THE MCAT and Applying to Medical School
What month does the primary application for medical school usually open for submission?
June
How many years are the shortest residency programs?
3 years
What is the electronic geometric of a central atom with 3 regions of electron density?
What does the prefix myo- mean?
Muscle
What is the pattern on Derek's scrub cap?
Ferry Boats
What does the abbreviation CARS stand for?
How long is an anesthesiology residency?
4 years
Which of the following are considered terminal functional groups? (more than one may apply)
Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids
Aldehydes and Carboxylic Acids
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation
What is the name of the hospital in Grey's Anatomy?
Grey Sloan Memorial
What are the 4 sections of the MCAT?
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Psychological/Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior, CARS
What is a first year resident commonly called, if they are in the PGY-1 what does that stand for?
Intern
Post graduate year
A _____ consists of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate salt or weak base and its conjugate salt and they resist larger fluctuations in pH
Buffer Solution
What is an example of a medical term for the word bruise?
Ecchymosis or Contusion
Who plays Dr. Shaun Murphy in The Good Doctor?
Freddie Highmore
In the activities section of the primary medical school application how many "activities" can you list?
15
What is the path to become a nephrologist and what is a nephrologist?
Medical School (4 years) -- Internal Medicine Residency (3 years) -- Nephrology Fellowship -- Medical Speciality focused on kidneys
List the structures in the respiratory pathway from where air enters from nares to alveoli (there are 8 structures including the first and last)
Nares - Nasal Cavity - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea - Bronchi - Bronchioles - Alveoli
An individual is experiencing an episode of synchronous diaphragmatic fluttering, what is wrong with the patient?
They have the hiccups!
J.D. in scrubs carries a Monopoly piece around for good luck, what is the piece?
Top Hat
How many characters are allowed in the personal comments essay?
5300
What do we commonly call otolaryngologists and how long is the residency?
Ear/Nose/Throat, 5 years
What is the peripheral nervous system made up of? And explain the subdivisions of the PNS
The PNS is made up of nerve tissue and fibers outside the brain and spinal cord. It connects the CNS to the rest of the body and is divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Somatic - consists of sensory and motor neurons distributed throughout skin, joints, and muscles. Autonomic - regulates heartbeat, respiration, digestion and glandular secretions. These functions are automatic and independent of conscious control.
DAILY DOUBLE
Often times when medical staff are taking a medical history they use the acronym OPQRST to ask relevant questions. What does this stand for?
O - onset
P - provacation
Q - quality
R - radiation/region
S - severity
T - time
What was the name of the award that Meredith's mom earned? What is her name?
Harper Avery Award
Ellis Grey