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MMPI: Predictor in Psychiatric Training?

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Psychiatric residency programs differ from medical-surgical training programs in content, trainee selection criteria as well as trainee performance evaluation. This study seeks to determine whether an objective measure such as the MMPI can be utilized to lessen subjectivity in the selection of trainees for psychiatric residency programs.

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  1. Adult Inpatient Sevice Lafayette Clinic, Detroit, MI, 48207, USA

    Norma C. Josef MD (Head)

  2. Adult Inpatient Service, Coordinator of Training and Education, Psychology Department, Lafayette Clinic, USA

    Helene Lycahi Phd (Chief Psychologist)

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Josef, N.C., Lycahi, H. MMPI: Predictor in Psychiatric Training?. Acad Psychiatry 5, 32–39 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03399791

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