International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 53, Issue 3 , Pages 729-734 , 1 July 2002

The relationship between educational preparation and performance on the ARRT examination in radiation therapy

  • Mark R Raymond, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Mark Raymond, 1255 Northland Drive, St. Paul, MN, USA 55120. Tel: (651) 687-0048; Fax: (651) 687-0349
    • Psychometric Services, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St. Paul, MN, USA
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  • Charles M Washington, B.S. (R.T.)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA

Received 30 October 2001 ,Revised 7 January 2002 ,Accepted 10 January 2002.

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International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 53, Issue 3 , Pages 729-734 , 1 July 2002