Resident physician
Resident Physician
A Resident Physician (pronunciation: /ˈrezɪdənt fɪˈzɪʃən/), also known as a Medical Resident, is a medical doctor who has completed medical school and is undergoing specialized training in a specific medical specialty. The term "Resident Physician" originates from the fact that these doctors traditionally resided in the hospitals where they were training.
Etymology
The term "Resident Physician" is derived from the Latin words "residere" meaning "to reside" and "physica" meaning "natural science". The term was first used in the 19th century to describe doctors who lived and worked in the hospitals where they were training.
Related Terms
- Intern: A doctor in their first year of residency training.
- Attending Physician: A doctor who has completed their residency and is fully qualified in their specialty.
- Fellow: A doctor who is undergoing further specialized training after completing a residency.
- Medical Education: The education and training of doctors.
- Medical Specialty: A specific area of medicine in which a doctor specializes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Resident physician
- Wikipedia's article - Resident physician
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