Toward an evidence-based approach to stress management for veterinarians and veterinary students

Richard W. Kim DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN 37752.

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Gilbert Patterson Center for Animal and Human Health in Appalachia, College of Veterinary Medicine, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, and School of Mathematics and Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN 37752.

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Vinayak K. Nahar Center for Animal and Human Health in Appalachia, College of Veterinary Medicine, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, and School of Mathematics and Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN 37752.

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Manoj Sharma Department of Behavioral and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217.
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Address correspondence to Dr. Nahar (naharvinayak@gmail.com).
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