A survey of parental leave for female physicians reveals dissatisfaction and inadequacies.

Am J Surg

Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA; Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ, USA; Department of Child Health and Development, University of Arizona, School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, USA. Electronic address:

Published: January 2025

Background: The study aim was to assess parental leave experiences of female physicians across different specialties and institutions over time given that the U.S. does not have a federal paid parental leave policy.

Methods: An online survey was distributed via female physician social media groups in 2022. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to describe responses.

Results: Of 3,175 U ​S.-based respondents, 51% reported their current institution has a paid parental leave policy, 40% indicated no paid policy, and 7% didn't know. To take leave, 56% and 53% reported having to utilize paid time off, vacation, or personal days, and having to use short-term disability, respectively. The mean number of weeks of leave taken has remained between 8 and 12 weeks over the past 38 years.

Conclusions: Further work is needed to promote improved parental leave policies for female physicians at all levels of training and practice.

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