Mastery learning of thoracentesis skills
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Diane B. Wayne; Jeffrey H. Barsuk; Kevin J. O'Leary; Monica J. Fudala; William C
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Article
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2008
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract ## BACKGROUND Thoracentesis has been identified as a core competency for hospitalists. Residency training may not provide adequate preparation to perform this procedure. ## OBJECTIVE Our aim was to use a thoracentesis simulation to assess graduating residents' proficiency in thoracen