March 3, 2026

Parental Leave Impact and Experience: A Survey of the U.S. Graduate Medical Education System

Key Points

Parental leave policy positively impacts trainee wellness, reducing perceived stress levels among those who have access.
Trainees experience limited impact on performance despite the implementation of parental leave within military GME.
Analysis of feedback indicates that while the policy is effective, full acceptance among trainees remains a challenge.
Highlighting the importance of parental leave can lead to better support for trainees and their families in the military GME system.

Abstract

The current parental leave policy within U.S. military GME is perceived to decrease parental stress and can have a positive impact on trainee wellness. While this policy has been effectively implemented with limited perceived impact on trainee performance, work remains to be done to promote full acceptance of parental leave within military GME.

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Cite This Study

Drumm et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75bc4c6e9836116a23b7c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaf653

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