June 22, 2026 · O&G open · DOI: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000177

Parental Leave Policies in Obstetrics and Gynecology Training Programs in the United States and Canada

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The authors aimed to evaluate the parental leave policies across accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency programs in the U.S. and Canada. Their findings revealed significant variability in the duration and transparency of these policies, with U.S. programs offering a median of 8 weeks of maternity leave and Canadian programs generally providing longer and more transparent benefits. Overall, the study highlights the inconsistency and lack of detailed information regarding parental leave in these training programs.

Shunaha Kim-Fine, Lauren Caldwell, William Winkelman, Ladin Yurteri-Kaplan, Dee Das, Cara L Grimes, Amy Josephine Park

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