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Addressing the Process Improvement Science Knowledge and Skills of Program Directors and Associate Program Directors

Judith A. Gravdal, Pamela Hyziak, Frank Belmonte, Mary Ann Clemens and Suela Sulo
Ochsner Journal March 2015, 15 (1) 30-37;
Judith A. Gravdal
1Department of Family Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
2Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
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Pamela Hyziak
3Department of Excellence and Patient Safety, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
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Frank Belmonte
4Department of Pediatric Residency, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
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Mary Ann Clemens
5Department of Medical Education, Advocate Health Care, Downers Grove, IL
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Suela Sulo
6James R. and Helen D. Russell Institute for Research and Innovation, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
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