Open AccessHow can Japanese University‐based Primary Care Physicians Attend International Conferences?
Author(s) -
Ozone Sachiko,
Takayashiki Ayumi,
Maeno Tetsuhiro
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1883-6011
pISSN - 1346-0072
DOI - 10.14442/general.15.150
Subject(s) - attendance , primary care , obstacle , work (physics) , medical education , medicine , face (sociological concept) , university hospital , family medicine , nursing , political science , sociology , engineering , mechanical engineering , social science , law
Background: Activity in international conferences is essential for the academic progress of primary care in Japan. We aimed to clarify the obstacles Japanese university‐based primary care physicians face in attending and presenting at international conferences. Methods: We conducted a questionnaire of 10 residents and 22 physicians in the Department of General Medicine and Primary Care at the University of Tsukuba. Results: The primary obstacle preventing conference attendance was English language skills. A secondary obstacle was insufficient time off work. Conclusions: Additional support in English language skills and time off work is necessary to promote attendance at international conferences.