The “Housemen”

Of housemen trainee doctors City of Ottawa Archives MG038

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1939

Of housemen trainee doctors City of Ottawa Archives MG038

DID YOU KNOW? Physicians in training were known as “Housemen”  

Long before they were referred to as interns, recent medical school graduates were known as “housemen”. They were involved in the direct care of patients under the supervision of more experience medical professionals. 

Photo Credit: City of Ottawa Archives MG038-5-2 CA027999

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