Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 1 , Pages 31-34 , January 2009

Validation of an Instrument for Evaluation of Subcuticular Suturing Using a Plastic Tissue Model

  • Stuart Shippey, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Stuart Shippey, MD, Department Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, 4940 Eastern Ave Suite A-121, Baltimore, MD 21224; fax: (410) 550-0245
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  • Victoria L. Handa, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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  • Tiffany L. Chen, MSE

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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  • Betty Chou, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
    • ,
  • Craig W. Bowen, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Office of Medical Education Services, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

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PII: S1931-7204(08)00248-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.09.001

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 1 , Pages 31-34 , January 2009

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