The PREGNANT Coaching Trial

Welcome to the Control Group!

Thank you for helping us improve pregnant trainees’ wellbeing

Overview

A Quick Summary

What Control Participants Receive

  • Continue with standard residency support and resources
  • Complete the same surveys at baseline, 4 months, and 7 months
  • Participate in end-of-study qualitative interview
  • Receive $100 Tango gift card (redeemable across 3100+ retailers)

Delayed Benefit for Control Participants

  • 2-3 hour workshop led by Dr. Kerri Palamara covering all group session topics
  • Access to all coaching session videos
  • Self-guided exercises for asynchronous learning

Detailed Guide

Here is what to expect in The PREGNANT Coaching Project as a control participant:

Complete Surveys

You’ll complete 3 short surveys about your well-being, burnout, and work-life balance.

Exit Interview

At 7 months, you’ll be invited to a brief interview to discuss your experience
as a trainee parent and your thoughts on institutional support.

Thank You Gift

After your final survey, you’ll receive a $100 Tango Gift Card, redeemable at over
3,100 retailers.

Thank You Gift

After your final survey, you’ll receive a
$100 Tango Gift Card, redeemable at over
3,100 retailers including Starbucks, Nike, Best Buy,
Target, and many more.

Tango gift card preview

We will email you the following surveys:

Month Survey Title Purpose Est. Time
0 E-Consent Form Provide informed consent 10 minutes
Enrollment Survey Baseline questions 10 minutes
4 4 Month Survey Mid-study questions 10 minutes
7 7 Month Survey Post-intervention questions 10 minutes

Your participation matters!

Your experience will help us design better institutional support for pregnant and postpartum trainees.

Coaching has been shown to improve self-efficacy, resilience, and fulfillment.

Questions?
We’re here to help

Submit your questions / feedback / comments below
You can also reach us by email: PregnantCoaching@mgb.org

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The PREGNANT Coaching Trial

Pregnant Resident Empowerment, GuidaNce, and Advocacy iN Training

Principal Investigator: Erika Rangel, MD, MS
Co-Investigator: Kerri Palamara, MD

This study is funded by the Josiah Macy Junior Foundation /
ACGME Catalyst Award For Transformation in Graduate Medical Education

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