Physician-scientist trainees with parenting responsibilities need financial and childcare support.

Jansen, Caroline S; Sugiura, Ayaka; Stalbow, Lauren; Nguyen, Christie; Lever, Jacelyn Peabody; Peiper, Amy; Plaza-Jennings, Amara; Varvel, Linda et al. · Nat Med · 2023

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Abstract

Physician–scientists who become parents during their long period of training need additional funding and support for lactation, childcare and healthcare, to ensure an equitable workforce.

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