MCAT
This subatomic particle determines the identity of an element.
(Hint: Subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.)
What is a proton?
Oh no, you've broken a bone! Don't worry, I'll help you heal it (you'll need a cast for 6-8 weeks though).
What is Orthopedics?
This is the number of years I spend on my undergraduate degree before I can apply to medical school.
What is 4?
This insurance company will cover my emergency room visits, but they may not cover an overnight stay in the hospital.
What is your Insurance?
What do medical doctors do?
What is (answer may vary)?
They help to treat patients in a variety of settings to improve their health. They have many roles including examining symptoms, interpreting lab results and prescribing medication or treatment. Doctors undergo years of education before qualifying.
A 2 kg object is pushed with a net force of 10 N. What is the resulting acceleration?
(Hint: Force = mass * acceleration)
(answer units = m/s2)
What is 5 m/s2
a = F/m -> 10 N / 2 kg = 5 m/s2
I listen to the woes of the heart, and its thumps do not evade me.
What is Cardiology?
This number shows how well I've done academically (on a scale of 1-4); the higher, the better!
What is a GPA (Grade Point Average)?
What is your network/in-network?
This is a skill I need to become a medical doctor.
What is (answer may vary)?
Multiple options such as team work, problem solving, good communication, quick decision making, emotional intelligence, etc.
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, acts to lower blood glucose levels.
What is insulin?
Are you making sure you're wearing SPF 30 sunscreen? Skin cancer is a terrible way to go.
What is Dermatology?
This is the admissions test I have to take before applying to medical school.
Your state, zip code, cost of living, and availability of doctors all fall under this category of affecting your hospital bill.
What is Where you live?
These are two locations where a doctor may work.
What are (answers may vary)?
Any two from: hospitals, local general practitioner centers, military service, sports teams, research labs.
This guy developed a classic experiment demonstrating classical conditioning, by teaching dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell.
Who is Pavlov?
If I do surgery in this specialty, I'll definitely make the most money compared to my peers.
What is Neurology?
(Bonus +100 points if you guess neurosurgery)
This is the program I match into that determines the type of medicine I specialize in.
What is Residency?
A hospital may be more expensive than a physician's office, but if I'm having a heart attack, I definitely need to go to the Emergency Room.
What is Where you go?
Most doctors work over ___ hours a week.
What is 40?
A peptide bond forms between _____ when forming a protein.
What are two amino acids?
I'm here, I'm there, I'm everywhere! I've got to be quick, and make sure you're ah, ah, ah, ah, staying alive, staying alive.
What is Emergency Medicine?
These are the exams I need to take in order to become a fully licensed physician!
What are the Board Exams/USMLE/ COMLEX?
You're charging me $10,000 for one night in the hospital? That can't be right, please show me an itemized list of what you're charging me for. Or at least, let's talk about it, yeah?
What is How you negotiate?
This is how long it takes to become a doctor in the US (after graduating high school).
What is 11-15 years?
With no fellowship. 12-18 years may also be accepted if including fellowship.