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The development, implementation and evaluation of a short course in objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) skills

A De VilliersCentre for Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, ParowCorrespondence[email protected]
, BCur, BCur(Hons), MPhil(Health Sc Edu) &
E ArcherCentre for Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Parow
, BCur, BCur(Hons), MPhil(Higher Edu)
Pages 50-54 | Received 02 Mar 2011, Accepted 03 Jun 2011, Published online: 15 Aug 2014

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