PReS13-SPK-1107: Development of an academic pediatric rheumatology program
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PReS13-SPK-1107: Development of an academic pediatric rheumatology program
The development of the Pediatric Rheumatology Program in Toronto began in 1984 with the recruitment of 3 junior but well-trained pediatric rheumatologists. Their goal, to create the finest pediatric rheumatology program in the world, was predicated on the need to both create and disseminate new knowledge. This required that all the elements of a strong academic program would be supported; (1) s...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Rheumatology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-11-s2-i33