Geriatrics in generalist resident training: Attitudes and educational needs reported by recent graduates

Gerontology and Geriatrics Education

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 79-88

  Walker, Leslie ^a   Sullivan, Gail ^a   Lindberg, Michael ^b   Cushman, Robert ^c   Gruman, Cynthia ^d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^b HARTFORD HOSPITAL   (United States)

^c SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

^d INSTITUTE OF LIVING   (United States)

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EID: 1642571045     PISSN: 02701960     EISSN: 15453847     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J021v19n01_07     Document Type: Article

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