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The impact of different models of resident supervision on patient safety and resident education

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Study authors selected and consented attending physicians from a pool of physicians who regularly supervise residents. The study protocol was approved by MGH Institutional Review Board. No specifical information about Human and animal rights statement were provided by study authors.

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Barchiesi, M., Leidi, F. & Gruppo di Autoformazione Metodologica (GrAM). The impact of different models of resident supervision on patient safety and resident education. Intern Emerg Med 14, 793–795 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-019-02073-9

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