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. 2019 Feb;34(2):179-181.
doi: 10.1007/s11606-018-4686-1.

Geographic Trends for United States Allopathic Seniors Participating in the Residency Match: a Descriptive Analysis

Claire N Shappell  1 , Jeanne M Farnan  2 , John F McConville  2 , Shannon K Martin  3
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Geographic Trends for United States Allopathic Seniors Participating in the Residency Match: a Descriptive Analysis

Claire N Shappell et al. J Gen Intern Med. 2019 Feb.
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Percentage of applicants who matched in their home geographic region and division (i.e., the same geographic region and division where their medical school was located).
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