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Non consultant hospital doctor

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Non-consultant hospital doctor (NCHD) is a term used in Ireland to describe qualified medical practitioners who work under the (direct or nominal) supervision of a consultant in a particular speciality.

Grades

NCHD grades in order, from most junior to most senior:

  • intern (post-graduate year 1)
  • senior house officer (PGY 2-3)
  • registrar/senior registrar (defunct)/specialist registrar (PGY 4+)
  • fellow (PGY variable)
  • After completion of specialist registrar training, doctors are qualified to take up consultant posts.

    References

    Non-consultant hospital doctor Wikipedia