Clerkship
(noun)
- A period of work or training undertaken by a medical graduate in a hospital as a step towards becoming a doctor.
- A position or job as a clerk.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense "office of a clerk"): from clerk + -ship.
Examples:
- The clerkship program provided hands-on training in various medical specialties.
- After completing his clerkship, the young doctor was ready to practice medicine.
- The medical student was thrilled to have been offered a clerkship in pediatrics.
- The clerkship gave the young doctor a chance to gain experience and develop his skills.
- The recent graduate was eager to start their clerkship in the prestigious law firm.