PL 1 definition

[docmartin]

Does anyone know what the "PL" of the PL-1 (intern) year stands for? Post-laureate? I know that PGY-1 is short for Post Graduate Year, but why not call us PGY-1 instead of PL-1? Does PL only refer to pediatric residents?

Thanks

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[jackjinju]

Does anyone know what the "PL" of the PL-1 (intern) year stands for? Post-laureate? I know that PGY-1 is short for Post Graduate Year, but why not call us PGY-1 instead of PL-1? Does PL only refer to pediatric residents?

Thanks

Pediatric Level-1