noun
resident physician in specialty training
Obsolete term for a doctor undergoing advanced specialty training after the initial residency. Now replaced by 専攻医.
See also: 専攻医
かつては後期研修医として専門医を目指した。
In the past, one aimed to become a specialist as a resident physician in specialty training.
Modern term for a physician in specialty training, replacing the obsolete 後期研修医.
Compound of 後期 (late period) + 研修医 (medical intern/resident), referring to the later stage of residency training. The term is now obsolete, replaced by 専攻医.