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Learning outcomes and instructional objectives: is there a difference?

R.M. Harden Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, UK and Education Development Unit, Scottish Council for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education
Pages 151-155 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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