Author:
,Fussell Jill J.,Johnson Lara W.,Batlivala Sarosh,Riedmann Natalie,Haischer-Rollo Gayle,Von Oettingen Julia,Tjoeng Yuen Lie,Kelly Erin,Garg Padma,Slovin Sara,Myles David,Becton Lauren,Thattaliyath Bijoy,Hornik Matthew,Reynolds Kimberly,Marks Jessie,Kuehler Maggie,Patel Rupal M.,Lucke Ashley,Patel Neha,Malik Faisal,Van Dyne Elizabeth,Chao Nicole,Marriott Oneka,Diamond Melissa,Matos Renee,Donoghue Elaine,Gleason Mary Margaret,Jones Veronnie F.,Mendelsohn Alan L.,Schulte Elaine E.,Williamson Patricia Gail,
Abstract
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is committed to the development of rational, equitable, and effective parental leave policies that are sensitive to the needs of pediatric residents, families, and developing infants and that enable parents to spend adequate and good-quality time with their young children. It is important for each residency program to have a policy for parental leave that is written, that is accessible to residents, and that clearly delineates program practices regarding parental leave. At a minimum, a parental leave policy for residents and fellows should conform legally with the Family Medical Leave Act as well as with respective state laws and should meet institutional requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for accredited programs. Policies should be well formulated and communicated in a culturally sensitive manner. The AAP advocates for extension of benefits consistent with the Family Medical Leave Act to all residents and interns beginning at the time that pediatric residency training begins. The AAP recommends that regardless of gender, residents who become parents should be guaranteed 6 to 8 weeks, at a minimum, of parental leave with pay after the infant’s birth. In addition, in conformance with federal law, the resident should be allowed to extend the leave time when necessary by using paid vacation time or leave without pay. Coparenting, adopting, or fostering of a child should entitle the resident, regardless of gender, to the same amount of paid leave (6–8 weeks) as a person who takes maternity/paternity leave. Flexibility, creativity, and advanced planning are necessary to arrange schedules that optimize resident education and experience, cultivate equity in sharing workloads, and protect pregnant residents from overly strenuous work experiences at critical times of their pregnancies.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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