🩺 Medical Basics
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What type of doctor treats children?
Pediatrician
What is the place called where patients go for emergency care?
Emergency Room (ER)
Do you have to major in biology to go to medical school?
No
What does a vaccine help your body do?
Build immunity
What are the tiny blood vessels where oxygen exchange happens?
Capillaries
What healthcare professional studies diseases in a lab to help diagnose patients?
Pathologist
What does “HIPAA” protect?
Patient privacy
What exam do students take to apply to medical school?
MCAT
What global event in 2020 increased awareness about public health?
COVID-19 pandemic
What does “BP” stand for in healthcare?
Blood Pressure
What career focuses on preventing disease in communities rather than treating individuals?
Public health professional
What is residency in medicine?
Training after medical school
Name one thing that strengthens a pre-med college application.
Research, volunteering, leadership, shadowing, etc.
What organization in the U.S. helps control and prevent diseases?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What system of the body fights infections?
The immune system
What medical professional interprets X-rays and MRIs?
Radiologist
What is the difference between primary care and specialty care?
Primary care = general doctor; Specialty = focused field
What is shadowing?
Observing a healthcare professional at work
What does epidemiology study?
How diseases spread in populations
What is the term for a doctor who performs surgery?
A surgeon
Name one non-physician healthcare career that still works directly with patients.
Examples: Nurse, PA, Physical Therapist, EMT, etc.
What is informed consent?
When a patient agrees to treatment after understanding risks and benefits
Why is leadership important for medical school applications?
Shows responsibility, initiative, teamwork
Name one factor besides medicine that affects health outcomes.
Income, education, environment, access to care, etc.