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  • Cardiology
  • Medical Education
  • Workforce Policy

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  • Cardiovascular disease specialty training is associated with challenging job conditions and work-life balance issues.
  • There is a notable lack of standardized workforce support for trainees who become parents during their cardiology fellowship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare parental policies in cardiovascular training programs worldwide.
  • To identify disparities in family benefits and support systems for cardiology trainees.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous, international online survey was distributed via social media from August to October 2020.
  • Participants included training program directors and cardiology trainees (pregnant or not pregnant during training).
  • Survey data focused on parental benefits, policies, and perceived barriers.

Main Results:

  • 417 responses were received, with 67.1% of trainees being parents during training.
  • Parental leave policies varied significantly internationally, with longer durations outside the US (>4 months vs. 1-2 months in the US).
  • Paternity leave was rare, and leave coverage often relied on peers without additional compensation.

Conclusions:

  • This study represents the first international evaluation of parental benefits in cardiology training.
  • Significant institutional variability in parental policies highlights disparities in trainee experiences.
  • There is a critical need for standardized and supportive parental leave policies in cardiovascular training programs globally.