At UCSF, several hundred residents and fellows have dependents. Since timing of residency and fellowship training frequently coincides with optimal timing for childbearing, each program is encouraged to have a plan in place to provide proactive support for trainees who are lactating.
The ACGME. UCSF GME, and the University of California all have requirements to support lactating trainees and employees. Additionally, UCSF Health recently established a policy requiring schedule holds for pumping breaks in ambulatory schedules. This Best Practices Guide provides strategies for programs to support residents and fellows who are lactating, in alignment with ACGME, UC, and UCSF policies.
Box Folder: The Best Practice Guideline for Well-being: Lactation Support for Residents and Fellows, Office of Graduate Medical Education, UCSF School of Medicine
