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AMEE Medical Education Guide No. 15: Problem-based learning: a practical guide

M.H. DAVIS Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, Tay Park House, 484 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1LR, Scotland
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R.M. HARDEN Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, Tay Park House, 484 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1LR, Scotland
Pages 130-140 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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