They continue training in residency programs that allow them the option to graduate and practice as a primary care doctor, or pursue fellowship to sub-specialize in a specific area.

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In practice these rules bar the deduction for most undergraduate and graduate tuition.

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When he worked with young teachers at Claremont Graduate University, he preferred to throw them right into the classroom, into the realm of practice.

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