Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 308-313 , November 2009

Does Medical Student Membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society Influence Selection for Residency?

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.08.002

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 308-313 , November 2009

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