Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 67, Issue 1 , Pages 14-18 , January 2010

Establishing a Usable Electronic Portfolio for Surgical Residents: Trying to Keep It Simple

  • Connie C. Schmitz, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of General Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Connie C. Schmitz, PhD, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, 11-145 Phillips Wangensteen Building, 420 Delaware Street S. E. MMC 195, Minneapolis, MN 55455; fax: (612) 625-4411
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  • Bryan A. Whitson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of General Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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  • Ann Van Heest, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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  • Michael A. Maddaus, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of General Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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PII: S1931-7204(10)00002-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2010.01.001

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 67, Issue 1 , Pages 14-18 , January 2010

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