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What was the first college in UCSC?
Cowell College
What organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?
This medical specialty primarily deals with the healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents.
Pediatrics
What is the typical length of the medical school application cycle including when you first begin studying for the mcat up until you finish interviews?
14 months
Argentina and France
What was the mascot of UCSC before Sammy the Slug?
Sea Lion
What is the biggest organ (human body)?
Skin
This medical specialty focuses on the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiology
The standardized test used for medical school admissions
MCAT
Who is the most followed person on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is the name of the area on a fire road below Cowell College that has reports of ghostly apparitions?
The Haunted Meadows
This medical speciality focuses on the evaluation and treatment of all types of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system
Neurology
When requesting a letter of recommendation, what is the name of the document(s) you should provide your recommenders that outlines your achievements, goals, and qualification?
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avatar
How many years ago did humans first arrive to the property that is now the UCSC campus?
12,000-16,000 years ago
What are the 7 levels of classification?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Ophthalmology
What is the best major for pre-med students?
There is none! Pre-Med students need not study a particular major; they only have to complete the necessary prerequisite courses, which makes Life Sciences majors the most efficient and, therefore, popular. In our opinion, the best major is one that you’re interested in and perform well in.
What year was the first iPhone released?`
2007
Why aren't dogs allowed on campus?
A goat named Samantha. Samantha, who had become besotted with a police horse named Sam and was its constant companion, was killed by a big Shepherd/Lab mix whose owner had brought it to campus for a run.
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
Masseter
This medical specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Rheumatology
How long is the MCAT?
7.5 hours
The Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014 raised awareness for which cause?
ALS