Medicine
Name 2 body systems a medical doctor treats?
Circulatory system / Cardiovascular system
Digestive system and Excretory system
Endocrine system
Integumentary system / Exocrine system
Immune system and lymphatic system
Muscular system
Nervous system
Renal system and Urinary system
Reproductive system
Respiratory system
Skeletal System
What is another word for medical doctor?
Physician or medical practitioner
True or False
You should go to a clinic if you have just gotten into a car crash and broken several bones?
False, you should immediately seek help in a hospital for more advanced care.
What is the average salary for a medical doctor?
Above $200,000
True/False
Medicine in this presentation refers to things like pills and cough syrup
False
Two examples of specialties medical doctors can specialize in
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Cardiology
Sports Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Neurology
Surgery
Internal Medicine
An example of a blood test medical doctors might perform
Blood count, blood glucose (sugar), cholesterol, etc..
What type of setting to medical doctors work?
Who is your JDA Program Coordinator?
FUSD: Shawna Rogers
JDA: Stephanie Huerta Alvarez
True/False
Medical Doctors can prescribe medication to patients
True
Why would a medical doctor refer you to a specialist?
Because specialists have additional training in a specific group of people, disease or philosophy to treat the issue occurring.
Ex: If you have a heart condition, your medical doctor might refer you to see a cardiologist which is a heart specialist doctor.
What would be a reason one medical doctor makes more than another?
Specialty
Certifications and additional skills
Number of years you have spent in your profession
Location of practice
What medical school is JDA associated with?
UC San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine
What type of degree does a doctor who practices medicine hold?
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
During a physical exam, what would a medical doctor check?
Vitals such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, height and weight. Check lungs for breathing, heart sounds, ears, nose and mouth. Check your spine for any curvature and talk to patient about any other issues.
True or False
You do NOT need to go to medical school to become a doctor
False, you do need to complete medical school training to be a doctor in the US.
Define what medicine is in terms of patient care?
The science and art dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease
Define what a medical doctor is
A person trained and licensed to practice medicine
What is a diagnostic test?
A diagnostic tests helps to determine a disease diagnosis such as tuberculosis, COVID-19, influenza (flu) or a sexually transmitted disease like HIV.
What are the first two steps in your education you must complete to become a medical doctor?
Step 1: Earn a 4-year college degree
Step 2: Complete a 4-year medical school program