Intern
Intern
Intern (pronounced: /ˈɪntɜːrn/), also known as an internist or medical intern, is a term used to describe a physician in training who has completed medical school and is in the first year of post-graduate training. The term originates from the Latin word "internus", meaning "inside" or "internal".
Definition
An intern is a doctor who has completed their medical school education and is in their first year of residency training. They work under the supervision of attending physicians and are responsible for the care of patients in a hospital or clinic setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interns are responsible for a variety of tasks, including taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab tests, and developing treatment plans. They also participate in rounds, where they discuss patient care with other members of the healthcare team.
Related Terms
- Resident: A doctor who has completed their intern year and is in further specialized training.
- Attending: A fully licensed doctor who supervises interns and residents.
- Fellow: A doctor who is undergoing further specialized training after completing residency.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intern
- Wikipedia's article - Intern
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