Program Overview

Introduction to the Family Medicine Clerkship

The Family Medicine Clerkship is a hands-on clinical experience in family medicine clinics across southern Alberta. This clerkship provides students with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive approach to patient care, typical of family medicine. The program is designed to help students reduce human suffering and promote health and wellness.

Program Overview

The Family Medicine Clerkship is led by Dr. Anila Ramaliu, MD MSc CCFP, Family Medicine Clerkship Director and Clinical Assistant Professor. The program is based on the principle that family medicine is the foundation on which the delivery of medical care in Canada is based.

Clinical Experience

The clerkship provides students with a broad understanding of the discipline, which is critical to their own future practice, regardless of field. Students will have the opportunity to work with dedicated, skilled, and enthusiastic community-based preceptors who will facilitate their clinical learning.

Patient-Centered Care

The program focuses on patient-centered care, where students will learn to address the patient's agenda, including functional limitations, ideas, concerns, and expectations. Students will also have the opportunity to work with a network of healthcare providers, developing their collaborative and leadership skills in team-based care.

Learning Objectives

The program has 26 common clinical problems listed as objectives, which are emphasized because of their importance in Family Medicine. These objectives include:

• Management of acute, undifferentiated problems
• Ongoing care of chronic disease
• Disease prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation

Rotation Information

The Core Document provides a comprehensive overview of the Family Medicine Clerkship rotation, including expectations for the learner, resources, and contact information. Students can also find tips for getting the most out of their Family Medicine Clerkship rotation.

University of Calgary Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (UCLIC)

The UCLIC is a research-based, educational experience that allows students to learn in the continuum of patient care. For more information, please refer to the DLRI website.

Conclusion

The Family Medicine Clerkship at the University of Calgary provides students with a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive approach to patient care, typical of family medicine. The program is designed to help students reduce human suffering and promote health and wellness, and is based on the principle that family medicine is the foundation on which the delivery of medical care in Canada is based.