The Consortium of
Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships
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
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
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Location:
September 16 - 20, 2026
Date:
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Before June 15, $1100 CAD
Before August 15, $1300 CAD
After August 15, $1500 CAD
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Before June 15, $800 CAD
Before August 15, $1000 CAD
After August 15, $1200 CAD
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Before June 15, $475 CAD
Before August 15, $650 CAD
After August 15, $800 CAD
Note: This rate category is intended for non-medical program support staff.
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Flat rate of $350 CAD
Price:
Registration Now Open!
We look forward to welcoming participants from around the world to Calgary, AB this September for a global conversation on longitudinal integrated clerkships and distributed medical education.
Early Bird pricing ends June 15, 2026
Additional Activities
Enhance your CLIC 2026 experience with a selection of optional activities:
Conference on the Move (September 16–17) – Explore rural and regional communities through an immersive learning experience
Welcome Reception (September 17, evening) – Connect with colleagues and kick off the conference
LIC 101 (September 18, morning) – A foundational session for those new to longitudinal integrated clerkships
Dinner and Curling Activity (September 19, evening) – A signature Canadian experience combining networking and fun.
Accommodation Information
A preferred group rate has been secured for CLIC 2026 attendees at the host venue, Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire,
Booking deadline: August 19, 2026
Accommodation is not included in your conference registration and must be arranged separately by each attendee. Rooms are limited and subject to availability
Air Canada
Air Canada is offering special fares to Calgary, Alberta, between September 9 and September 27, 2026.
Eligible discounts include:
5% off standard fares and 10% off flex fares and higher for travel within North America; 10% off standard fares and higher for international travel; and select discounts on Business Class fares.
To book, visit the Air Canada website and enter the promotion code in the promotion code box.
Promotion code: QKFM9F41
West Jet
WestJet is offering discounted fares for travel to Calgary, Alberta, between September 9 and September 27, 2026.
Eligible discounts include:
5% off Econo fares and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for travel within Canada and between Canada and the United States.
Please note: discounts do not apply to Ultra Basic oBusiness class bookings.
To book, visit the WestJet website and use the applicable code below.
Coupon code: 6O0X2MV
Promo code: YBF25
Conference On The Move
Sept 16 & 17
Wild Rose Country
Step outside the conference room and experience the landscapes and communities that shape rural and distributed medical education in Alberta.
Conference on the Move 2026 is a two-day guided journey through Southern Alberta. Travelling from Calgary, participants will visit rural clinics and training spaces, meet the people who support care in smaller centres, and see how place, culture, and community partnerships shape how medicine is taught and practised.
The journey includes visits to significant natural and cultural sites, including Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a guided boat tour in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Please note: that space is limited, and accommodations must be booked separately.
Click below to view the schedule and booking information.
About Us
Distributed Learning & Rural Initiatives (DLRI)
Established in 2004, the Department of Distributed Learning & Rural Initiatives (DLRI) coordinates rural medical education across the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) through the Rural Medical Education (RME) and University of Calgary Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (UCLIC) programs.
Grounded in social accountability, DLRI is committed to addressing the health needs of rural and underserved communities across Alberta by fostering strong partnerships between educators, learners, healthcare professionals, and the communities they serve.
Through excellence in education, research, and continuous improvement, DLRI supports the recruitment, development, and retention of physicians dedicated to rural practice — strengthening healthcare capacity across the province.
University of Calgary Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (UCLIC)
Through the University of Calgary Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (UCLIC), medical students are embedded in family practice settings within rural or regional communities for up to one year. Rather than rotating through block specialties, learners follow their patients across care settings — from clinic visits to hospital care, surgery, obstetrics, and specialty consultations.
This longitudinal, integrated approach allows students to understand the natural history of illness, develop strong clinical competence across disciplines, and build meaningful relationships with patients, preceptors, and communities — emphasizing continuity of care and generalist practice.