Published in Can Fam Physician on April 01, 2009
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Needs assessment for development of 6for6: Longitudinal research skills program tailored to rural and remote family physicians. Can Fam Physician (2016) 0.78
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Community-dwelling older adults with memory loss: needs assessment. Can Fam Physician (2013) 0.75
Lifetime exposure to radiation from imaging investigations. Can Fam Physician (2006) 0.75
Natural history of elevated creatinine levels. Can Fam Physician (2006) 0.75
Curriculum development of 6for6: Longitudinal research skills program for rural and remote family physicians. Can Fam Physician (2016) 0.75