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While pimping can be very uncomfortable, and has been known to lead many students to tears, it can be viewed positively by learners (Wear et al, 2005).
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Wear D, Kokinova M, Keck-McNulty C, Aultman J. 2005. Pimping: perspectives of 4th year medical students. Teach Learn Med. 17(2):184-91.