Table 3.
Responses to WEPs Modified Tool for Program Directors
| Question | Subquestions | N |
|---|---|---|
| Does your Plastic Surgery residency program have a gender nondiscrimination and equal opportunity policy? | ||
| Yes | 3 | |
| No | 2 | |
| I am not aware | 1 | |
| Does your Plastic Surgery residency program have an approach to ensure gender non-discrimination and equal opportunity in trainee selection? | ||
| Yes | 5 | |
| No | ||
| I am not aware | 1 | |
| For yes | Forbid inquiring about the status or plans of the following: marriage, pregnancy, or care responsibilities, during the interview process | 5 |
| Have due diligence and remediation processes to identify and address violations of recruitment policies that are based on gender discrimination | 4 | |
| Take proactive steps to recruit all genders | 4 | |
| Ensure gender-balanced interview panels during selection processes | 4 | |
| Ensure that both women and men candidates are shortlisted for interviews | 5 | |
| Ensure job descriptions use gender neutral language and images | 5 | |
| Ensure all physicians on selection committees participate in unconscious bias training | 3 | |
| Does your Plastic Surgery residency program have an approach to ensure gender nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in training opportunities? | ||
| Yes | 5 | |
| No | ||
| I am not aware | 1 | |
| For yes | Offers mentorship program(s) with specific support for women | 4 |
| Offers leadership coaching with specific support for women | 3 | |
| Offers access to professional networks (internal and/or external) with special support for women | 4 | |
| Offers development trainings and educational opportunities with specific support for women | 3 | |
| Offers specific programs to build the pipeline of qualified women for leadership level opportunities | 2 | |
| Does your Plastic Surgery residency program have an approach to offer and support paid maternity/paternity/caregiver leave? | 5 | |
| Yes | ||
| No | ||
| I am not aware | 1 | |
| Other | “This is not program specific, programs exist through PGME and resident association” | |
| Does your Plastic Surgery residency program have an approach to support (nonfinancially) trainees as parents and/or caregivers? | ||
| Yes | ||
| No | 2 | |
| I am not aware | 4 | |
| For yes | Provides support and encouragement to take maternity/paternity/caregiver leave | 2 |
| Provides mentorship before going on maternity/paternity/caregiver leave | 2 | |
| Provides an option for a phased return to work after maternity/paternity/caregiver leave | 1 | |
| Provides referrals/recommendations for childcare | 2 | |
| Has protected time for breast feeding or pumping | 1 | |
| Provides breastfeeding/pumping rooms that are clean and safe | 2 | |
| Offers time off to attend healthcare appointments with dependents | 2 | |
| Consults with male and female trainees to determine if parental and caregiver benefits meets trainee needs | 2 | |
| Does your Plastic Surgery residency program have an approach to accommodate the work/life balance of all trainees? | ||
| Yes | 4 | |
| No | 2 | |
| I am not aware | ||
| For yes | Offers flextime | 2 |
| Offers peer mentoring | 4 | |
| Offers modified program options | 3 | |
| Addresses wellness | 4 | |