Extern for Dummies

Alright, so, "Extern" is a word that's not too complex, but it can have a few meanings. One of the meanings of "Extern" is someone who is a student or a recent graduate working in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare setting to gain practical experience. Basically, it's like being an apprentice in the medical field, getting real-life experience to learn more about how things work in a healthcare setting. Another meaning of "Extern" is someone who is from outside a particular organization or system, like a company, school, or community. So, if you're from a different school and you come to visit our school, you could be considered an "extern" because you're not from our school, you're from the outside.

So, let's break it down a bit more. When we talk about an "extern" in a medical setting, it's like when you're learning how to ride a bike. You can read all the books and watch all the videos about how to ride a bike, but until you actually get on the bike and start pedaling, you won't really understand how it all works. That's what an "extern" does in a hospital or clinic – they're getting hands-on experience to really understand how things work in a healthcare setting.

When we talk about an "extern" from the outside, it's like if someone from a different country came to visit your school. They're not from your school, they're not part of your everyday routines and activities, but they're still welcome to come in and see how things work.

So, to sum it all up, "Extern" can mean someone who is training in a healthcare setting or someone who is from outside of a particular organization or system. It's kind of like being an apprentice in the medical field or being a visitor from the outside in a different setting. Cool, right?