The critical role of outcomes assessment in veterinary medical accreditation

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 116-119

  Kochevar, Deborah T ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACCREDITATION; CONSULTATION; HEALTH CARE FACILITY; MEDICAL EDUCATION; OUTCOMES RESEARCH; PROCESS DEVELOPMENT; PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; REVIEW; VALIDATION PROCESS; VETERINARY MEDICINE;

EID: 3242680791     PISSN: 0748321X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3138/jvme.31.2.116     Document Type: Review

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