Applicant
Applicant
Applicant (/ˈæplɪkənt/), from the Latin word applicare meaning "to apply", is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to a person who applies or makes a formal request for something, such as a job, admission, or a grant.
Medical Context
In a medical context, an applicant often refers to an individual who is applying for a medical position, such as a residency, fellowship, or a job in a healthcare setting. It can also refer to a person applying for medical school or other healthcare-related educational programs.
The applicant is usually required to submit various documents, such as a resume or curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. They may also need to complete an interview process. The selection process varies depending on the specific requirements of the institution or program.
Related Terms
- Application Process: The series of actions that an applicant must take in order to apply for a position or program.
- Curriculum Vitae: A detailed document highlighting an individual's professional and academic history.
- Letter of Recommendation: A letter written by a person who knows the applicant professionally or academically, vouching for their skills, character, and suitability for the position or program they are applying for.
- Medical School: An educational institution where students are trained to become medical professionals.
- Residency (medicine): A stage of graduate medical training where a physician, or resident, practices medicine under the supervision of a licensed doctor.
- Fellowship (medicine): A period of medical training that a doctor or a medical student undertakes after completing their residency.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Applicant
- Wikipedia's article - Applicant
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