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- The study aimed to evaluate the practices and protocols regarding pregnant trainees in US surgical training programs through a survey of program directors and coordinators.
- Out of 608 programs surveyed, 84.4% reported having a pregnancy policy, but many policies lack important support measures like adjusted work hours and adequate provisions for miscarriages.
- The findings suggest that while most programs recognize the need for pregnancy policies, many are inadequate in addressing the specific needs and risks faced by pregnant trainees.
Article Abstract
Objective: Define current practices and protocols in surgical training programs for pregnant trainees.
Study Design: Cross sectional.
Setting: Academic surgical training programs in the United States.
Methods: A validated 20-question survey was sent via email to program directors and coordinators of US surgical training programs, including otolaryngology head & neck surgery (OHNS), plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and general surgery. The survey was issued in November and December 2022 and data were collected until January 2023. This study was approved for exemption by the Minimal Risk Research IRB at the University of Wisconsin Madison (ID number 2022-1370).
Results: Surveys were emailed to 608 surgical programs, and the response rate was 23.5% (143/608) including 45 OHNS programs. When asked if their program has a policy in place for pregnant trainees, 84.4% responded yes, and 82.4% responded that they were satisfied with their policy. Subsequent questions addressed individual policies and risk factors facing pregnant trainees. 60.3% of programs report providing protected time off for miscarriages. Only 36.9% provide information to pregnant trainees regarding workplace exposures that pose a risk of fetal anomaly or miscarriage. Only 47.1% incorporate rest breaks for pregnant trainees, and only 20% protect the number of hours a pregnant trainee operates per week. 24.2% adjust overnight shifts or call schedules for pregnant trainees, and of those that adjust call shifts, 20% require pregnant trainees to "make up" these missed call shifts. Less than half (40%) of programs have a contingency plan in place for supporting nonchild-bearing residents who may take on the work of their colleagues during pregnancy or postpartum.
Conclusion: While a majority of training programs report a pregnancy policy in place for trainees, most of these policies appear to be severely deficient in addressing critical aspects of surgical training that place both fetus and mother at significant risk of complications. This data indicates a need for a safe pregnancy protocol in order to protect both surgeon and fetus.
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