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Continuity Clinic

The University of Kentucky offers two med-peds continuity clinics:

The original º£½Ç½ûÇø Med-Peds Clinic was launched in 2004 on the main University campus, and the second is located at the Polk-Dalton site downtown. 

 

These clinics provide comprehensive health care for all ages — from pediatrics through adult care — and are staffed by physicians board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. The Med-Peds Continuity Clinic's core mission is to deliver high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-conscious health care across the lifespan.

 

Staffing and Resident Training

Clinics are staffed by physicians who are board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics (med-peds). During their first two years, residents will have one half-day per week in the continuity clinic, expanding to two half-days (one morning, one afternoon) later on. This schedule ensures residents establish long-term patient relationships.

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.

Educational Foundations

º£½Ç½ûÇø’s med-peds residency program, established in 1983, provides a robust four-year curriculum, preparing residents for diverse career paths including primary care, hospital medicine, subspecialties, research, and academics. Residents train across a wide variety of settings, including º£½Ç½ûÇø Chandler Medical Center, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, the VA, and the UHS Med-Peds clinic.  Notable features of the program include rotating seasonal four-month intervals, dedicated combined specialty months, and a distinct med-peds clinic curriculum. 

Comprehensive Scope

The med-peds clinic provides full-spectrum care, including, but not limited to: 

  • 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.
     
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Polk-Dalton Clinic

Located at 217 Elm Tree Lane, Lexington, KY 40507, the clinic offers the convenience of scheduling through the º£½Ç½ûÇø HealthCare MyChart patient portal. It is part of º£½Ç½ûÇø HealthCare, a mission-driven primary care facility serving Lexington’s Northside and urban community. It provides culturally sensitive, patient-focused care across generations — infants to older adults — staffed by a bilingual team and equipped to handle minor to serious health needs.

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University Health Services Med-Ped Clinic

University Health Service (UHS) provides comprehensive health care for University of Kentucky employees while serving as an outstanding training site for med-peds residents. At UHS, residents gain hands-on experience in primary and preventive care, occupational health, and patient-centered medicine in a supportive, interprofessional environment that enhances both clinical skills and professional development.