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A Pilot Study Exploring Gender Differences in Residents’ Strategies for Establishing Mentoring Relationships

Megan C. McNamaraDivision of General Internai Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Montefiore University Hospital Suite 933W, 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.CorrespondenceEmail:[email protected]
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, M.D., MSc,
Melissa A. McNeilDivision of General Internai Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Montefiore University Hospital Suite 933W, 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.
, M.D., M.P.H. &
Judy ChangDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Magee Women’s Hospital, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.
, M.D., M.P.H.
Article: 4476 | Published online: 09 Dec 2009

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