Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 7-15 , July 2007

A Cost-Effective Proficiency-Based Knot-Tying and Suturing Curriculum for Residency Programs

  • Daniel J. Scott, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationTo whom correspondence and reprint requests should be addressed at Southwestern Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9156.
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  • Mouza T. Goova, M.D.
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  • Seifu T. Tesfay, R.N., M.S.

Received 6 January 2007

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PII: S0022-4804(07)00123-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2007.02.043

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 7-15 , July 2007

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