
Avani Desai emphasizes that inadequate or unclear parental leave policies carry significant consequences, particularly during residency.
Desai is an MD candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Avani Desai emphasizes that inadequate or unclear parental leave policies carry significant consequences, particularly during residency.

Ultimately, Desai argues, increasing transparency in policies is not only about compliance but about fostering resident well-being and inclusivity.

Policy availability varied by specialty, with urology leading in program-specific policies—yet still only at 11%.