So how do you get them on board — the next generation of GPs? It's a worldwide problem according to a recent debate on the BMJ primary care list server. I spent a fascinating few days in China this June (I know, it's a dirty job but someone has to do it), where family practice is just beginning to emerge as a separate discipline but is a poor relation in terms of size, training, career prospects and, funnily enough, prestige. Yet the people I met were passionate about the need to ensure that in future people could see a generalist before a specialist. They've just had their 8th family practice conference in Beijing and are beginning to gain important government support to help create training practices. I have no doubt that the enthusiastic young doctors I spent time with will be the …