Health Careers
Health Careers II
Application Process
Application Process II
Medical Trivia
100
What is the difference between a Physician and a Surgeon?
Physicians diagnose patients and treat medical conditions, while surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries and diseases.
100
List two examples of healthcare careers aside from doctor, dentist, nursing, and physician assistant.
Occupational Therapist
Physical therapist
Pharmacist
Optometrist
Sonographer
Veterinarian
Speech & Language Therapist
Sports Medicine
Dietitian
100
What is the name of the admissions test used by dental schools in the U.S.?
DAT (Dental Admission Test)
100
What does the AAMC stand for?
Association of American Medical Colleges
100
What type of blood cells fight infections and diseases?
White blood cells
200
What is the longest medical specialty residency?
Neurosurgery, 6-7 years
200
What is the difference between an RN and a BSN in nursing?
BSNs hold a bachelor's degree in nursing while RNs have an associate degree.
200
What is the average total GPA for MD applicants?
What is the average total GPA for MD matriculants?
MD Applicants: 3.64
MD Matriculants: 3.77
Source: AAMC MSAR 2023-2024
200
What does AACOM stand for?
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
200
What is the most common blood type?
O+
300
What can you do with a degree in public health?
Epidemiologist
Public Health Analyst / Advisor
300
What exam must nurses take to become licensed in the U.S.?
NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination)
300
List five examples of certifications that pre-med students can participate in for clinical / direct patient care experience.
EKG Technician
Medical Scribe
Emergency Medical Responder / Paramedic
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomist
Patient Care Technician
300
List four components of the medical school application.
Personal Statement
Primary Application
Secondary Application
Letters of Recommendation
300
What is the process used to treat kidneys by removing excess water, solutes, and toxins called?
Dialysis
400
What degree is needed to become a Nurse Practitioner?
Master's or post-master's degree
400
What is one difference between a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and a Physician's Assistant (PA)?
400
What is the average total GPA for DO applicants?
What is the average total GPA for DO matriculants?
DO Applicants: 3.55
MD Matriculants: 3.61
Source: AACOM MSAR 2023-2024
400
List two examples of extracurriculars pre-meds can participate in.
Research, leadership, community service, volunteering, clinical experience, job, hobbies/passion projects
400
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive what?
Excessive sweating
500
What degree(s) is needed to become a physician-scientist and how long is it?
MD/PhD or DO/PhD (7-8 years)
500
What is the difference between an Internal Medicine doctor vs Family Medicine doctor?
Both family medicine and internal medicine are primary care specialties, but family physicians treat patients of all ages (birth to death) while internal medicine doctors treat adults (18 years or older)
500
How many DO schools are in the United States?
41
500
What does DO stand for?
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
500
What is the name for the class of pain relievers that includes ibuprofen and naproxen?
NSAID's (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)