In:
Praxis, Hogrefe Publishing Group, Vol. 100, No. 6 ( 2011-03-01), p. 349-355
Abstract:
Background: We sought to assess views of young physicians, performing vocational trainings in hospitals, regarding primary care. Methods: Semi quantitative questionnaires sent to 535 assistant physicians (hospitals in cantons Zurich and Berne). Results: 318 (62.4%) questionnaires were returned. 143 (45.0%) of the assistant physicians considered becoming a general practitioner (GP). There from, 58 (40.3%) decided in their undergraduate phase, 56 (38.9%) decided postgraduate. They felt generally supported by supervisors. A lack of specific learning objectives and hospital GP-traineeships were revealed. Conclusions: Our study shows that the decision for a career in primary care is made in equal parts undergraduate and postgraduate. These future and potential GPs should be attracted by an appropriate GP curriculum during their vocational training.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1661-8157
,
1661-8165
DOI:
10.1024/1661-8157/a000465
Language:
German
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Publication Date:
2011