Angelika Mahlknecht, Adolf Engl, Verena Barbieri, Herbert Bachler, Alois Obwegeser, Giuliano Piccoliori, Christian J Wiedermann
BACKGROUND: The global primary healthcare workforce is declining, leading to a shortage of general practitioners. Although various educational models aim to increase interest in general practice, effective interventions are limited. The reasons for this low appeal among medical graduates remain unclear. METHODS: This cross-sectional study surveyed medical students' and residents' attitudes towards general practice in Tyrol, Austria. The online questionnaire addressed professional values, general practice-related issues, personal professional intentions, and demographics...
March 15, 2024: BMC Medical Education