Which Is First Fellowship or Residency?

The first year of training after medical school is called an internship, or more commonly it is called first year of residency or PGY-1 (Post-Graduate Year-1). The following years are called PGY-2, PGY-3, etc. The training that is done after a residency (in a subspecialty) is usually called a fellowship.

Is residency the same as fellowship?

Residency is done after graduation and internship while Fellowship is done after residency. ... Residency is additional training on an individual's chosen field of specialization while Fellowship is further training on his specialization.

Is a fellowship before or after residency?

A Fellowship is the period of medical training, in the United States and Canada, that a physician, dentist, or veterinarian may undertake after completing a specialty training program (residency). During this time (usually more than one year), the physician is known as a fellow.