LMSA+
What does LMSA+ stand for?
Latino Medical Student Association PLUS
What was NMDP formerly known as?
Be the Match or National Marrow Donor Program (both are correct)
Name five warning signs of leukemia
A doctor assumes a patient’s pain isn’t as severe as they describe it because of their racial background. What barrier is this?
Bias & Stereotyping
Name a building
Hopefully you can answer this
True or False?: You HAVE to identify as Hispanic/Latino/a/x to support the mission of LMSA+
FALSE.
You don't have to be Hispanic/Latino/a/x to be part of LMSA+, we are here to support minorities throughout their pre-med/pre-health journey!
Name three conditions that disqualify a person from becoming a blood stem cell donor
Blood cancer, organ recipient, autoimmune disorders, age, HIV etc.
What kind of condition is sickle cell disease (related to cause)
Recessive genetic condition
A patient cannot afford the medication prescribed by their doctor. What type of barrier to healthcare does this represent?
Financial barriers
Name a minor at SBU that is not offered as a major
AAS, Health, Medicine and Society, Optics etc.
What is one major goal of LMSA+?
Promoting representation
OR
Mentorship + Resources
OR
Support for Latino/a/x students interested in healthcare.
What does HLA marker stand for
Human leukocyte antigen
How many "rare" blood types are there?
300+
A patient has difficulty explaining their symptoms because they are not comfortable communicating in English. What barrier is this an example of?
Language & Communication
What year was SBU established?
1957
LMSA+ focuses on supporting students interested in what field?
Healthcare / Medicine
Who are Graziella and Landon?
Graziella = Account Manager
Landon = Member Recruitment Coordinator
(Big NMDP staff)
One out of every ______ babies born in the US have SCID
1/50,000
A patient avoids speaking openly with their provider because they previously experienced discrimination in healthcare. What barrier does this represent?
Trust & Past Experiences
How many residence halls are on campus?
32
Why is representation important in healthcare?
It can help improve communication, trust, and representation for patients from different backgrounds.
What is a blood stem cell donation from a non-self-donor called
Allogeneic blood or marrow transplant (includes related donors, unrelated donors and umbilical stem cells)
What color is the blood of Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda?
Blue! (Horseshoe crab)
A healthcare worker experiences racial discrimination from coworkers, which begins affecting their work environment and opportunities. What barrier is this?
Workplace discrimination
Name the seven most popular majors at SBU (you must name ALL SEVEN). No partial credit, lock in guys >:|