Longitudinal integrated clerkships

Authors

Judith N. Hudson, University of Newcastle, University of WollongongFollow
Ann Poncelet, University of California
Kathryn M. Weston, University of WollongongFollow
John A. Bushnell, University of WollongongFollow
Elizabeth Farmer, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

110576

Publication Details

Hudson, J. Nicky., Poncelet, A. N., Weston, K. M., Bushnell, J. A. & Farmer, E. A. (2016). Longitudinal integrated clerkships. Medical Teacher, 39 (1), 7-13.

Abstract

There is increased interest in longitudinal integrated clerkships (LICs) due to mounting evidence of positive outcomes for students, patients and supervising clinicians. Emphasizing continuity as the organizing principle of an LIC, this article reviews evidence and presents perspectives of LIC participants concerning continuity of care, supervision and curriculum, and continuity with peers and systems of care. It also offers advice on implementing or evaluating existing LIC programs.