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resident physician
A doctor after completing medical studies who is undergoing specialist training and works under the supervision of an experienced doctor.
Der junge Assistenzarzt arbeitet auf der kardiologischen Station des Krankenhauses.
The young resident physician works on the cardiology ward of the hospital.
The word is made up of 'Assistenz' (assistance) and 'Arzt' (doctor). So it literally describes a doctor who assists, that is, helps a more experienced doctor with their work.
Als Assistenzarzt sammelt man wertvolle praktische Erfahrungen.
As a resident physician, you gain valuable practical experience.
The term refers to a fixed phase in a medical career in Germany. After medical school, doctors work for several years as 'Assistenzärzte' (resident physicians) in order to specialize in a field and become specialists.
Sie macht ihre Weiterbildung zur Chirurgin als Assistenzärztin in einer großen Klinik.
She is completing her training as a surgeon as a resident physician in a large clinic.
Common phrases are 'als Assistenzarzt arbeiten' (to work as a resident physician), 'eine Stelle als Assistenzarzt haben' (to have a position as a resident physician), or 'seine Zeit als Assistenzarzt absolvieren' (to complete one's time as a resident physician).
Er arbeitet seit zwei Jahren als Assistenzarzt in der Inneren Medizin.
He has been working as a resident physician in internal medicine for two years.
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'der Arzt' and 'der Assistenzarzt' both refer to people who have studied medicine and treat patients. 'Arzt' is the general term. 'Assistenzarzt' is more specific and describes a particular professional stage: this person works after medical school while training to become a specialist, usually in a hospital and under the supervision of experienced doctors. Learners may confuse the words because a resident physician is also a doctor. If the exact position is not important, you say 'Arzt'. If it is about the hierarchy or training in a hospital, 'Assistenzarzt' fits better.
Auf der Station hat ein Assistenzarzt die ersten Fragen zur Operation beantwortet.
On the ward, a resident physician answered the first questions about the operation.
Der Arzt erklärt dem Patienten, welche Medikamente er nehmen soll.
The doctor explains to the patient which medications he should take.