General Doctor
How many years is the typical education period for general doctors?
10-12 years on average
What does OB/GYN stand for, and what do they do?
Ostetrician-Gynecologists are a type of physician who specializes in female reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. They provide care for labor and delivery, pap smears, STI testing, and hormonal care
What national exam must you pass to become a psychologist?
The EPPP, or the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
What type of cut is used on the skin for a C-section?
A bikini cut! This method is used because it results in less visible scarring and is less painful.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin! Weighing in at about 3-4 kg -> 8-10 lb
Fellowship is needed to become a General doctor, true or false?
False, Fellowship is an optional training that physicians can take after residency to specialize in a specific field!
How fast can a C-section take, incisions alone?
5 to 10 minutes!
What is the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists, as stated on the slides?
Psychiatrists focus on prescribing medication, while Psychologists focus on research and therapy.
What did you need to sketch for the first Pre-Med club meeting?
A human's upper internal organs!
How many bones are in the human body?
206! (Fun Fact: Babies are born with 270 bones that fuse when they get bigger!)
What is one of the four skills and qualities of being a general doctor within the "career of the day" slides that can apply to all careers in the medical field, and many more?
Communication, Clinical competence, Empathy, and problem-solving.
What is one of the four skills and qualities of being an OB/GYN within the "Career of the day" slides?
Medical knowledge, Surgical proficiency, Obstetric care, and problem-solving!
What does a Clinical Psychologist do?
They diagnose and treat mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.
What objects were used as the forecepts during our Play-Doh C-section activity last meeting?
Toothpicks!
Blood makes up 38% of body weight. True or False?
False! Blood only makes up 8% of your overall body weight.
Internal medicine CAN be offered to people other than adults, True or False?
False, though Internal medicine is very similar to family medicine, its primary difference is that it is only done with adults.
What types of surgeries do OB/GYNs typically do, as written on the slides?
Removal of ovarian cysts, tubal ligation, and the removal of uterine fibroids.
One of the Skills and Qualities stated on the slides is medical professionalism. True or False?
False! Still needed, but not stated on the slides.
What is the most difficult layer to cut during a C-section?
The fascia, which is a layer of connective tissue located under the stomach fat.
How many muscles (on average) are used while the human body is walking?
200! From toes to hips to abs, making it a full-body activity!
What is the annual salary for a General Doctor in the 25th percentile, as written on the slides? (Closest answer wins!)
77k!
How many years in total does it take to become a Maternal-Fetal OB/GYN with a full-paying salary?
Roughly 15 years!
What specialized Psychologist has the highest annual salary, as written on the slides? (2 possible Answers)
Neuropsychology or Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Most C-sections use a horizontal 'bikini' cut. In what rare emergency would a surgeon choose to make a vertical cut from the belly button down instead?
Extreme prematurity, Fetal distress, Transverse lie (The baby is lying sideways, so it's not easy to reach), or maternal obesity.
Sweat is odorless. True or False?
TRUE! The body odor actually comes from bacteria interacting with your sweat.