The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 5 , Pages 1065-1066 , November 2009

Simulation in cardiothoracic surgery: A paradigm shift in education?

  • Daniel B. Raemer, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Daniel B. Raemer, PhD, Research and Development Director, Center for Medical Simulation, 65 Landsdowne St, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Received 23 July 2009 ,Accepted 23 July 2009.

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PII: S0022-5223(09)01004-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.07.056

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 5 , Pages 1065-1066 , November 2009

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