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Medical student attitudes and general practice

G H Fowler

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    General practice attachment positively influenced medical students' attitudes, fostering a more favorable view of primary care and broadening their understanding of healthcare delivery. This experience enhanced their perception of general practice as a valuable medical specialty.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Primary Care Research

    Background:

    • Clinical students often hold preconceptions about medical specialties.
    • Early exposure to diverse healthcare settings is crucial for shaping future medical professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of a general practice attachment on new clinical students' attitudes.
    • To assess changes in students' preconceptions regarding general practice.

    Main Methods:

    • An attitude questionnaire was administered to Oxford clinical students.
    • Data collected immediately before and after a two-week general practice attachment.

    Main Results:

    • Student responses indicated a shift towards more favorable attitudes concerning general practice.
    • The attachment experience broadened students' perspectives on the scope of medical care.

    Conclusions:

    • General practice attachment can positively influence medical students' career perceptions.
    • Exposure to primary care settings is valuable for developing a comprehensive view of medicine.

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