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Mr Koshimizu of MREAC Expresses Concern about Increasing Number of MSLs at a Seminar on Recertification of Managers in Charge of MR Education

December 24, 2013
Speaking at a workshop on the recertification of managers in charge of MR education and training held by the MR Education and Accreditation Center of Japan (MREAC) on October 16, Toshimasa Koshimizu (managing director, MREAC) expressed concern that MRs’ activities…

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