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Pregnancy and Motherhood During Surgical Training

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Submitted by

Mark Ferguson

Source

Source Name: JAMA Surgery

Source URL: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2675992

Author(s)

Erika L. Rangel, Douglas S. Smink, Manuel Castillo-Angeles, Gifty Kwakye, Marguerite Changala, Adil H. Haider, Gerard M. Doherty

This survey of general surgeons in the US who had a pregnancy during surgical training identified a number of challenges that may influence career satisfaction. These included inadequate scheduling support, lactation facilities, and mentoring. 30% of participants would advise a female medical student not to pursue a surgical career.