Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 1, Issue 6 , Pages 402-404 , June 2004

The likely effects of radiologist extenders on radiology training

  • Wilbur L Smith Jr, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: Wilbur L. Smith, Jr., MD, Department of Radiology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, 4201 St. Antoine, DRH 3L8, Detroit, MI 48201 USA
    • ,
  • Kimberly E Applegate, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Indiana University, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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PII: S1546-1440(03)00114-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2003.12.025

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 1, Issue 6 , Pages 402-404 , June 2004

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