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ArticleNeurosurgery practice2024

Parental Leave in Neurosurgery: A US Cross-Sectional Study.

Olabisi Sanusi, Richard U Kalu, James Obayashi, Nathan Beird, Theresa Williamson, Mathew Geltzeiler, Brian V Nahed, Maria I Rodriguez

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8 authors.

Olabisi SanusiDepartment of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Richard U KaluColorectal Health Northwest, Portland, Oregon, USA.
James ObayashiDepartment of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Nathan BeirdDepartment of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Theresa WilliamsonDepartment of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Mathew GeltzeilerDepartment of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Brian V NahedDepartment of Neurological Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Maria I RodriguezDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Funding

Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute - The National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C)UL1TR002369 · NCATS · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · PI Cynthia D Morris, Christopher G. Slatore · 2017 to 2026
$78.4M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002369
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesThe Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education implemented a minimum of 6 weeks parental leave for residents in July 2022. The implementation and impact have not previously been studied in neurosurgery. Our primary study objectives were to determine whether an institution had a parental leave policy and quantify the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and total parental leave (TPL) time taken by neurosurgeons.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey (August 2023 to December 2023) of neurosurgeons (residents and faculty) in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited programs. We elicited demographic information, experience with parental leave, and career satisfaction. Association between continuous variables was evaluated using Pearson's correlation. Data distribution was evaluated using the Shapiro-Wilks test. Central tendency comparison was performed using one-way analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, or Mann-Whitney

resultsThere were 147 anonymous survey respondents (response rate 15.7%), with an average age of 41 years. The majority (72.2% and 73%) were female and married. The mean age of first pregnancy was 32 years. On average, female residents and faculty took more TPL (7.7 weeks vs 9.0 weeks) and FMLA (6.0 weeks vs 6.8 weeks) than men (resident TPL:2.0 weeks, FMLA: 1.5 weeks. faculty TPL: 2.1 weeks, FMLA: 1.6 weeks). There was a significant difference between how much parental leave leadership believe residents have vs amount of FMLA (

conclusionOur survey demonstrates that neurosurgeons, in general, took less than the minimum suggested leave. Departmental leadership perceived that residents took more leave than they reported. This study highlights an opportunity to increase support for parental leave among neurosurgeons.

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Maternal leaveNeurosurgery leaveParental leavePregnancy in surgery

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PMID39959550
PMCPMC11809987

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