Patients love having the same doctor both in the hospital and in the ambulatory clinic.
They're always so happy to see us again. Housestaff are assigned to an ambulatory care team at both the University and West Side VA outpatient centers. Each team has dedicated faculty preceptors, nurses, social workers, patient care coordinators and pharmacists to share in the care of patients. In addition, each resident is partnered with a fellow resident to provide outpatient care coverage during vacation and during rotations when residents do not attend clinic. These continuity clinics provide the opportunity for residents and patients to build rapport and perpetuate the doctor- patient relationship, for the benefit of both.