Simulation-based examinations in physician assistant education: A comparison of two standard-setting methods

Journal of Physician Assistant Education

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 7-14

  Carlson, Jim ^a   Tomkowiak, John ^a   Knott, Patrick ^a  

^a ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE   (United States)

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EID: 78650051410     PISSN: 19419430     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01367895-201021020-00002     Document Type: Review

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