Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 4 , Pages 290-296 , July 2008

Resident Work-Week Regulations: Historical Review and Modern Perspectives

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.05.011

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 4 , Pages 290-296 , July 2008

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