International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 125-131 , December 2008

Assessing clinical competence in osteopathic education: Analysis of outcomes of different assessment strategies at the British School of Osteopathy

Received 8 July 2008 ,Revised 14 August 2008 ,Accepted 28 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2008.08.032

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 125-131 , December 2008

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