Rachel L. Choron, MD, FACS, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Acute Care Surgery Division of the Department of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Her clinical areas of expertise are trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and critical care. She obtained her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, completed general surgery residency at Cooper University Hospital of Rowan University in Camden, NJ, and fellowships in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. She is double board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care.
Dr. Choron is the Director of Research for the Division of Acute Care Surgery. She has developed a research network across the Rutgers Health system and mentors and sponsors medical students and residents in surgical research. Her research focuses on advancing management and outcomes of injured and critically ill patients, injury prevention, duodenal injuries, epidemiology of gun violence, COVID-19, and progressing surgical education.
She contributes locally as the Director of Emergency General Surgery Performance Improvement and serves on the Hospital Survival Committee. She contributes nationally as a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), and American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST). She previously served on the EAST multicenter trials committee and now serves on the EAST manuscript and literature review committee and as an EAST mentor. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the associate members communication committee for the AAST as well as a member of the surgical section’s education committee for SCCM. She also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several surgical and critical care journals.
She is particularly dedicated to surgical education, both clinically and academically. She has been appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine as the co-director of the Anesthesia Residency Surgical ICU rotation. She is dedicated to fellow education and serves on the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee. Additionally, she serves as a preceptor for biomedical engineering undergraduate students interested in medicine and as a preceptor for the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Valentine-Mott Surgical Interest Group.
Philosophy of Care:
Dr. Choron is a wife and mom of two. She is driven to provide excellent, equitable, and humanistic care to her patients and their families while educating the next generation of surgeons and critical care providers.
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
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2011
Philadelphia,
PA
Residency
Cooper University Hospital of Rowan University - General Surgery Residency
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2016
Camden,
NJ
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Fellowship
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2019
Baltimore,
MD
Board Certification
General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Publications
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Liver Metastasis: Early Experience with the Cyberknife Robotic Radio-Surgery System
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Choron RL, Kwiatt M, LaCouture T, Hunter K, Kubicek G, Spitz FR. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Liver Metastasis: Early Experience with the Cyberknife Robotic Radio-Surgery System. American Journal of Clinical Cancer Research. 2014; 2(1): 21-32.
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Emergency Central Venous Catheterization during Trauma Resuscitation: A Safety Analysis by Site
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Choron RL, Wang A, Van Orden K, Capano-Wehrle L, Seamon MJ. Emergency Central Venous Catheterization during Trauma Resuscitation: A Safety Analysis by Site. The American Surgeon. May 2015; 81(5): 527-531.
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Paclitaxel Impairs Adipose Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation. Journal of Surgical Research
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Choron RL, Chang S, Khan S, Villalobos MA, Zhang P, Hunter K, Brown S, Carpenter JP, Tulenko TN, Liu Y. Paclitaxel Impairs Adipose Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation. Journal of Surgical Research. June 2015; 192(2): 404-415.
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Comparison of Atriocaval Shunting with Perihepatic Packing vs. Perihepatic Packing Alone for Retrohepatic Vena Cava Injuries in a Swine Model
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Hazelton JP, Choron RL, Dodson G, Gerritsen J, Khan S, Van Orden K, Capano-Wehrle L, Mitrev LV, Goldfarb R, Ross S, Seamon MJ. Comparison of Atriocaval Shunting with Perihepatic Packing vs. Perihepatic Packing Alone for Retrohepatic Vena Cava Injuries in a Swine Model. INJURY. September 2015; 46 (9): 1759-1764.
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Laparoscopy in Trauma: An Overview of Complications and Related Topics.
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Kindel T, Latchana N, Swaroop M, Chaudhry U, Noria S, Choron RL, Seamon MJ, Lin M, Mao M, Cipolla J, Chaar M, Scantling D, Martin N, Evans DC, Papadimos TJ, Stawicki S. Laparoscopy in Trauma: An Overview of Complications and Related Topics. International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science. July-Sept 2015; 5(3): 196-205.
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Intra-Abdominal Packing with Laparotomy Pads and QuikClot during Damage Control Laparotomy
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Choron RL, Hazelton JP, Hunter K, Capano-Wehrle L, Gaughan J, Chovanes J, Seamon MJ. Intra-Abdominal Packing with Laparotomy Pads and QuikClot during Damage Control Laparotomy: A Safety Analysis. INJURY. January 2017; 48(1): 158-164.
