Why should the VA continue academic affiliations? - 25/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.07.004
Robert V. Rege, M.D. ⁎ 
Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9031, USA
*Corresponding author. Tel.: +1-214-648-3050; fax: +1-214-648-6752.
Abstract |
Academic affiliations between VA medical centers and medical schools have made an important contribution to the healthcare of veterans and the education of physicians over the last 60 years. The rationale for these affiliations and their establishment following World War II is discussed. The circumstances leading to affiliations and the benefit they afford veterans remain pertinent today.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Veterans, Student/resident education, Academic programs, World War II
| Presented at the 28th Annual Symposium of the Association of VA Surgeons, Richmond, Virginia, April 25–27, 2004 |
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Vol 188 - N° 5
P. 453-458 - novembre 2004 Retour au numéro
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