The Preclinic Conferences begin each housestaff member's half day in clinic. They were developed to address disease entities or symptoms commonly found in the ambulatory setting. Requirements for Interns, Residents and Staff 1.
Preclinical Meetings are a priority .
The only reason to miss them is direct patient care. Morning report, conferences, preparation for talks, etc. should not take precedence, unless approved by the clinic leader. Promptness is an absolute necessity. The I-doc will decide on the particular topic of discussion, and can make any adjustments necessary as situations arise. One week in every four week block will be devoted to interesting clinic cases presented for general discussion or desired topics not covered within the curriculum.