Physician–scientists who become parents during their long period of training need additional funding and support for lactation, childcare and healthcare, to ensure an equitable workforce.
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The authors thank the NIH for their continued support of the physician–scientist workforce and contributions to MD–PhD training, the MD–PhD program directors and administrators who work tirelessly to enhance the training experience and address the needs of physician–scientist parents, and the American Physician Scientists Association and Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Research, Education and Training MD–PhD Section Communications Committee for their contributions and advocacy in promoting the needs and interests of physician–scientist trainees. This work has been made possible by the support of specific grants and funding, including F30CA243250 (C.S.J.), T32GM008169 (C.S.J.), T32GM146636 (L.S., A.P.J. and C.N.) and T32GM007347 (A.S.).
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Jansen, C.S., Sugiura, A., Stalbow, L. et al. Physician–scientist trainees with parenting responsibilities need financial and childcare support. Nat Med 29, 2990–2992 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02606-y
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