Elements: in this month's issue.

@article{Donnelly2014ElementsIT,
  title={Elements: in this month's issue.},
  author={Seamas C. Donnelly},
  journal={QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians},
  year={2014},
  volume={108 9},
  pages={677}
}
  • S. Donnelly
  • Published 1 July 2014
  • Medicine
  • QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians
Historically, the Association has had as one of its key objectives, the fostering and promotion of strong links with clinicians within developing countries. Each year the association provides awards for educational and research projects globally. More recent funding has been awarded for: (a) an education outreach programme in rural Ethiopia; (b) ophthalmology clinical training in rural Africa; (c) clinical trial educational opportunities in Vietnam; and (d) medical student education in… 
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