Contemporary Trends in Student Selection of Medical Specialties
Archives of SurgeryPublished 1 March 2002
Kirby I. Bland, George Isaacs
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If the trend continues, the students matching in general surgery will not be as competitive as in years past, and there will be a potential shortage of these specialists in the United States.
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If the trend continues, the students matching in general surgery will not be as competitive as in years past, and there will be a potential shortage of these specialists in the United States.
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Social SciencesMedicineHealth Professions
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