Senior Medical Student “Boot Camp”: Can Result in Increased Self-Confidence Before Starting Surgery Internships
Current SurgeryPublished 1 July 2006
Robert M. Esterl, David Henzi, Stephen M. Cohn
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The SMS "Boot Camp" gave fourth-year medical students confidence and an opportunity to develop necessary prerequisite skills to begin the surgery internship.
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The SMS "Boot Camp" gave fourth-year medical students confidence and an opportunity to develop necessary prerequisite skills to begin the surgery internship.
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