The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 4 , Pages 338-339 , October 2007

The Role of the Med-Peds Physician in a Changing Medical World

  • John G. Frohna, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: John G. Frohna, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, H4/447, Madison, WI 53792-4108.

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PII: S0022-3476(07)00588-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.06.018

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 151, Issue 4 , Pages 338-339 , October 2007

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