Our longitudinal care clinic experience is achieved through the Primary Care Institute at different locations throughout the western region of Cleveland.
Our schedule follows an X + Y (8 + 2) model. Residents will rotate for eight weeks on various rotations, followed by two consecutive weeks of outpatient clinic.
Over the three years, residents are tasked with an increasing number of patients and responsibilities. The Westown Health Center, Independence, and Cleveland Clinic Lakewood - Medical Outpatient Center ensure continuity of care by scheduling follow-up appointments for resident panel patients with their assigned residents.
- The residents discuss every patient seen in longitudinal care clinic with their preceptors.
- The preceptor will review pertinent historical information and/or physical examination findings with the resident and the patient.
- The preceptor is required to staff all patients seen by the resident, certifying concurrence with the diagnostic and therapeutic plans for the patient.
- Preceptors evaluate the residents quarterly and residents evaluate their preceptors to ensure an appropriate culture of learning.
