| Work-life policies for Canadian medical faculty. | |
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PMID: 20731613 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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PURPOSE: This study aims to catalogue and examine the following work-life flexibility policies at all 17 Canadian medical schools: maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, extension of the probationary period for family responsibilities, part-time faculty appointments, job sharing, and child care. METHODS: The seven work-life policies of Canadian medical schools were researched using a consistent and systematic method. This method involved an initial web search for policy information, followed by e-mail and telephone contact. The flexibility of the policies was scored 0 (least flexible) to 3 (most flexible). RESULTS: The majority of policies were easily accessible online. Work-life policies were scored out of 3, and average policy scores ranged from 0.47 for job sharing to 2.47 for part-time/work reduction. Across schools, total scores ranged from 7 to 16 out of 21. Variation in scores was noted for parenting leave and child care, whereas minimal variation was noted for other policies. CONCLUSIONS: Canadian medical schools are committed to helping medical faculty achieve work-life balance, but improvements can be made in the policies offered at all schools. Improving the quality of work flexibility policies will enhance working conditions and job satisfaction for faculty. This could potentially reduce Canada's loss of talented young academicians. |
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Aaron Gropper; Kathleen Gartke; Monika MacLaren |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of women's health (2002) Volume: 19 ISSN: 1931-843X ISO Abbreviation: J Womens Health (Larchmt) Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
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Created Date: 2010-09-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101159262 Medline TA: J Womens Health (Larchmt) Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1683-703 Citation Subset: IM |
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Canadian Medical Association, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
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