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. 1997 Jun 1;156(11):1599-602.

Manitoba suicides force consideration of stresses facing medical residents

L S Williams

Manitoba suicides force consideration of stresses facing medical residents

L S Williams. CMAJ. .

Abstract

The suicides of 3 Winnipeg medical residents within 15 months shocked Manitoba physicians and raised concerns among interns and residents across Canada. The cluster of self-inflicted deaths has observers wondering if the stress of residency programs was a contributing factor in the tragedies.

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