Pre-MSA
What is the name of the website to register for the MCAT and apply to MD medical Schools?
AAMC
How many PA schools in oregon?
3
How many years of school do you need to become a veterinarian?
8, 4 years of undergrad and 4 years of veterinary.
How many dental schools are there in oregon?
1
What month is women’s history month?
March
What does MD and DO stand for?
DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ) MD (Doctor of Medicine)
What is the test that most PA schools require?
The GRE
What is the veterinary school in Oregon?
Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine (OSU)
How many teeth do regular adults have?
32
What date is women’s physicians day?
Feb 3rd
What procedure of removing one or both ovaries?
Oophorectomy
Give three examples of Direct patient care?
Medical Assistant (MA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I or II), Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech), Other Hospital Tech positions (Ultrasound, Patient Care Tech, etc.), Phlebotomist, Medic or Medical Corpsman, Clinical Dietitian, Physical Therapy Aide
How many hours of clinic work, volunteer or animal experience is needed to get into most veterinary schools?
300-500
What dental specialty focuses on treating misaligned teeth and jaws?
Orthodontist
Name of the woman scientist who discovered the DNA double helix structure?
Dr. Rosalind Franklin
Who is the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
Are physician assistants allowed to prescribe medication?
Yes
Do you have to have a specific degree to get into veterinary school?
No, but they do have class requirements on every veterinary school website and most would prefer a science degree.
At what age do most children start losing their baby teeth?
6
What percentage of the healthcare workforce do women make up?
~70%
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What exam must you pass to become a certified PA?
Physician assistant national certifying exam (PANCE)
What are the differences between a vet technician and a veterinarian?
Vet technicians do dentals, vaccinations and blood draws while veterinarians diagnose, treat and do surgeries.
What is the name of the tool used to remove plaque and tartar from teeth?
Scaler
What did nurse Florence Nightingale implement in hospitals during the Crimean war (1853-1856) that decreased death rates?
She implemented hand washing and other hygiene practices in hospitals