resident doctor UK /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt ˈdɒktə/US /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt ˈdɑktɚ/ noun2 •(UK) A qualified, practicing doctor who has completed graduate medical education and is undergoing postgraduate training.I was attended to by a resident doctor. •Any resident physician (medical resident) in any country. formsresident doctors