Medical students choosing general practice
To address projected GP shortages, new research asks the question: why do UK medical students choose general practice as a career pathway? Once we understand the factors influencing students' decision to join the primary care workforce as GPs, this knowledge can help to develop strategies for recruitment. One important factor that emerged was the role of authentic clinical placements and positive role models in general practice. This study found that increasing high-quality general practice exposure in the curriculum was also important.
