| Individual characteristics (n = 24) | |
 | % | (n) |
Gender, % male | 50.0 | (12) |
Sick leave during training | 33.3 | (8) |
Previously enrolled as a GP resident | 12.5 | (3) |
Insufficient on patient communication test | 20.8 | (5) |
Linguistic or cultural issues | 33.3 | (8) |
Insufficient on at least one knowledge test | 70.8 | (17) |
Attended a remediation programme | 83.3 | (20) |
 | Training characteristics (n = 24) | |
 | Mean | Range |
Years of training until detecting first problems | 1.0 | 0–2 |
Years of training until dismissal | 2.1 | 0.25-3 |
Number of insufficient competencies | 3.0 | 0–7 |
Number of themes of unprofessional behaviour | 1.5 | 0–3 |
 | Insufficient competencies (n = 23) | |
 | % | (n) |
Professionalism | 95.7 | (22) |
Communication | 82.6 | (19) |
Medical Expertise | 58.3 | (14) |
Management | 39.1 | (9) |
Collaboration | 21.7 | (5) |
Scholarship | 13.0 | (3) |
Health Advocacy | 4.3 | (1) |