Q&A: ‘Women shouldn’t have to advocate’ for equitable parental leave policies in GI (Healio)

Lauren Feld, MD, assistant professor at UMass Chan Medical School, advocates for systematic, equitable parental leave policies in gastroenterology to alleviate gender disparities. Despite past surveys showing only 35% of training programs offering parental leave for all genders, Feld continues to push for structural changes to support both men and women. Her efforts, recognized by the 2024 Scrubs & Heels Break the Glass Ceiling Award, emphasize the importance of standardized family-friendly policies to foster a more inclusive, equitable work environment for all gastroenterologists.