Pregnancy and Parenthood Remain Challenging During Surgical Residency: A Systematic Review

Conclusions Female surgical residents experience high rates of infertility and obstetrical complications, contend with negative attitudes and stigma during their pregnancies, and voluntarily delay childbearing. Formal maternity policies, a shift in surgical culture, and ongoing discussion with all stakeholders are needed to attract and retain female surgical residents.
Source: Academic Medicine - Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Reviews Source Type: research