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- Page navigation anchor for Evaluating LIC: Medical students' perspectivesEvaluating LIC: Medical students' perspectivesAs medical students training in a graduate entry programme, “A new model of undergraduate clinical education?” written by Bartlett and Muir, published in the British Journal of General Practice,1 captured our attention. General practice training is emphasised throughout the duration of our course, yet our most significant placement in a GP setting is six weeks long – a fraction of the forty weeks proposed in a Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) model.In our experience, there is certainly a lack of continuity in patient interaction. The fleeting nature of these encounters are snapshots in time, as opposed to an opportunity to build long-term rapport and become truly involved in the patient journey. We therefore agree with authors’ consideration that LIC creates an environment in which a powerful sense of duty to patients can be formed – to the benefit of medical students and patients alike.2The ability for doctors to integrate into a multidisciplinary team (MDT) is a key GMC guideline.3 Throughout our medical education, an outsider’s awareness of MDTs has been fostered. LIC provides an opportunity to become part of this team as medical students. This involvement could enhance not only our clinical learning, but also our understanding of the patient journey as they navigate different aspects of their care. This could instil within us a g...Show MoreCompeting Interests: None declared.