Outstanding discoveries made by medical students
Journal Title: Progress in Health Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Some historical accomplishments and discoveries made by medical students were achieved due to their talents, luck, observation, serendipity and "sudden unexplained understanding" of the fact, and also, due to proper atmosphere and encouragement induced by their mentor/ director/teacher.
Authors and Affiliations
A Ohry
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