1. Plural of interne; medical doctors or advanced students who work in a hospital under supervision to gain practical experience.
Usage: Also spelled 'interns' in modern usage; 'interne' is an older or alternative spelling.; Primarily used in medical and healthcare contexts.

Examples

• The hospital hired several internes for the summer program.
• The internes worked long hours in the emergency department.
• Many internes go on to become licensed physicians.
• The internes shadowed experienced doctors during their rotations.