Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 108-114 , June 2008

The Role of Simulation in Surgical Continuing Medical Education

  • David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE, Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 19665, Springfield, IL 62794-9665.

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doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2008.02.007

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 108-114 , June 2008

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