Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 340-343 , November 2009

Implementation of an “After Hours” Resident Educational Program in a General Surgery Residency: A Paradigm for Increasing Formal Didactic Training Outside of the Hospital Setting in the Era of the 80-Hour Workweek

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PII: S1931-7204(09)00158-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.09.008

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 340-343 , November 2009

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