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How do longitudinal clerkships in general practice/primary care impact on student experience and career intention? A cross-sectional study of student experience

, MB BCh BAO MICGP FRACGP Masters in Clinical Education (Dr) , , MB BCH BCh BAO MD FRCP FRCPI MMEd (Professor) & , Grad Dip, MICGP, MRCGP, MD (Professor)
Pages 166-175 | Accepted 17 Nov 2014, Published online: 07 Oct 2015

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