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Medical student perceptions of research and research-orientated careers: An international questionnaire study

Garth FunstonDepartment of Medical Education, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK; Correspondence[email protected]
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Rory J. PiperCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK;
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Claire ConnellSchool of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK;
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Philip FodenDepartment of Medical Statistics, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Adam M. H. YoungSchool of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK;
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Paul O’NeillDepartment of Medical Education, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK;
Pages 1041-1048 | Published online: 23 Mar 2016

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