Starting postgraduate medical training in general practice with a rotation in general practice - a qualitative study on experiences and effects.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In Germany, the rotation into the general practitioner's practice (GPP) as part of postgraduate medical training in general practice traditionally takes place at the end of the training period. The aim of this study was to explore possible subsequent effects of beginning training in the GPP from the perspective of general practitioners (GPs) and GP trainees.

Methods

Nationwide, GPs and GP trainees were recruited who started specialization in GP in the GPP. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted between June and October 2022 using a self-developed interview-guide. The results were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using content analysis.

Results

N=15 interviews were conducted, averaging 54 minutes (32-75 minutes) each (9 federal states, 4 GPs, 11

SUBMITTER: Becker C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656185 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature