@article {Sundar563, author = {Kumara Raja Sundar}, title = {The Gift of Empanelment in a {\textquotedblleft}Clinic First{\textquotedblright} Residency}, volume = {16}, number = {6}, pages = {563--565}, year = {2018}, doi = {10.1370/afm.2307}, publisher = {The Annals of Family Medicine}, abstract = {Empanelment in a {\textquotedblleft}clinic first{\textquotedblright} residency has helped me develop competency in medicine and understand the value of primary care. Taking care of a panel of patients longitudinally aligns with education research on how we best learn; we learn best when learning sessions are longitudinal, spaced in time and interleaved with diverse topics. By caring for patients longitudinally, I have developed competency and proficiency in providing comprehensive care to my patients. Empanelment has also allowed me, as a resident, to build relationships with my patients and realize the value of primary care. To build the primary care workforce of the future, I have no doubt every resident needs to have this type of rewarding experience in their clinics.}, issn = {1544-1709}, URL = {https://www.annfammed.org/content/16/6/563}, eprint = {https://www.annfammed.org/content/16/6/563.full.pdf}, journal = {The Annals of Family Medicine} }