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Research Article

Exploring international clinical education in US-based programs: identifying common practices and modifying an existing conceptual model of international service-learning

, PT, PhD, MPH & , PT, EdD
Pages 94-104 | Received 28 May 2012, Accepted 04 May 2013, Published online: 23 Jul 2013

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