Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 236-241 , May 2008

Becoming a Surgeon in the Early 20th Century: Parallels to the Present

  • John S. O'Shea, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Dr. John S. O'Shea, Department of Surgery, VA Medical Center, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009; fax: 802-291-6232

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PII: S1931-7204(07)00292-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.12.007

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 236-241 , May 2008