Medical interns (first-year residents) and residents (second-to fourth-year residents) in France are junior medical staff in charge of overseeing up to 200 medicine beds during night shifts, with no direct supervision from peers, fellows, or attendings. They handle a wide range of medical situations from common situations to more serious conditions. Typically, one attending physician is available over the phone, although the attending physician is usually not a member of the primary team. For life-threatening conditions, overnight staff contact the Intensive Care Unit team which is available 24/7.
