M. Myer III MD

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.

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Vinita Takiar MD, PhD,

Vinita Takiar MD, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology , University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Rebecca J. Howell MD,

Rebecca J. Howell MD

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Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Jonathan R. Mark MD,

Jonathan R. Mark MD

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Alice L. Tang MD,

Corresponding Author

Alice L. Tang MD

[email protected]

orcid.org/0000-0002-5780-8401

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

Adam Miller BS,

Adam Miller BS

orcid.org/0000-0001-9884-9245

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Samantha Hauff MD,

Samantha Hauff MD

orcid.org/0000-0002-0895-6109

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Charles M. Myer III MD,

Charles M. Myer III MD

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.

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Vinita Takiar MD, PhD,

Vinita Takiar MD, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology , University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Rebecca J. Howell MD,

Rebecca J. Howell MD

orcid.org/0000-0002-5503-0325

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Jonathan R. Mark MD,

Jonathan R. Mark MD

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

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First published: 12 October 2018

https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.27328

Citations: 17

Editor's Note: This Manuscript was accepted for publication May 16, 2018.

The authors have no funding, financial relationships, or conflicts of interest to disclose.

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Abstract

Objectives/Hypothesis

This study evaluates the existence and nature of maternity and paternity leave policies for residents during otolaryngology training. The study sought to survey program directors (PDs) on the impact of parental leave.

Study Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Methods

An electronic survey was sent to 103 otolaryngology residency PDs. A link to a 10-page, 30-question survey was provided. Descriptive statistics and comments were collected.

Results

Forty-one respondents (39.8%) completed the survey, all of whom were from university-based programs. Programs from the Midwest (n = 11, 26.8%), Northeast (n = 12, 29.3%), South (n = 12, 29.3%) and West (n = 6, 14.6%) were represented. Sixteen (42%) programs reported having a written formal maternity leave policy for trainees, and 13 (32%) programs had a paternity-specific policy. Four programs reported using short-term disability, whereas 11 programs reported using the Family Medical Leave Act to accommodate parental leave. Policies primarily followed the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and American Board of Otolaryngology guidelines, with factors such as clinical duties and call schedules left to the programs' discretion. Although the majority of PDs (56%) reported support of residents who planned to become pregnant during training, many expressed concerns regarding the burden on co-residents and the difficulty of fulfilling training obligations for the resident taking leave.

Conclusions

Many institutions do not have parental leave policies and logistics regarding leave are left to the discretion of individual programs. Surveyed PDs addressed the challenges of becoming a parent during training and the potential burden placed on the program when trainees take leave.

Level of Evidence

4 Laryngoscope, 129:1093–1099, 2019

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