Choosing wisely in medical education: recognizing the role of STARS

Carolyn Campbell; Emma McDermott

doi:10.36834/cmej.82909

Choosing wisely in medical education: recognizing the role of STARS

Authors

Carolyn Campbell University of Calgary
Emma McDermott McMaster University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.82909

Author Biographies

Carolyn Campbell, University of Calgary

MD Student, Class of 2026
Emma McDermott, McMaster University

PGY-3 in Public Health and Preventive Medicine with Integrated Family Medicine - McMaster University - Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI).

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Published

2026-03-04

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2026)

Section

Letters to the Editor

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