Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 1 , Pages 4-7 , January 2008

Challenges During the Implementation of a Laparoscopic Skills Curriculum in a Busy General Surgery Residency Program

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PII: S1931-7204(07)00262-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.11.009

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 1 , Pages 4-7 , January 2008

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