Houseman (Noun)
Meaning
An advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young doctor was excited to start his houseman year, eager to put his medical knowledge into practice.
- After completing medical school, she was appointed as a houseman at a prestigious hospital in London.
- As a houseman, he was responsible for conducting ward rounds and taking medical histories from patients.
- The hospital's houseman program was highly competitive, with only a handful of spots available each year.
- During his houseman year, he worked closely with experienced consultants to develop his clinical skills and judgment.