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45. Why Is July a Bad Month to Visit the Hospital?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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Medical Education: Is There a July Effect?

Dr. vinne aurora, dean for medical education at the university of chicago's pritster school of medicine says there is a "july effect" Some institutions might have lower capacity limits for the residence early on meaning they are admitting fewer patients. And as they get better, they admit more patients rate. Let's make sure that we do the right things, but also train and make sure the residents are learning what they need to learn," she said.

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