Continuity Clinic

Important Dates

• Continuity Clinic Cancellation Dates

Preceptor/Faculty Information

• New Innovations (RMS) (Evaluations)
• Information for Preceptors
• Continuity Clinic Preceptor as Resident Advisor

Expectations

1. Attend clinic except when on vacation, attending primary care symposium, post-call, other clinic cancellation dates or up to two months of LOA per year.
2. Review clinic cancellation with preceptor and or clinic scheduler at the beginning of the year, when the call schedule is completed for the second half of the year, and when approved absences are identified.
3. All clinic cancellations require a 2 month minimum notification.
4. Meet formally with preceptor twice per year to review progress.
5. Record EVERY patient encounter in E-value under diagnosis tracking.  This is an essential requirement for accreditation.

Goals and Objectives 

1. Provide age related health supervision including: 
1. Growth monitoring
2. Nutrition assessment and counseling
3. Developmental monitoring including the use of specific screening instruments (DDST, behavior questionnaires, Preschool Readiness Test)
4. Immunizations
5. Screening tests (hearing, vision, hemoglobin, lead, urine)
2. Anticipatory guidance including injury prevention, age related developmental issues (sleep, toilet training, etc.) Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with children and parents.
3. Demonstrate competency in the management of common infections seen in the outpatient setting (upper and lower respiratory, GI, urine and skin).
4. Demonstrate competency in the diagnosis and management of infants/children with acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion, and chronic otitis media.
5. Recognize and manage common dermatologic disorders including but not limited to:  infestations, infections, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, diaper rashes, etc.
6. Explain the role of the primary care pediatrician in the referral process.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of telephone medicine.
8. Appreciate the functions of various community agencies and specialized services (schools, legal system, social agencies).
9. Explain the role of other professional disciplines and recognize appropriate indications for a referral (audiology, speech, psychology, etc.)
10. Demonstrate skills in the primary care coordinating function required in managing children with chronic diseases.
11. Manage children with common chronic disorders including:  recurrent abdominal pain, chronic headaches, encopresis, enuresis, asthma, etc.
12. Diagnose and manage common disorders of the lower extremity and foot including:  tibial torsion, femoral anteversion, metatarsus adductus, flat feet, etc.

Rotation Director

John Andrews, M.D.
Phone: (612) 624-4477
Email: andrews@umn.edu

Primary Contact

Veronica Hall
Phone: (612) 624-1192
Fax: (612) 626-7042
Email: hallx415@umn.edu