Rank
Rank (medical term)
Rank (/ræŋk/), in the context of medicine, refers to the hierarchical level of a medical professional within a healthcare organization or system. The term is derived from the Old French ranc, meaning "row, line or series".
Etymology
The term "rank" has its origins in the Old French ranc, which was used to denote a row or line of people, and by extension, a social or official position within a hierarchy. The term was adopted into Middle English as rank, and has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Medical hierarchy: The structured system of ranks within a healthcare organization or system.
- Attending physician: A doctor who has completed their residency and fellowship training and is fully qualified to practice medicine in their chosen specialty. This is one of the highest ranks within the medical hierarchy.
- Resident physician: A doctor who has completed medical school and is undergoing further training in a specialized area of medicine. This is a middle rank within the medical hierarchy.
- Intern: A doctor who has recently graduated from medical school and is undergoing their first year of postgraduate training. This is one of the lowest ranks within the medical hierarchy.
- Medical student: An individual who is studying to become a doctor. This is the lowest rank within the medical hierarchy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rank
- Wikipedia's article - Rank
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