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¹Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, Australia.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
General Practice Training
Workforce Development

Background:

The Australian general practitioner (GP) teaching workforce requires expansion to meet the needs of growing medical student and doctor-in-training cohorts.
Understanding GP motivations for teaching is crucial for effective recruitment and retention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the key factors motivating General Practitioners (GPs) to engage in teaching within their clinical practice environments.
To inform strategies for expanding the GP teaching workforce.

Main Methods:

Conducted 31 semi-structured interviews with a diverse group of GP teachers.
Applied thematic analysis to identify motivations and prerequisites for teaching.

Main Results:

The primary motivation for GPs to teach is the desire to update clinical knowledge, viewing it as a method to maintain clinical competence.
Other significant motivations include personal fulfillment, passing on skills, promoting general practice, and a sense of professional responsibility.
Prerequisites for teaching involve adequate time, manageable workload, suitable space, financial remuneration, and support from practice owners.

Conclusions:

Enhance recognition of teaching as a clinical professional development activity for GPs.
Emphasize the personal enjoyment, professional responsibility, and pride associated with GP teaching.
Increase engagement and collaboration with practice owners to support GP teachers.