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
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
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.
Call For Abstracts
Due to Strong Interest
Submission Deadline Extended:
APRIL 10,
2026
The CLIC 2026 Scientific Committee invites abstract submissions for original research, scholarly work, innovations, and lived experiences related to longitudinal integrated clerkships and distributed medical education.
Submissions will be considered for research oral presentations, posters, workshops, and Personal Arranged Learning Sessions (PeArLS) at CLIC 2026.
This year’s theme, Convergence: Learning through Connection reflects the coming together of people, places, and perspectives that shape longitudinal learning and community-engaged medical education. We welcome work that explores how sustained relationships strengthen learning, care, and health systems across diverse contexts.
Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee based on originality, relevance, and scholarly merit.
Click the “Full Call for Abstract Details” button below for complete information about the abstract types you can submit, including Research Oral Presentations, Research Poster Presentations, Workshops, and PeArLS, along with the topic themes and key dates.
Please use the correct form when submitting your abstract. Separate forms are provided for Research Oral and Research Poster abstracts, and for Workshop and PeArLS abstracts, which are linked below.
Please Note:
All abstracts must be max 250 words
Please be sure to list all co-authors
Level of interactivity will be considered in scoring.
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.