Are Children Allowed?: A Survey of Childcare and Family Policies at Academic Medical Conferences

Abstract

Conference attendance and networking have long been a staple of career advancement in medicine. Presenting one's own research or chairing a conference panel provides academic physicians with the visibility necessary for career advancement and promotion.

Unfortunately, this pathway to career advancement may be obstructed for some physicians. Women physicians bear a larger proportion of domestic responsibilities (including childcare)² which may constitute a limitation to their participation in conferences. This in turn may ultimately be a barrier to their career development and promotion.

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