noun
specialty training (for doctors)
Refers to the advanced clinical training period after the initial two-year mandatory clinical training in Japan. Used in medical education contexts.
後期臨床研修では、専門分野の知識と技術を深めます。
In specialty training, doctors deepen their knowledge and skills in their chosen field.
彼は後期臨床研修を終えて、循環器内科の専門医になった。
After completing his specialty training, he became a board-certified cardiologist.
初期臨床研修 is the initial two-year mandatory clinical training for new doctors, while 後期臨床研修 is the subsequent specialty training.
Compound of 後期 (latter period) + 臨床 (clinical) + 研修 (training). A modern term from the Japanese medical education system.