American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 54, Issue 1 , Pages 70-76 , July 2009

Mastery Learning of Temporary Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion by Nephrology Fellows Using Simulation Technology and Deliberate Practice

  • Jeffrey H. Barsuk, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, MD Office of Medical Education and Faculty Development, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Jeffrey H. Barsuk, MD, 251 E Huron St, Feinberg 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611
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  • Shubhada N. Ahya, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, MD Office of Medical Education and Faculty Development, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
    • ,
  • Elaine R. Cohen, BA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, MD Office of Medical Education and Faculty Development, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
    • ,
  • William C. McGaghie, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Augusta Webster, MD Office of Medical Education and Faculty Development, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
    • ,
  • Diane B. Wayne, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, MD Office of Medical Education and Faculty Development, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Received 10 October 2008 ,Accepted 26 December 2008.

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 Originally posted online as doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2008.12.041 on April 20, 2009.

PII: S0272-6386(09)00421-1

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2008.12.041

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 54, Issue 1 , Pages 70-76 , July 2009

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