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Beatrice Diallo1, Zsofia Rozsnyai1, Marius Bachofner2

  • 1Berner Institut für Hausarztmedizin (BIHAM), Universität Bern.

Praxis
|September 19, 2019
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Measures to encourage general practice (GP) careers are working, with 60% of Swiss medical students now considering it. Key factors influencing this decision include autonomy and work-life balance, though income and reputation need improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Primary Care

Background:

  • Switzerland faces a projected shortage of 5000 general practitioners (GPs) by 2025.
  • Previous surveys indicated only 10-20% of medical students aspired to a GP career.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reassess career intentions of advanced medical students regarding general practice.
  • To identify the timing of career decisions and influencing factors in family medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of advanced medical students in Switzerland.
  • Analysis of career intentions, decision timing, and influencing factors for becoming a GP.

Main Results:

  • 60% of surveyed students are potential GPs (20% decided, 40% interested).
  • 15% remain undecided, while 25% have decided against a GP career.
Keywords:
General practiceHausarztmedizinMédecine de familleNachwuchsförderungStudierendecareer developmentmedical studentspromotion de carrièreétudiants en médecine

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  • Favorable factors include autonomy, doctor-patient relationships, part-time work, and job content; less favorable factors are income, reputation, and political climate.

    • Conclusions:

    • Promotional measures for family medicine appear effective in increasing student interest.
    • Addressing concerns about income, reputation, and political aspects is crucial for further promotion.
    • Enhancing training and practice conditions is recommended to attract more doctors to general practice.