[Medical students facing their future career: a survey in Lille]

A questionnaire was attached to the registration form which had to be filled out by the medical students in October 1990 at the Faculty of Lille, France. Among the 1660 respondents, 60% thought that there was an oversupply of medical manpower and nearly 50% were in favour of a stronger numerous clauses. Unified Europe was perceived as a threat to their future practice by 37% but 19% considered it as an additional opportunity. Private general practice was favoured only by 12% younger students and 50% "residents" (those who have failed to enter the courses of specialties).