Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 354-358 , September 2008

What Do Physician Extenders in a General Surgery Residency Really Do?

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PII: S1931-7204(08)00145-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.06.002

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 354-358 , September 2008