Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Compile information on the current measures undertaken by German universities to accredit and qualify primary care teaching practices. METHODS: Nationwide online survey of teaching practice coordinators using a self-developed questionnaire, descriptive analysis of the quantitative data and qualitative content analysis of the free-text responses. RESULTS: A total of 32 out of 41 university sites provided information. A structured accreditation process is conducted at 29 sites, most commonly by personally visiting the medical practices (n=22), alternatively through video calls (n=10) or telephone calls (n=9). 18 sites have a process in place to qualify medical practices for the block practicum (obligatory for qualification at 15 of these sites), 17 sites have one for the practical year (obligatory at 12), and 22 sites offer other additional training (mandatory at 8). Procedural formats and length of time vary. The imparted content includes organizational information, targeted learning objectives, and teaching methods. CONCLUSION: Structured accreditation and qualification measures are carried out by many universities. A nationwide harmonization of teaching practice qualification is advantageous for enabling cross-site qualification programs.