[15 years of the foundation for the promotion of continuing education in general practice (WHM FMF)].

Abstract

Introduction: For the past 15 years, the WHM FMF Foundation has actively promoted postgraduate training in primary care and played a pioneering role in developing structured postgraduate training, also known as "practice assistance". Practice assistance and the so-called curricular rotation programs (rotations in disciplines relevant to primary care) are now integral components of primary care postgraduate training and contribute signifcantly to securing primary healthcare provision in Switzerland. Today, all cantons provide financial support for practice assistance and have implemented their programs. For the sustainable development of postgraduate primary care training, increased intercantonal collaboration and coordinated program structures will be key in the future.