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COVID-19 related disruptions to medical education and perceived clinical capability of new resident physicians: a nationwide study of over 1200 first-year residents

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Article: 2143307 | Received 06 Jul 2022, Accepted 31 Oct 2022, Published online: 12 Nov 2022

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