The medical resident
Example: The medical resident works hard in the hospital every day.
Definition
The medical resident is a physician who has graduated from medical school and is undergoing specialized training in a hospital to gain practical experience and expertise in a particular field of medicine.
Etymology
The term "medical resident" originates from the practice of doctors living or 'residing' within the hospital during their training period. This residency system began in the early 20th century to ensure that doctors gained intensive, hands-on experience under supervision.
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"The medical resident" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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