Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 140, Issue 2 , Pages 204-207 , 15 June 2007

Preclinical Predictors of Surgery NBME Exam Performance

Received 27 December 2006

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PII: S0022-4804(07)00051-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2007.01.035

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 140, Issue 2 , Pages 204-207 , 15 June 2007

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