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Interpretation of electrocardiograms by first-year residents: the need for change
Journal of Electrocardiology, 11/03/09

Eslava D et al. – Internal medicine residents at the beginning of their residency training demonstrated low overall proficiency in interpreting ECGs and self–perceived confidence. Nearly all residents felt that their training was insufficient. These findings emphasize the need for improved and more effective training in ECG interpretation for physicians starting residency.

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Charting the Road to Competence: Developmental Milestones for Internal Medicine Residency Training
Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Description of a Developmental Criterion-Referenced Assessment for Promoting Competence in Internal Medicine Residents
Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 11/13/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Demographic and Work-Life Study of Chief Residents: A Survey of the Program Directors in Internal Medicine Residency Programs in the United States
Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 88%

"I Can Do Patient Care on My Own": Autonomy and the Manager Role
Academic Medicine, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Medicine Residents' Self-Perceived Competence in End-of-Life Care
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