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Commentary on "Improving preclinical medical student’s perception of plastic and reconstructive surgery" by Singh D, Deptula P, Cheng J, Rowley M, Thawanyarat K, Said H , Parsa FD & Nazerali R

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    Srikar Nikhilesh Gangineni, Jaiveer Singh, Jayarani Lenin, Sanjana Kumar & Sudharsanan Sundaramurthi

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Gangineni, S.N., Singh, J., Lenin, J. et al. Commentary on "Improving preclinical medical student’s perception of plastic and reconstructive surgery" by Singh D, Deptula P, Cheng J, Rowley M, Thawanyarat K, Said H , Parsa FD & Nazerali R. Eur J Plast Surg 46, 451–452 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-023-02041-9

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