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The Intentions of Letter Writers for Applicants to a Baccalaureate-M.D. Program: Self-Report and Content Analyses of Letters of Reference

Brian E. MavisCollege of Human Medicine Michigan State University East Lansing, MI48824Correspondence[email protected]
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Christine L. ShaferCollege of Human Medicine Michigan State University East Lansing, MI48824
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Belinda M. MagallanesCollege of Human Medicine Michigan State University East Lansing, MI48824
Article: 4586 | Published online: 09 Dec 2009

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