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Core Entrustable Professional Activities for Entering Residency.

Washington, DC: Association of American Medical Colleges; 2014.

Studies have revealed a gap between what residents are expected to know and how prepared new interns are when they begin residency training, raising concern about patient safety during this period. These guides provide information for both faculty and students about key competencies that should be expected of new residents on their first day.

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