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. Fibroblast Growth Factor and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Play a Critical Role in Endotheliogenesis from Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells. Journal of Vascular Surgery
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Khan S, Zhang P, Choron RL, Villalobos M, Chang S, Tulenko T, Brown S, Carpenter J. Fibroblast Growth Factor and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Play a Critical Role in Endotheliogenesis from Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells. Journal of Vascular Surgery. May 2017; 65(5): 1483-1492.
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Caring for Critically Injured Children: An Analysis of 56 Pediatric Damage Control Laparotomies. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
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Villalobos MA, Hazelton JP, Choron RL, Capano-Wehrle L, Hunter K, Gaughan J, Ross SE, Seamon MJ. Caring for Critically Injured Children: An Analysis of 56 Pediatric Damage Control Laparotomies. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. May 2017; 82(5): 901-909.
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Kaolin-Based Hemostatic Dressing Improves Hemorrhage Control from a Penetrating Inferior Vena Cava Injury in Coagulopathic Swine
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Koko K, Choron RL, Fromer M, Nolan R, Hagaman A, Porter J, Brown S, Hazelton JP. Kaolin-Based Hemostatic Dressing Improves Hemorrhage Control from a Penetrating Inferior Vena Cava Injury in Coagulopathic Swine. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. July 2017; 83(1): 71-76.
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Medical simulation and the surgical resident: Creating synergies through focus on education and morbidity reduction in general laparoscopy
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Strosberg DS, Latchana N, Kindel TL, Swaroop M, Chaudhry UI, Noria SF, Choron RL, Seamon MJ, Lin MJ, Mao ML, Cipolla J, Scantling D, Martin ND, Evans DC, Papadimos TJ, Martins N, Stawicki SP. Medical simulation and the surgical resident: Creating synergies through focus on education and morbidity reduction in general laparoscopy. International Journal of Academic Medicine. 2017; 3.
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Isolated and Combined Duodenal and Pancreatic Injuries: A Review and Update. Current Surgery Reports.
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Choron RL, Efron D. Isolated and Combined Duodenal and Pancreatic Injuries: A Review and Update. Current Surgery Reports. September 2018; 6:20.
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Gun Violence in America: Is there a solution?
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Choron RL, Spitzer S, Sakran JV. Gun Violence in America: Is there a solution? Advances in Surgery. 2019; 53:195-208.
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Prolonged operating room time in emergency general surgery is associated with venous thromboembolic complications
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Sakran JV, Ezzeddine J, Haut ER, Lunardi N, Mehta A, Choron RL, Reid J, Zeeshan M, Hamidi M, Joseph BA. Prolonged operating room time in emergency general surgery is associated with venous thromboembolic complications. Am J Surg. 2019; 218(5):836-841.
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Prospective Validation of the Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) in Emergency General Surgery: An EAST Multicenter Study. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
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Kaafarani H, Kongkaewpaisan N, Aicher B, Diaz J, O’Meara L, Decker C, Rodriguez J, Schroeppel T, Ratta R, Vasileiou G, Yesh DD, Simonoski U, Turay D, Cory E, Cullinane D, McCrum M, Wall N, Badach J, Goldenberg-Sandau A, Carmichael H, Velopulos C, Choron RL, Sakran JV, Khaldoun B, Black G, Shoultz T, Chadnick Z, Sim V, Madbak F, Steadman D, Camazine M, Zielinski M, Hardman C, Walusimbi M, Kim M, Rodier S, Papdopoulos V, Tsoulfas G, Perez J, Velmahos G. Prospective Validation of the Emergency Surgery Score (E
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The emergency surgery score (ESS) and outcomes in elderly patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: A post-hoc analysis of an EAST multicenter study
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Hechi, Kongkaewpaisan, Moheb, Aicher, Diaz, O’Meara, Decker, Rodriguez, Schroeppel, Rattan, Vasileiou, Yeh, Simonosk, Turay, Cullinane, Emmert, McCrum, Wall, Badach, Goldenberg-Sandau, Carmichael, Velopulos, Choron RL, Sakran, Bekdache, Black, Shoultz, Chadnick, Sim, Madbak, Steadman, Camazine, Zielinski, Hardman, Walusimbi, Kim, Rodier, Papadopoulos, Tsoulfas, Perez, Kaafarani. The emergency surgery score (ESS) and outcomes in elderly patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: A post-hoc analysis of an EAST
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Surgeons in Surge - The versatility of the Acute Care Surgeon: Outcomes of COVID-19 ICU Patients in a Community Hospital Where All ICU Patients are Managed by Surgical Intensivists. Journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
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Choron RL, Butts CA, Bargoud C, Krumrei N, Teichman AL, Schroeder M, Bover Manderski MT, To J, Moffa SM, Rodricks MB, Lissauer M, Gupta R. Surgeons in Surge - The versatility of the Acute Care Surgeon: Outcomes of COVID-19 ICU Patients in a Community Hospital Where All ICU Patients are Managed by Surgical Intensivists. Journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. 2020; 30 (5):e000557.
