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Medical Specialty Board Parental, Caregiver, and Medical Leave Policy Updates After 2021 American Board of Medical Specialties Mandate

Kirti Magudia, Shauna R. Campbell, Erika L. Rangel, Elizabeth Kagan Arleo, Reshma Jagsi, Debra F. Weinstein, Thomas S.C. Ng

2021JAMA25 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

This study assesses how member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) have adhered to a 2021 ABMS policy change allowing residents a minimum of 6 weeks of parental, caregiver, and medical leave.

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MedicineMandateSpecialtyParental leaveFamily medicineOn boardInstitutional review boardHealth boardNursingSurgeryLawWork (physics)Mechanical engineeringAerospace engineeringEngineeringPolitical scienceGlobal Health Workforce IssuesDiversity and Career in MedicineHealthcare Policy and Management