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An evaluation of the assessment tool used for extensive mini-dissertations in the Master's Degree in Family Medicine, University of the Free State

, MBChB, MFamMed, FCFP, MHPE (Principal Specialist) , , BA, BA(Hon), MEd(Psychology), DTech Education, , MBBCh, DTM+H, DPH, DipObst, MFamMed, FCFP (Principal Specialist) & , BA, MSc (Head of Department)
Pages 125-133 | Received 06 Mar 2013, Accepted 28 Apr 2013, Published online: 11 Jul 2014

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