Breastfeeding Policies of Otolaryngology Residency Programs

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https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.2552

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Breastfeeding Policies, Otolaryngology Residency, Lactation Facilities, Graduate Medical Education (GME), Female Residents, Residency Programs, Parental Leave, Surgical Training, Gender Representation, Policy Accessibility

Abstract

Background: Women entering surgical residencies must determine which programs best fit their career and family goals. The purpose of this study was to determine if breastfeeding policies are available on otolaryngology residency program websites.

Methods: A total of 122 publicly available otolaryngology residency program websites were reviewed for the presence of a breastfeeding policy and lactation information. The percentage of residents and faculty that are women in each program as well as the program’s region, size, and affiliation with a top 50 hospital for ear, nose, and throat care were determined. Frequencies and nonparametric analyses were calculated when appropriate.

Results: None of the otolaryngology residency programs had a breastfeeding policy posted directly on their website. A link to a Graduate Medical Education (GME) website that contained a breastfeeding policy was present on 20 (16.4%) program websites, and 31 websites (25.4%) had information about lactation facilities on the GME website or another page that could be found through the search bar; 17 (23.0%) of the large residency programs contained the link to the GME website, whereas only 3 (6.25%) of the small programs did (p = 0.015). Residency programs that were affiliated with a top 50 hospital for ear, nose, and throat care were more likely to have a link to the GME website with a breastfeeding policy than those not affiliated (13 [29.5%] vs. 7 [8.9%], respectively; p = 0.003).

Conclusion: Otolaryngology residency programs do not provide breastfeeding policies directly on their websites.

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This table displays the presence of lactation policies in Otolaryngology residency programs by program size. The table includes two columns: 'On website or by search tab' and 'Via link to institutional GME website,' showing the number (n) and percentage (%) of programs with lactation policies. For small programs (fewer than 3 residents per year), 14 programs (31.82%) had policies on their website, while 13 (29.5%) had policies linked via the institutional GME website. For large programs (3 or more residents per year), 17 programs (21.8%) had policies on their website, and 7 programs (8.9%) had policies linked via the institutional GME website. The table highlights differences in the availability of lactation policies based on program size.

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2024-10-03 — Updated on 2024-12-17

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Reese, A., DiNardo, L., Powers, K., Favre, N., Sullivan, M., & Carr, M. (2024). Breastfeeding Policies of Otolaryngology Residency Programs . International Journal of Medical Students, 12(4), 437–440. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.2552

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