Osteopathic graduate medical education 2011.
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چکیده
The authors report on the status of osteopathic graduate medical education training for the 2009-2010 academic year. Data are presented on approved programs and trainee positions, including distribution by state and by specialty. An update on the impact of restructuring the internship year into specialty residencies is provided, indicating no net loss of training positions related to this initiate. Summary data from the American Osteopathic Association Intern/Resident Registration Program (ie, the AOA "Match") are provided.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
دوره 111 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010