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Childcare challenges among surgical trainees and faculty: a single-institution study.

Emma G Burke1, Sarah Peiffer1, Melissa Koci1

  • 1Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.

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Summary

Childcare costs burden surgical trainees more than faculty, despite similar expenses. Managing multiple childcare sources adds stress for surgeon-parents at all career levels.

Keywords:
Career planningChildcareFaculty developmentParentingResidency

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Work-Life Balance

Background:

  • Parenthood presents unique challenges for surgeons.
  • Childrearing aspects for surgeons require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize childcare complexity and costs for surgical trainees and faculty.
  • To assess the financial and logistical burdens of childcare in surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous survey of surgical trainees and faculty at an academic medical center.
  • Analysis included male and female participants.
  • Statistical tests (Chi-square, Fisher's Exact) were employed.

Main Results:

  • Over half of respondents spend >$20,000 annually on childcare.
  • Trainees reported higher work hours but fewer/younger children than faculty.
  • Trainees (89%) expressed more worry about childcare costs than faculty (46%).
  • Coordinating multiple childcare sources is a common challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Childcare costs disproportionately burden surgical trainees.
  • Support is needed for surgeon-parents across all career stages.
  • Managing multiple childcare arrangements causes stress for surgeons.