The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
THE RESIDENT
PHYSICIANS
Position Coveted by All Young Grad
yates in Medicine.
VERY RESPONSIBLE DUTIES
Tho Life IS One OF Almost Inccssant
Labor, But the Experience Gained
is Worth the While 80 Trained
Nurses Cleans of Sunshine.

Among the most coveted positions with
the young physicians and medical stu
dents, after having conferred upon them
the long-toiled-for title Of Doctor" ano
having drank deep at the fountain Of
surgical science. only lacking in expe-
rience. that they may rise to eminence
and renown ia their chosen profession,
are tho positions Of resident physicians in
the hospitals OF the country,
These responsible Offices are usually
received By appointment by the Board
Of Managers and the time Of service Is
generally confined TO one year At the
expiration OF his time the resident ply
s<lylan reiires. well fitted, both by prac-
teal knowledge Of his work and varied
experiences for any field that he may de-
sire 10 enter.
Seldom is II true that a young physi-
clan. after having advantage of hospi-
tai course fails in his vocation There are
generally two physicians at most hospi-
taols who divide among themselves the
night and gay 0uties. The duties OF
resident are multifarious and require his
continual presence at his post never
knowing at what hour he will be called
having under his care patients in every
condition and all humors.
ASSISTS THE REGULARS.
The patients are in most instance under
the treatment Of some physician in the
city, but In the absence OF the attending
doctor. il IS the office Of the resident 10
render stch treatment as in an emergency
are necessary before the physician in
change Of the case can be called ana ar
rives.
Upon the arrival Of the doctor in charge
the resident physician occupies the posi-
tion Of assistant. and so is at his service
whenever needed. The patients are at al
time unoer the personal supervision OF
the resident physician and # - his first
duty each day TO visit and diagnose the
condition Of each lie keeps a daily re-
cord OF each patients condition showing
the temperature at different intervals.
IL desired the record is turned over TO
the patients physician upon his visit from
which he can Judge the progress Of the
disease. Though 1t Is by no means COM
pulsory tie resident physician is present
and assists at all operations performed I'm
the hospital Upon the arrival Of new
patient he. as soon as possible, diagnoses
the case 20 enable MIN TO understand the
trouble and in emergencies TO prescribe.
UNDER HIS CHARGE.
The drug-rO0m is wholly under his SUI
pervlsion and In most cases he fills all
prescriptions The salary OF q resident
physician is largely paid IA the experience
he gets. il is very seldom, 1T The end
OF a year. he invests his savings in United
states bonds and retres without further
exercising his skill in healing the nation
There Is further recompense TO the over
worked student which is fully realized by
The Board Of Lady Managers. tho nurses
IN Uniform as they are always seem ahc
seem 50 quietly. tenderly and mysteriousiy
busy. 70 one who IS not acquainted with
their restoring influence and their tender
sympathetic care. They are not only an
inspiration to the young resident physi-
clan. but have been often as a glimpse
behind the clouds to many a Respondent
eroaning man and by their ever cheerful
presence. he has been induced TO take
new lease on bis cxistance
II is frequent you hear q physician, who
has had in his early life advantage Of
hospital course say. aside from being the
most profitable 10 him in the mastery OF
his science his year at the hospital was
most pleasant