Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Volume 209, Issue 1 , Pages 62-67 , July 2009

Surgeons Can Favorably Influence Career Choices and Goals for Students Interested in Careers in Medicine

Received 30 December 2008 ,Accepted 13 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.02.065

Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Volume 209, Issue 1 , Pages 62-67 , July 2009

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