Private or salaried practice: how do young general practitioners make their career choice? A qualitative study.

Background: Young French postgraduates in general practice increasingly prefer salaried practice to private practice in spite of the financial incentives offered by the French government or local communities to encourage the latter. This study aimed to explore the determinants of choice between private or salaried practice among young general practitioners.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in the South West of France.