Maternity Leaves for Doctors: Why are young female doctors scared of getting pregnant? - Video

Published On 2023-01-25T17:28:29+05:30 | Updated On 27 Jan 2023 11:46 AM IST

Overview

Maternity leave become a major concern for medicos. While being in their process of education during the most reproductive years, many doctors avoid getting pregnant while they are pursuing their medical education. Add to this is the concern for such doctors about organizational support and governmental support in terms of maternity leaves.

Recently PG Medical Education Board of the Commission (PGMEB) of the NMC tried to clear its stand on the matter and stated that the matter regarding grant of maternity leave to PG medical students shall be regulated as per respective State Government rules.

Clarifying on the issue of Stipend, the Apex medical commission mentioned that the students pursuing PG medical courses should be paid stipend for extended period of training, if it has not been provided during the leave period.

However, the doctors are disappointed with the stand of NMC . Calling the notice cryptic and not straightforward, doctors have alleged that NMC is trying to get rid of the responsibility by stating that the grant of maternity leave shall be regulated by the State.

Joining us in Today's Episode of Health Perspective, is Dr Iqra, (MBBS MD Pediatrics) currently doing a fellowship in developmental and behavioural pediatrics from Latika Roy memorial foundation, Dr Rafia Khan (MBBS,MD) is Senior Resident of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care ESIC Hospital in Okhla, New Delhi, and Dr. Kulsaurabh Kaushik (MBBS, MD , DNB ), Critical care medicine, former general secretary of the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association ( FORDA).

Speakers

Dr Rohan Krishnan

Dr. Rohan Krishnan is a National Chairman & Co-Founder FAIMA Doctors Association. He is a well-known medico-social activist and leader of youth doctors and holds many positions in various organizations. He has served as President of Resident Doctors Assoc. , Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, National President, FAIMA doctors Association, Chairman Anti Harassment Cell of FORDA doctors Association, President of Students union, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He is presently also serving as Branch President of the Indian Medical Association, Central Council Member, IMA HQ, Orthopaedic Surgeon Maulana Azad Medical College & LNJP Hospital. Academically he is a Hons in MBBS and a university topper at Delhi University. He has more than 25 paper publications under his name and has served as a key speaker at various National and International conference.

Dr Iqra Khan

Dr. Iqra Khan (MBBS MD Pediatrics) is currently pursuing a fellowship in developmental and behavioural paediatrics via the Latika Roy Memorial Foundation in Dehradun. Along with that, she doing Observorship in pediatric neurology from AIIMS Rishikesh.

Dr Kulsaurabh Kaushik

Dr Kaushik (MBBS , MD , DNB ), Critical care medicine, former general secretary of Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association ( FORDA).

Dr Rafia Khan

Dr Rafia Khan (MBBS,MD) is Senior Resident of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care ESIC Hospital in Okhla, New Delhi.