The basic role of basic science

Advances in Health Sciences Education

Volumn 17, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 453-456

  Norman, Geoff ^a  

^a MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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Indexed keywords

CURRICULUM; ECONOMICS; EDITORIAL; EDUCATION; FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; HUMAN; MEDICAL EDUCATION; NATIONAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION; SCIENCE; STANDARD; UNITED STATES;

CURRICULUM; EDUCATION, MEDICAL; HUMANS; NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (U.S.); RESEARCH SUPPORT AS TOPIC; SCIENCE; UNITED STATES;

EID: 84866061188     PISSN: 13824996     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10459-012-9394-8     Document Type: Editorial

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