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Research Article

Mentoring to address differential attainment of international medical graduates in GP training

Tina HuangGP Education Unit, NHS Education for Scotland, Aberdeen, ScotlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Annabel ShepherdGP Education Unit, NHS Education for Scotland, Aberdeen, ScotlandView further author information
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Monica MilneGP Education Unit, NHS Education for Scotland, Aberdeen, ScotlandView further author information
Received 19 Dec 2023, Accepted 13 May 2024, Published online: 03 Jun 2024

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