During their tenure as PCCM fellows at NMCSD, fellows are involved in the continuity clinic. Their responsibilities include providing consultative and specialty care services for outpatients suffering from diverse chest medicine and sleep disorders, during these weekly half-day clinics. The clinic facilitates a conducive environment and equips fellows with the necessary resources to acquire extensive knowledge and proficiency in the principles and operation of ambulatory pulmonary and sleep medicine. Exceptions to weekly continuity clinics are during periods of rotations outside the San Diego metropolitan area. Over the course of the 36-month training, fellows must complete a minimum of 24 months in the Continuity Clinic. The consult attending serves as the primary mentor during these clinics. Refer to the clinic matrix grid for specific days and times of the continuity clinic during rotations. The goals and objectives of the clinic are outlined in the Continuity clinic description found at the end of this section.