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Transforming Systems of Care Through a Novel Resident-Led Approach to Morbidity and Mortality Conferences

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The authors would like to acknowledge the VA Connecticut Healthcare System for its role in supporting the development of this program.

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Wasser, T., Grunschel, B.D., Stevens, A. et al. Transforming Systems of Care Through a Novel Resident-Led Approach to Morbidity and Mortality Conferences. Acad Psychiatry 40, 893–897 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-016-0606-z

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