What is the Medical Term Extern Mean and What is Their Role in Healthcare?
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A 2016 study found that an estimated 58.7% of all fourth-year medical students participate in visiting rotations, often called externships, to gain practical experience [1.7.1]. But **what is the medical term extern mean?** It refers to a student undergoing short-term, hands-on training in a healthcare setting [1.2.1, 1.2.4].
