Dalhousie's 2009 medical school graduates ranked first in national exam results
ARTICLE | February 18, 2010
Another reason to celebrate! Just released results of last spring's Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I, ranked Dalhousie's Class of 2009 first in the country. Above, is an impromtu class picture taken during graduation festivities last year (Photo, Kerry Delorey, Calnen Photography.)
DALHOUSIE MEDICAL GRADUATES IN 2009 RANKED FIRST, ACCORDING
to
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Dalho
usie's 2009 medical school graduates ranked first in national exam results
Dalhousie medical graduates in 2009 ranked first, according
to
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