Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 4 , Pages 225-227 , July 2009

Training General Surgeons to Practice in Developing World Nations and Rural Areas of the United States—One Residency Program's Model

  • Jason P. Fader, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Jason Fader, MD, 5333 McAuley Drive, Suite R-2111, Ypsilanti, MI 48197; fax: (734) 712-2054
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  • Seth W. Wolk, MD

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PII: S1931-7204(09)00103-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.06.008

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 4 , Pages 225-227 , July 2009

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