medical training

Becoming a physician

Medical training is the education and practical experience required to become a physician or other healthcare professional.

It typically includes years of academic study followed by supervised clinical work: She's still in medical training—three more years of residency.

The term covers everything from medical school through fellowship, emphasizing hands-on patient care alongside formal instruction.

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