Internship (medicine)
Internship (medicine)
An Internship (pronounced in-terhn-ship) in the field of medicine is a postgraduate training period that a newly graduated doctor must undergo before they can practice medicine independently. The term originates from the Latin internus, meaning "internal" or "within", and the English suffix -ship, denoting a state or condition.
Overview
The internship period is a critical phase in a doctor's career, as it provides them with the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired during their medical school years to real-life clinical situations. It is a period of supervised practice where the intern, also known as a resident, is expected to learn and develop the necessary skills to become a competent and efficient healthcare provider.
Structure
The structure of a medical internship varies from country to country. In some countries, such as the United States, the internship is the first year of residency, while in others, like the United Kingdom, it is a separate year of training that precedes the residency. The internship typically involves rotations through various medical and surgical specialties, allowing the intern to gain a broad range of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
During their internship, medical interns are responsible for a variety of tasks, including patient care, medical record keeping, and communication with other healthcare professionals. They are also expected to participate in medical research and continuing education activities.
Related Terms
- Residency (medicine): A period of medical training that follows the internship.
- Fellowship (medicine): A period of specialized training that follows the residency.
- Attending physician: A doctor who has completed their residency and fellowship training and is fully qualified to practice medicine independently.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Internship (medicine)
- Wikipedia's article - Internship (medicine)
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