"I really enjoy this teaching format over the standard lecture. Looking at cases cold is so much more effective than watching someone show you pictures for hours. I love it."
Dr. Derek Archer
Toronto, Canada
"I really enjoy this teaching format over the standard lecture. Looking at cases cold is so much more effective than watching someone show you pictures for hours. I love it."
Dr. Derek Archer
Toronto, Canada
Content reviewed: December 31, 2021
"I really enjoy this teaching format over the standard lecture. Looking at cases cold is so much more effective than watching someone show you pictures for hours. I love it."
Dr. Derek Archer
Toronto, Canada
"I really enjoy this teaching format over the standard lecture. Looking at cases cold is so much more effective than watching someone show you pictures for hours. I love it."
Dr. Derek Archer
Toronto, Canada
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