25.3%). out of these, 306 respondents have already decided on or shortlisted paediatrics as a residency speciality, with a strong over-representation of women (85.3%). the evaluation of undergraduate paediatric training’s quality (in terms of its organisation, number of students and teachers’ feedback) is mildly correlated with considering the paediatric residency (cramer’s v < 0.1). fewer administrative obligations represent the most frequent factor necessary to lean towards primary care, reported by 54% of respondents preferring hospital paediatrics (or yet undecided); a financial entry bonus is less convincing (only 27% of them). to attract graduates, medical facilities need to provide favourable conditions for residency (good supervisor, employer’s support in the training); financial offers might not be an adequate decoy in less-attractive areas. this survey sheds light on medical students’ views and decision-making processes, which are essential to consider in the public discussion on the future accessibility of primary care for children and adolescents. key messages: � to captivate graduates, medical facilities need to provide favourable conditions for residency (good supervisor, employer’s support in the training); financial offers might not be sufficient. fewer administrative obligations laid upon primary care physicians are necessary to attract medical students to general paediatrics to reverse the ageing trend of practi- tioners in czechia