House Physician (Noun)
Meaning
A physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital; "the resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young doctor was thrilled to be accepted as a house physician at the prestigious hospital, where she would be working alongside some of the best medical minds in the country.
- After completing medical school, he moved to the city to start his residency as a house physician at a busy urban hospital.
- As a house physician, she was responsible for conducting rounds, taking medical histories, and performing routine procedures on her patients.
- The hospital's house physicians were known for their exceptional skills and dedication to patient care, and were highly respected by the medical community.
- During her internship as a house physician, she worked closely with the hospital's medical staff to develop her clinical skills and gain hands-on experience in patient care.