Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
houseman
noun
/ˈhaʊs.mən/
Definition
A medical practitioner in training who works in a hospital.
Examples
- The houseman was eager to learn from the senior doctors during his first rotation in surgery.
- As a houseman, he worked long hours but gained invaluable experience in patient care.
- Many housemen face challenging situations but benefit from hands-on training.
Meaning
Housemen are typically recent medical graduates who are in the initial stages of their clinical training and are responsible for various duties in a hospital setting, often rotating through different departments.
Synonyms
- intern
- junior doctor
- resident
