| Aspect | Graduate Physician | Medical Resident |
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| Credentials | Medical degree (MD or DO), completion of medical school | Medical degree (MD or DO), licensed to practice medicine, in residency training |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, outpatient settings, supervised clinical environments | Hospitals, clinics, inpatient and outpatient settings, under supervision |
| Role & Responsibilities | Learning and observing, assisting in patient care, gaining practical experience | Performing patient exams, diagnosing, treating, and managing patient care under supervision |
Graduate Physicians are recent medical school graduates gaining practical experience, while Medical Residents are licensed doctors in specialized training. Both roles work in clinical settings, but residents have more hands-on responsibilities and are further along in their medical training.