Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 4 , Pages 222-224 , July 2009

Development of an International Elective in a General Surgery Residency

  • Benjamin T. Jarman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of General & Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Benjamin T. Jarman, MD, Department of General & Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, 1836 South Avenue, C05-001, La Crosse, WI 54601; fax: (608) 775-1565
    • ,
  • Thomas H. Cogbill, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of General & Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin
    • ,
  • Nicholas J. Kitowski, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Education, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, La Crosse, Wisconsin

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PII: S1931-7204(09)00108-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.07.003

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 4 , Pages 222-224 , July 2009

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