The Consortium
of
Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships

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CLIC brings together faculty from medical schools around the world who are developing, implementing, and studying integrated clerkship models to support core clinical training in undergraduate medical education.

Through this global network, medical educationalists collaborate on the design and delivery of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship programs for medical students.

Upcoming Event

CLIC 2026

Convergence:

From Place to Practice - Learning through Connection

Convergence reflects the coming together of people, places, and perspectives that shape longitudinal clerkships and distributed medical education. It highlights how sustained relationships among learners, educators, communities, and health systems create meaningful learning, better care, and stronger systems.

This conference explores where education, community, and care meet, how diverse longitudinal clerkship models align around shared principles, and how these connections can shape the future of medical education globally.

Conference
Details

Pricing

Sept 16 - 20, 2026

Dates

5 days 4 nights

Conference Duration

    • Early bird by June 15, $1100

    • Regular By August 15,  $1300

    • Late After August 15, $1500

    • Early bird by June 15, $800

    • Regular By August 15,  $1000

    • Late After August 15, $1200

    • Early bird by June 15, $475

    • Regular By August 15, $650

    • Late After August 15, $800

    • Early bird by June 15, $350

    • Regular By August 15, $350

    • Late After August 15, $350

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Call for Abstracts

  • CLIC 2026 | Convergence: At the Meeting Place

    The Consortium of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (CLIC) invites abstract submissions for original research, scholarly work, innovations, and lived experiences related to longitudinal integrated clerkships and distributed medical education.

    Submissions will be considered for oral presentations, posters, workshops, and Personal Arranged Learning Sessions (PeArLS) at CLIC 2026.

    This year’s theme, Convergence: At the Meeting Place, reflects the coming together of people, places, and perspectives that shape longitudinal learning and community-engaged medical education. We welcome work that explores how sustained relationships strengthen learning, care, and health systems across diverse contexts.

    Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee based on originality, relevance, and scholarly merit.

  • Abstract Themes

    We welcome submissions from a wide range of innovative areas related to longitudinal integrated clerkships, including:

    - Development of new LIC models

    - Sustainability and expansion of existing LICs

    - Curriculum design and innovation

    - Assessment and program evaluation

    - Interprofessional and team-based care

    - Community engagement and partnerships

    - Reflection and learner experience

    - Educational theory and future directions in LICs

    - Health systems impact and outcomes

    - Leadership, policy, and administrative perspectives

  • Presentation Formats

    Oral Presentations

    Formal presentations with time for discussion and audience questions.

    Poster Presentations

    Visual presentations grouped by theme, with dedicated discussion time.

    Personal Arranged Learning Sessions (PeArLS) (45 Minutes)

    Interactive, discussion-based sessions designed to explore challenges, innovations, or emerging ideas through shared dialogue and problem solving.

    Workshops (60 Minutes)

    Hands-on, interactive sessions focused on skill building, practical application, or deep exploration of topics relevant to longitudinal clerkships and distributed medical education.

  • Submission and Review Process

    All abstracts must be submitted through the online submission portal. Submissions will undergo peer review by members of the Scientific Committee.

  • Important Dates

    Abstract submission opens: [DATE]

    Abstract submission deadline: [DATE]

    Notification of acceptance: [DATE]

    Presenter confirmation deadline: [DATE]

    Presenter registration deadline: [DATE]

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