Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 4, Issue 11 , Pages 754-757 , November 2007

The Radiology World Is Flat: Problems or Solutions for Radiologists?

  • Giles W.L. Boland, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationGiles W. L. Boland, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiology, White Building 270C, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114

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PII: S1546-1440(07)00204-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2007.04.012

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 4, Issue 11 , Pages 754-757 , November 2007

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