"Parental Leave" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The authorized absence from work of either parent prior to and after the birth of their child. It includes also absence because of the illness of a child or at the time of the adoption of a child. It does not include leave for care of siblings, parents, or other family members: for this FAMILY LEAVE is available.
| Descriptor ID |
D016524
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N01.824.417.700.162.500 N04.452.677.800.162.500
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Parental Leave" by people in Profiles.
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Simpson AN, Sutradhar R, McArthur E, Cusimano MC, Tanuseputro P, Baxter NN. Physician Work Patterns in Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Return to the Workforce. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 04 01; 9(4):e267543.
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Mattei LH, Polan RM. Contemporary Parental Leave Policies and Practice Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Trainees and Faculty. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2024 09 01; 67(3):524-530.
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Feld LD, Oxentenko AS, Sears D, Charabaty A, Rabinowitz LG, Silver JK. Parental Leave and Return-to-Work Policies: A Practical Model for Implementation in Gastroenterology. Gastroenterology. 2023 10; 165(4):813-818.
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Feld LD, Oxentenko AS, Sears D, Charabaty A, Rabinowitz LG, Silver JK. Parental Leave and Return-to-Work Policies: A Practical Model for Implementation in Gastroenterology. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 10; 21(11):2709-2715.
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Feld LD, Sarkar M, Au JS, Flemming JA, Gripshover J, Kardashian A, Muir AJ, Nephew L, Orloff SL, Terrault N, Rabinowitz L, Volerman A, Arora V, Farnan J, Villa E. Parental leave, childcare policies, and workplace bias for hepatology professionals: A national survey. Hepatol Commun. 2023 09 01; 7(9).
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Polan RM, Mattei LH, Barber EL. The Motherhood Penalty in Obstetrics and Gynecology Training. Obstet Gynecol. 2022 01 01; 139(1):9-13.
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Martin L, Raber I. Creating an Equitable Parental Leave Policy Using Financial Incentive: A Pilot Study at a Cardiology Fellowship Program. Acad Med. 2021 10 01; 96(10):1373-1374.
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DeBenedectis CM, Jay AK, Jordan SG, Raybon CP, Robbins JB, Deitte LA. Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Trainees Returning from Parental Leave - A Guide for Program Directors. Acad Radiol. 2022 05; 29 Suppl 5:S38-S42.
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Feld LD. Baby Steps in the Right Direction: Toward a Parental Leave Policy for Gastroenterology Fellows. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 03 01; 116(3):505-508.
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Cusimano MC, Baxter NN, Sutradhar R, Ray JG, Garg AX, McArthur E, Vigod S, Simpson AN. Reproductive patterns, pregnancy outcomes and parental leave practices of women physicians in Ontario, Canada: the Dr Mom Cohort Study protocol. BMJ Open. 2020 10 21; 10(10):e041281.