Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 7 , Pages 1329-1334 , July 2008

Residents' Perception of the Impact of the Bell Commission in Oral Surgery Training: An Initial Study

  • Ahmad-Reza Noroozi, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Noroozi: 1918 First Ave, Mailbox #29, New York, NY 10029
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  • Rawle F. Philbert, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Program Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY.

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PII: S0278-2391(08)00116-X

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.01.044

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 7 , Pages 1329-1334 , July 2008

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