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Fever in the ICU: A Predictor of Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients. J of Intensive Care Medicine
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Choron RL, Butts C, Bargoud C, Krumrei N, Teichman A, Schroeder M, Bover Manderski MT, Cai J, Song C, Rodricks MB, Lissauer M, Gupta R. Fever in the ICU: A Predictor of Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients. J of Intensive Care Medicine. 2020; 36(4):484-493.
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Managing Massive Transfusion Protocol during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Setting of Penetrating Traumatic Injury
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Levine D, Kandasamy S, Flippin JA, Ikegami H. Choron RL. Managing Massive Transfusion Protocol during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Setting of Penetrating Traumatic Injury. The American Surgeon. 2020. doi:10.1177/0003134820979774
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Unplanned readmission after emergency laparotomy: A post hoc analysis of an EAST multicenter study
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Kongkaewpaisan, El Hechi, Naar, Kaafarani, Aicher, Diaz Jf, O’Meara, Decker, Rodriguez, Schroeppel, Rattan, Vasileiou, Yeh, Simonoski, Turay, Cullinane, Emmert, McCrum, Wall, Badach, Goldenber, Carmichael, Velopulos, Choron RL, Sakran, Bekdache, Black, Shoultz, Chadnick, Sim, Madbak, Steadman, Camazine, Zielinski, Hardman, Walusimbi, Kim, Rodier, Papadopoulos, Tsoulfas, Perez. Unplanned readmission after emergency laparotomy: A post hoc analysis of an EAST multicenter study. Surgery. 2021; 169(6):1434-1440.
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The Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) Accurately Predicts the Need for Post-Discharge Respiratory and Renal Support after Emergent Laparotomies: A Prospective EAST Multicenter Study. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
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Hechi, Kongkaewpaisan, Naar, Aicher, Diaz Jr, OʼMeara, Decker, Rodriquez, Schroeppel, Rattan, Vasileiou, Yeh, Simonosk, Turay, Cullinane, Emmert, McCrum, Wall, Badach, Goldenberg-Sandau, Carmichael, Velopulos, Choron RL, Sakran, Bekdache, Black, Shoultz, Chadnick, Sim, Madbak, Steadman, Camazine, Zielinski, Hardman, Walusimbi, Kim, Rodier, Papadopoulos, Tsoulfas, Perez, Kaafarani. The Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) Accurately Predicts the Need for Post-Discharge Respiratory and Renal Support after Emergent L
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The Correlation of Respiratory System Compliance and Mortality in COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Do Phenotypes Really Exist?
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Choron RL, Iacono S, Cong A, Bargoud C, Teichman A, Krumrei N, Bover Manderski M, Rodricks M, Gupta R, Lissauer M. The Correlation of Respiratory System Compliance and Mortality in COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Do Phenotypes Really Exist? Journal of Lung, Pulmonary and Respiratory Research. 2021; 8(2): 67-74.
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Machine learning risk prediction of mortality for patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2: the COVIDSurg mortality score
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CovidSurg Collaborative [Choron RL, local investigator]. Machine learning risk prediction of mortality for patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2: the COVIDSurg mortality score. BJS. 2021; 00(0):1-19.
