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Editorial
. 2021 Oct;301(1):35-40.
doi: 10.1148/radiol.2021210665. Epub 2021 Jul 20.

The Need for a Broad-based Introduction to Radiation Science within U.S. Medical Schools' Educational Curriculum

Martha S Linet  1 , Pamela B Davis  1 , James A Brink  1
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Editorial

The Need for a Broad-based Introduction to Radiation Science within U.S. Medical Schools' Educational Curriculum

Martha S Linet et al. Radiology. 2021 Oct.
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Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest: M.S.L. Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: is a Scientist Emerita/volunteer at the National Cancer Institute. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships. P.B.D. disclosed no relevant relationships. J.A.B. Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: received payment from Accumen for board membership. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships.

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