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What is a "residency"?

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Hamza S.’s Answer

Wonderful questions Mireia, first of all my name is Hamza Haqqi M.A PHR I am a private ACT prep advisor. My students that are Pre-Medical are planning on going into Medical schools after 4 years of undergraduate education. These kids are very ambitious b/c after undergrad they will embark on 4 years of medical school and after that comes your question "residency" is the time when a newly minted doctor. Residency is a stage of graduate medical training. It is done in a hospital or clinic under the direct or indirect supervision of an attending physician. After residency in a speciality the individual is free to practice as a physician. Hope that helps!


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Rachel’s Answer

This is the "real life" training that you get after having graduated from medical school. For a surgeon, this is the time when you learn how to operate on a patient to fix a problem.
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Richard’s Answer

After medical school physicians complete a residency for additional training. These can last 3-6 years and are sometimes followed by an additional year or two of fellowship subspecialty training.

Residency and fellowship is the time when you master your specialty. Very few physicians go into a practice with only a 4 year medical school degree and 1 year internship.
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Lashay’s Answer

Great question. In its most basic description, a residency is hands on experience while still in student status. It will require a certain length of time. Often the college that you attend will help to place you in a practice in which to gain direct experience. It is pass or fail and can determine whether or not you graduate. I hope this helps you. Good luck in your studies!
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