Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 4 , Pages 309-315 , July 2008

Implementation, Construct Validity, and Benefit of a Proficiency-Based Knot-Tying and Suturing Curriculum

Presented at the 2007 Surgical Education Week, Association for Surgical Education, April 10, 2007, Washington, DC.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.04.004

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 4 , Pages 309-315 , July 2008

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