Fundamental principles of validation, and reliability: rigorous science for the assessment of surgical education and training.

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Published in Surg Endosc on September 19, 2003

Authors

A G Gallagher1, E M Ritter, R M Satava

Author Affiliations

1: Emory Endosurgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Emory University Hospital, Suite H124, 1364 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. aggallagher@emoryendosurgery.org

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