resident

resident /res·i·dent/ (rez´ĭ-dent)

1. resident physician.

2. being or pertaining to such a physician.

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res·i·dent (rz-dnt)

n.

A physician during residency.

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resident

[rez′idənt]

Etymology: L, residere, to remain

1 a physician in one of the postgraduate years of clinical training after the first, or internship, year. The length of residency varies according to the specialty. See also PGY.

2 a person who receives inpatient care in a long-term care facility.

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resident,

n a graduate and licensed dental professional or physician who has completed an internship and is serving in the hospital while pursuing advanced didactic and clinical studies in special disciplines of knowledge.

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resident

a graduate and licensed veterinarian receiving training in a specialty in a hospital.

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resident

Registrar A physician who has completed medical school and internship, and is receiving training in a specialty. See Residency.