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Managing the Maze 

You need to learn and speak the language - to understand what is being said - to manage the medical maze.   The medical world includes many nuances that can be confusing.  This section reviews terms that you need to know to understand what you will be going through as you become an osteopathic physician. 

 Managing the Maze (98 slides, 588 kb)  (Note: Before viewing Managing the Maze, you must choose 'read only' on the first screen that appears.)

 
 

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