Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 367-373 , November 2009

The Utility of Endovascular Simulation to Improve Technical Performance and Stimulate Continued Interest of Preclinical Medical Students in Vascular Surgery

Presented at the Association for Program Directors in Surgery/Association for Program Directors in Vascular Surgery Meeting, April 30, 2009, Salt Lake City, UT.

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PII: S1931-7204(09)00098-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.06.002

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 367-373 , November 2009

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