Continuity Clinic
UK UHS Med-Peds Clinic
1. Continuity Clinic Structure & Mission
The Med-Peds Continuity Clinic at UK was first launched in July 2004 on the university’s main campus. It complements the clinic at the Polk-Dalton location downtown.
Its core mission is to deliver high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-conscious healthcare across the lifespan, from pediatric through adult care.
2. Staffing & Resident Training
Clinics are staffed by physicians board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics (Med-Peds).
During their first two years, residents have one half-day per week in continuity clinic, expanding to two half-days (one morning, one afternoon) later on. This schedule ensures residents establish long-term patient relationships.
3. Patient Care Model
Patients benefit from dual oversight: care is provided collaboratively by a resident and an attending physician, both trained in Med-Peds.
The program supports a lifetime care model, enabling seamless transitions through different life stages with consistent, knowledgeable providers.
4. Educational Foundations
UK’s Med-Peds Residency Program, established in 1983, provides a robust four-year curriculum preparing residents for diverse career paths—primary care, hospital medicine, subspecialties, research, and academics.
Residents train across a wide variety of settings, including UK Chandler Medical Center, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, the VA, and the UHS Med-Peds clinic.
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Notable features include rotating seasonal four-month intervals, dedicated combined specialty months, and a distinct Med-Peds clinic curriculum.
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5. Comprehensive Scope
The Med-Peds Clinic provides full-spectrum care, such as:
Annual exams and physicals for children and adults
Preventive screenings and chronic disease management
Acute, same-day care when needed
Behavioral health integration via UHS’s broader offerings
Students and community members seeking continuity or rotating life-stage care benefit from the Med-Peds model’s versatility.
| Feature | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Established Clinic | Since July 2004 on UK’s main campus (and also at Polk-Dalton downtown) |
| Staffing Model | Residents + attendings both trained in internal medicine & pediatrics |
| Continuity Care | Scheduling fosters long-term patient relationships across life stages |
| Resident Education | Rich 4-year training across multiple clinical environments |
| Comprehensive Services | Preventive, chronic, acute, and integrated care for all ages |
Why This Matters
Patients: Access to continuous, age-spanning care from providers trained in both pediatric and adult medicine.
Students/Residents: A hands-on, well-rounded residency experience preparing them for any med-peds career trajectory.
University Community: Seamless integration of care across campus services, promoting holistic wellness.
Polk Dalton Clinic
University Health Services Med-Ped Clinic
