Lateral entry into general practice - an explorative analysis of general practice trainees in the competence centre for postgraduate medical education Baden-Wurttemberg.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To aid the shortage of general practitioners (GPs) in Germany, since 2011 medical specialists from other fields may switch specialisation by undergoing a slim-lined training programme (lateral entry) into general practice (GP). Available published qualitative and quantitative data on lateral entrants (LEs) is scarce. Aim of the study was an explorative analysis of LEs in the competence centre for postgraduate medical education Baden-Wuerttemberg (KWBW).

Methods

In 2016, a multicentric cohort study was initiated including all GP trainees entering the KWBW. Data from 2016 to 2022 was included (T0). A follow-up with graduates from the KWBW was performed once in 2023 (T1). Surveys at T0 and T1 were self-developed, piloted, and included questions on social demography, e

SUBMITTER: Ko J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656172 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature