Demographics
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Rural background Lower socioeconomic status Lower parental income Lower parental education Older age Demonstrating a societal orientation
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Ethnicity Academic background
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Medical school
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More required FM time in clinical years Programs to increase the number of students entering primary care Schools with high rates of primary care graduates Positive faculty FP role models
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Admissions policies Legislative mandates
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Negative FM role models Negative attitudes expressed by lecturers or staff Schools with low rates of primary care graduates
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Career plans
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Intention to study FM at entry to medical school Intention to practise in a rural or disadvantaged area Placing a high value on the physician-patient relationship Placing a high value on intellectual stimulation or challenge Placing a high value on workload flexibility and predictability Placing a high value on the ability to pursue interests not related to work Placing a high value on lifestyle Desiring a varied scope of practice
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Expectations of high income Interest in research Interest in an academic career Perception of a lack of prestige Perception of low income potential Perception of low intellectual content Hospital oriented
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