Medical Extern (Noun)
Meaning
A nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The medical extern worked closely with the hospital staff to gain hands-on experience in patient care.
- As a medical extern, she was responsible for taking medical histories and performing routine exams under the supervision of a licensed physician.
- The hospital offered a medical extern program for international medical graduates to gain experience in the US healthcare system.
- During his medical externship, he rotated through various departments, including pediatrics, surgery, and emergency medicine.
- The medical extern's duties included assisting with surgeries, attending rounds, and participating in case conferences.