International study in premedical education.
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چکیده
This study surveyed medical school admission deans about the desirability of international study. Most agreed that an international study program in the premedical years was beneficial, but most were neutral concerning science courses taken in international programs.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
دوره 76 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001