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Continuation of Therapeutic Anticoagulation Before and During Hospitalization is Associated with Reduced Mortality in COVID-19 ICU Patients
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Choron RL, Iacono S, Maharaja K, Adams CD, Butts CA, Bargoud C, Krumrei N, Teichman AL, Schroeder M, Bover Manderski MT, Rodricks MB, Lissauer M, Gupta R. Continuation of Therapeutic Anticoagulation Before and During Hospitalization is Associated with Reduced Mortality in COVID-19 ICU Patients. 2020. Journal of Lung, Pulmonary and Respiratory Research. 2021; 8(4):120-130. DOI: 10.15406/jlprr.2021.08.00263
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The Utility of Lower Extremity Screening Duplex for the Detection of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Trauma. Journal of Surgical Research
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Teichman A, Walls D, Choron RL, Butts C, Krumrei N, Amro C, Swaminathan S, Arcomano N, Parekh A, Romeo P. The Utility of Lower Extremity Screening Duplex for the Detection of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Trauma. Journal of Surgical Research. 2021. 269:151-157.
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Outcomes after perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with proximal femoral fractures: an international cohort study
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CovidSurg Collaborative [Choron RL, local investigator]. Outcomes after perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with proximal femoral fractures: an international cohort study. BMJ. 2021; 11:e050830.
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Review of Traumatic Duodenal Injuries: Etiology, Diagnosis and Management. The American Surgeon
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Diggs L, Gregory S, Choron RL. Review of Traumatic Duodenal Injuries: Etiology, Diagnosis and Management. The American Surgeon. 2022. 0(0):1-8.
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]. Outcomes and their state-level variation in patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the USA. A prospective Multicenter Study. Annals of Surgery
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CovidSurg Collaborative [Choron RL, local investigator]. Outcomes and their state-level variation in patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the USA. A prospective Multicenter Study. Annals of Surgery. 2022. 275(2):247-251.
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Large gathering attendance is associated with increased odds of contracting COVID-19: a survey based study
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Schroeder M, Bover Manderski M, Amro C, Swaminathan S, Parekh A, Yoshikate S, Yang J, Romeo P, Reyes D, Choron RL, Rodricks M. Large gathering attendance is associated with increased odds of contracting COVID-19: a survey based study. JOPP. 2022. 6:1-8.
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Evaluation of Procalcitonin’s Utility to Predict Concomitant Bacterial Pneumonia in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
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Patel N, Adams C, Brunetti L, Bargoud C, Teichman A, Choron RL. Evaluation of Procalcitonin’s Utility to Predict Concomitant Bacterial Pneumonia in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients. J of Intensive Care Medicine. 2022. J of Intensive Care Medicine. 2022.
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Prospective Validation and Application of the Trauma Specific Frailty Index (TSFI): Results of an AAST Multi-Institutional Observational Trial
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Joseph B, Saljuqi AT, Amos J, Teichman A, Whitmill M, Anand T, Hosseinpour H, Burruss S, Dunn J, Najafi K, Godat L, Enniss T, Shoultz T, Egodage T, Bongiovanni T, Hazelton J, Colling K, Costantini T, Stein D, Schroeppel T, El-Qawaqzh, Choron RL, Comish P, Leneweaver K, Palmer B, Truitt M, Farrell M, Laufenberg L, Lasso-Tay E, Stillman Z, Hass D, Grossman H, Gordon D, Krause C, Thomas J, Nahmias J. Prospective Validation and Application of the Trauma Specific Frailty Index (TSFI): Results of an AAST Multi-I
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Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum Following Synthetic Cannabinoid Toxicity in an Incarcerated Man. American Surgeon
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Gala Z, Kravchenko T, Volk L, Chatani P, Kar R, Choron RL. Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum Following Synthetic Cannabinoid Toxicity in an Incarcerated Man. American Surgeon. 2022. 0:1-3.
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The Impact of Surgical Boot Camp on Medical Student Confidence and Imposter Syndrome. Journal of Surgical Research
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Choron RL, Manzella A, Teichman A, Cai J, Schroeder ME, Yao M, Greenberg P. The Impact of Surgical Boot Camp on Medical Student Confidence and Imposter Syndrome. Journal of Surgical Research. 2022. 283:872-878.
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