Attitudes towards career choice and general practice: a cross-sectional survey of medical students and residents in Tyrol, Austria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global primary healthcare workforce is declining, leading to a shortage of general practitioners. Although various educational models aim to increase interest in general practice, effective interventions are limited. The reasons for this low appeal among medical graduates remain unclear.

Methods

This cross-sectional study surveyed medical students' and residents' attitudes towards general practice in Tyrol, Austria. The online questionnaire addressed professional values, general practice-related issues, personal professional intentions, and demographics. Data analysis employed chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression to explore predictors of interest in general practice.

Results

The study included 528 students and 103 residents. Key values

SUBMITTER: Mahlknecht A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10943776 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature