Have you ever heard someone call your doctor a “resident?” Not sure what that means?

A resident is a doctor who:

• Recently graduated from medical school and is training in a specialty area, like suregery or pediatrics
• Completes an additional 3-7 years of training in a cliinic and/or hospital
• Is a liscensed doctor and is supervised by a senior physician

It is important to know that you are in good hands with a resident. But if you are concerned about the way a resident is handling your care, you always have the right to speak to the supervising physician.