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Research Article

The value and role of the interview in the student admissions process: a review

Pages 473-481 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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Sumer Madani Alaki, Lana A. Shinawi, Ibrahim Yamani, Mona H. A. Hassan, Ara Tekian & Yoon Soo Park. (2016) Gathering validity evidence in the use of multiple mini-interviews as an admission tool for dental students: Preliminary evidence from Saudi Arabia. Medical Teacher 38:sup1, pages S45-S51.
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