[Specialists without qualification. An interview study among general practitioners]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• General Practice
• Postgraduate Training

Context:

• Survey of 50 Norwegian general practitioners (GPs) not enrolled in specialist training.
• Assesses current postgraduate training and attitudes toward GP specialist training systems.
• Compares findings with previous Norwegian practitioner surveys.

Purpose:

• To explore the postgraduate training experiences and attitudes of Norwegian GPs.
• To understand motivations and barriers related to specialist training program enrollment.
• To identify diverse perspectives on the GP specialist training system.

Summary:

• Younger GPs expressed strong intent to enroll in specialist training but cited family reasons as potential barriers.
• Older GPs (over 40) generally lacked motivation for further specialist training.
• Participants reported varied attitudes toward the specialist training system, highlighting value conflicts.

Impact:

• Informs medical education policy regarding GP specialist training.
• Highlights age-related differences in training motivation and perceived barriers.
• Provides insights into GP perspectives on training systems for improved program design.