This week's exclusive GP splash reveals that 52 per cent of GPs-to-be would work for private firms.
The result came as quite a shock to us because older GPs are so vehemently opposed to private firms running polyclinics.
It's an issue clearly dividing contributors to our forums.
One writes: ‘In salaried status you have a guaranteed income, study leave, sick leave etc and other benefits an employee has. As a partner you will take what comes, what is ‘left over' from running the business and over the last two years that has meant less and less.'
Another says: ‘3 years ago I would have sworn never to work for a private firm. But when you note how few jobs are available, one would do anything. I cannot emphasise enough that if the senior partners really want to see general practice survive then they must rally behind and find solutions to help newly qualified GPs so a united front can be created. Otherwise I'm afraid it's adios family practice in the next 5 - 10 years or less.'
Another writes: 'As a GP in a partnership, I think we need to do more to encourage partnerships. There's a sea of new talent out there which will go to waste if we didn't offer partnerships.'
It's a fascinating debate and we want to hear more of your views because there are many sides to every story.
It is often easier for established GPs to get their voice heard because they have the contacts and experience to do so.
That is why GP has launched GP35 - a panel of 35 GPs aged under 35 to represent the future face of general practice.
Are you a young GP who would like their voice heard in GP newspaper?
As part of the GP35, we would occasionally ask for your view on a general practice issue.
The aim is to find out the issues that matter to our younger readers.
Ideally we'd like to take a photograph of you and publish it with your comments.
To register your interest, email neil.durham@haymarket.com.
Or are we being unnecessarily ageist?