Complex adaptive systems in CanMEDS 2025

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https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.75538

Author Biographies

John Van Aerde, University of Alberta

MD, MA, PhD

University of Alberta

Canadian Society of Physician Leaders

Royal Roads University

Marcio M Gomes , University of Ottawa

MD, MHPE, PhD

RCPSC

University of Ottawa

Meredith Giuliani , University of Toronto

MBSS, MED, PHD, FRCPC

University of Toronto

Susan Lieff, University of Toronto

MD, Med, MMan

University of Toronto

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Van Aerde J, Gomes MM, Giuliani M, Thoma B, Lieff S. Complex adaptive systems in CanMEDS 2025. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 2023 Mar. 21 [cited 2024 Dec. 25];14(1):50-3. Available from: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/75538

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