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The Intersection of Flexibility and Outcomes in Pediatric Education

  • Jerry L. Rushton
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    Address correspondence to Jerry L. Rushton, MD, MPH, Riley Hospital for Children, RI-5867, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
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    Department of Pediatrics (Drs Rushton and Djuricich) and Department of Medicine (Dr Djuricich), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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  • Alexander M. Djuricich
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    Department of Pediatrics (Drs Rushton and Djuricich) and Department of Medicine (Dr Djuricich), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2011.11.002
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      Publication history

      Accepted: November 8, 2011
      Received: November 8, 2011

      Footnotes

      Dr. Rushton is a Board member of Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) and Dr. Djuricich is Immediate Past President of the Medicine-Pediatrics Pediatric Program Director Association (MPPDA). The manuscript represents their own individual views and is not an official organizational policy or statement.

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2011.11.002

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