One of newton's laws, this is what net force equals
What is mass * acceleration (Fnet = m*a)
100
This essay is where you describe "why do you want to be a doctor"
What is the personal statement.
100
Usually contracted at an early age, this disease makes you itchy all over. But don't itch it, it will leave a scar.
What is chicken pox. (Candy bonus, can you name the virus?)
100
Prior to becoming a member of AED, you need to make sure to set up one of these. (you've all done this)
What is an interview with an officer.
100
These are the names of two of the three gentlemen who won the nobel prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1962 for their characterization of the structure of DNA.
Who are James Watson and Francis Crick
200
This infectious agent contains DNA or RNA and cannot replicate on its own.
What is a virus!
200
This is what you receive from specific schools after your primary AMCAS application has been verified.
What is a secondary application
200
This is a skin pigmentation disorder in which pigment is lost leaving patches of white skin.
What is Vitiligo.
200
The Denver Broncos are the favorite football team of this officer. (S)he was just accepted to a D.O. school in the mile high city.
Who is Kameron Firouzi (Mr. President, CONGRATS!)
200
This German scientist is accredited with the characterization of a specific cycle that occurs during the aerobic metabolism of glucose.
Who is Hans Krebs for the characterization of the citric acid cycle (or Krebs cycle)
300
This cohesive property of water is what allows you to "over-fill" a glass.
What is surface tension
300
This is a relatively new type of interview process developed to get interviewees moving between several different groups of interviewers throughout the day.
What are Multiple mini interviews (MMIs). Look it up!!!
300
This autoimmune disorder can cause rashes, fatigue and hair loss and is what Dr. Gregory House is talking about when he says "it's never _____"
What is Lupus.
300
How many of your current officers are seniors, graduating in June of 2012?
3.
300
This scientist was the first to discredit the widely accepted plum pudding model of atom.
Who is Earnest Rutherford
(nuclear scattering experiments --> positively charged nucleus)
400
After fertilization occurs, a zygote begins to divide and form 3 specific germ layers. This is the germ layer from which the central nervous system is derived.
What is the ectoderm.
400
This is the maximum number of work and activities you can input into your AMCAS application.
What is 15 work/activity experiences.
400
This disease is characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. It is tested for heavily during elementary school years.
What is Scoliosis.
400
This is the number of officer positions available.
What is 8 officer positions.
400
This man is behavioral psychologist accredited with the discovery of classical conditioning. (bonus if you can name his famous experiment)
Who is Ivan Pavlov?
500
This is the other name for a DNA dependent DNA polymerase
What is a Reverse Transcriptase
500
About how long should you study for your MCAT's before you take them?
As long as you need to do your best!
500
This neurodegenerative disease is caused by the degeneration of the substantia nigral dopamanergic input into the basal ganglia of the brain. It can be treated deep brain stimulation (DBS) as well as with the drug L-DOPA.
What is Parkinson's Disease
500
This is the year the UW chapter of AED was founded!
What is 1946!
500
This is the name of the behavior exhibited by young ducklings shortly after they break free of their shell. It is because of this behavior that they recognize their mother and follow her around everywhere.
What is imprinting? (Candy bonus for naming the scientist who discovered it!)