In this insightful episode, we engage Drs. Baniel and Masters in a long overdue discussion on the ACGME's groundbreaking policies regarding family and medical leave during medical training. The conversation delves into the details and scenarios applicable to these changes by the ACGME's new guidelines. We explore the importance of prioritizing the well-being of medical trainees, emphasizing the need for adequate time off for personal and family-related matters.
Through this candid conversation, Drs. Baniel and Masters shed light on the challenges faced by physicians in training in trying to obtain adequate time off for their health and family needs. We also discuss how the ACGME's policies aim to strike a balance between rigorous training and allowing residents and fellows to address personal responsibilities and take care of their own well-being. This follows last month's discussion with Dr. Anna Lee on the challenges female oncologists face when it comes to fertility and family planning.
Check out SWRO and the good work they are doing here: https://www.societywomenradiationoncology.com
Follow Dr. Claire Baniel on Twitter @ClaireBanielMD
Link to Claire's editorial: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(22)02591-3/fulltext
01:00 Intro to SWRO and how our guests got interested in this topic
03:30 Interplay between ACGME and ABR
07:50 Old ACGME family leave policies and its evolution
14:15 Some of the changes in the new policies and how finances may play a role here
22:20 Family planning as part of family leave and some specific scenarios applicable
34:20 How do programs talk about family leave without the baggage
41:20 Room for improvement
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