Survey on standardized general practice residency training program in Shanxi province

Abstract

A Survey on the current general practice residency training was carried out in January 2018 among 1 114 general practitioners (GPs) who attended the standardized residency training program during 2014-2017. Basic information was obtained from the management department, other information was obtained from questionnaire. Total 1089 valid questionnaires were received with a retrieval rate of 97.8%. The survey showed that the ratios of male trainees, trainees aged 20-30 years and with bachelor degree were increasing during 2014-2017. The participants were more satisfied with the teaching quality in general hospital bases than that in community practice bases. Participants suggested to improve teaching quality, add teaching contents of humanity courses and TCM knowledge. Only14.4%(157/1 089) participants choose GPs as their career because liked this specialty. And 77.7%(846/1 089) GPs understood the main work of GP. There were 81.4%(887/1 089) participants wanted to work in; 77.7%(846/1 089) participants thought that the prospect of general practice would be excellent or good. Increasing income, professional promotion and a sense of social recognition were their wishes. Standardized residency training is crucial for general practitioners to upgrade their quality and competence, to improve training quality and to develop incentive policies are necessary. Key words: General practitioner; Standardized training program; Shanxi Province; Status