Fellow
Fellow
Fellow (/ˈfɛloʊ/) is a term used in the medical field to denote a physician who has completed their residency and is undergoing further training in a specialized area. The term is derived from the Old English fēolaga, meaning partner or colleague.
Etymology
The term Fellow originates from the Old English fēolaga, which is a compound of fēo meaning "money" and laga meaning "lay down, deposit". Over time, the term evolved to mean a partner or colleague, and in the context of medicine, it refers to a physician who is undergoing further training after completing their residency.
Related Terms
- Residency: A stage of graduate medical training where a physician (or dentist, pharmacist, or podiatrist) practices medicine under the supervision of a fully licensed physician.
- Specialty: A branch of medicine that a physician focuses on during their residency. There are numerous specialties, such as cardiology, dermatology, and neurology, among others.
- Subspecialty: A narrow field within a specialty that a physician may choose to pursue after completing their residency. For example, a cardiologist may choose to subspecialize in interventional cardiology.
- Board Certification: A process that a physician must go through to become certified in their specialty or subspecialty. This usually involves passing an exam and meeting other requirements set by the certifying board.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fellow
- Wikipedia's article - Fellow
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