Fertility Preservation and Family Planning in Residency and Beyond: What Residents, Faculty and Administrators Should Know-View Recording

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The session on "Fertility Preservation and Family Planning in Residency and Beyond" at UCSF, led by Stefana Morgan and other professionals, highlighted essential aspects of fertility preservation, practical advice, and ongoing advocacy for residency programs. Dr. Evelyn Ma Clinn, an expert in reproductive sciences, discussed the prevalence of infertility—with 1 in 6 globally and 1 in 5 in the U.S. She stressed that physicians face higher infertility risks largely due to training during peak reproductive years. Challenges faced include late family planning and limited insurance coverage, impacting both career and personal realms.<br /><br />Dr. Morgan shared her personal journey with infertility, highlighting the financial and logistical challenges faced during training. Dr. Ruvi Luna and Dr. Martha Vargas emphasized creating supportive environments and shared narratives to foster openness about family planning.<br /><br />The event also spotlighted a significant advocacy success. UCSF’s collaboration with residents led to implementing a $30,000 lifetime fertility benefit for trainees, covering ART, surrogacy, adoption, and more, highlighting effective advocacy strategies at a systematic level.<br /><br />Common themes emerged about normalizing discussions on fertility, providing mentorship, and policy reform. The panel emphasized that open, culturally sensitive discussions and systemic support are vital to alleviating infertility's personal and professional impacts. Attaining collaborative advocacy efforts, supportive policies, and inclusive conversations are crucial steps to balance career aspirations with personal fertility goals.

Keywords

Fertility Preservation

Family Planning

Residency Programs

Infertility Risks

Reproductive Sciences

Advocacy Strategies

Insurance Coverage

Supportive Environments

Mentorship

Policy Reform

Collaborative Advocacy

Systemic Support