Parenting in Surgery
The UCSF Department of Surgery acknowledges that the demands of becoming a new parent and being a surgical trainee can be difficult to balance. We have therefore created the following set of guidelines and policies to foster a supportive environment and to focus on mutual understanding.
Family Planning During Surgical Training Policy
The UCSF Department of Surgery acknowledges and has made a commitment to mitigate the physical and emotional demands of childbearing during surgical training. From pre-conception considerations to postpartum recovery and return to work, we have developed comprehensive guidelines and best practices that are supported by the UCSF Department of Surgery.
Guidelines on Family Leave for Surgical Trainees
These guidelines are provided to help decipher the American Board of Surgery policy on Family Leave for Surgical Trainees (both for residency and fellowship training) and may help residents expecting to be new parents plan for their family leave time.
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Lactation Wellness Policy
The UCSF Department of Surgery aims to protect the health and wellbeing of faculty and learners, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and support the current and training the next generation of surgeons. Accordingly, we have developed guidelines for lactation-oriented wellness among faculty and surgical trainees.
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Lactation Fund for Trainees
The Department is committed to providing lactation wellness for trainees. This commitment will cover the expense of lactation supplies of up to $500 per resident.
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Mentors for New Surgeon Parents
Becoming a new parent is hard work! You may have questions and anxiety about how best to balance your new role as a parent with your ambitions as a surgeon. We have found that having direct support from another surgeon who can offer experience-based advice is even more helpful and so UCSF Department of Surgery has created a New Parent Mentor program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the most commonly asked questions by our residents as they plan their journey to parenthood. Answers include what fertility-preservation options exist, guidelines and policies for taking parental leave, and lactation resources at UCSF.
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