A systematic review of the methodological quality and outcomes of RCTs to teach medical undergraduates surgical and emergency procedures

Canadian Journal of Surgery

Volumn 50, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 278-290

  Thomas, Roger E ^a   Crutcher, Rodney ^a   Lorenzetti, Diane ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

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EID: 34548329864     PISSN: 0008428X     EISSN: 14882310     Source Type: Journal    
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