Why Medicine?
Why do many people choose a career in medicine?
To help people during vulnerable moments / To help others
What do doctors use to diagnose illness?
Evidence
How long does college usually take for pre-med students?
4 years
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What gas do we breathe in that the body needs?
Oxygen
What three skills does medicine combine?
Communication, leadership, and science
Name two things doctors interpret to understand patient health.
Labs / imaging / patient health history / charting / research / Electronic Health Records
What exam is required before medical school?
MCAT
About how many times does the heart beat per day?
100,000 times
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Alveoli
Why is medicine considered a career of constant learning?
Evolves with new diseases, research, and treatments
Besides treating patients, who do doctors regularly communicate with?
Patients / families
How long is medical school?
4 years
How many chambers does the heart have?
Four
What muscle contracts during inhalation?
Diaphragm
Why is medicine described as “high responsibility, high impact”? (Why do doctors face a lot of pressure?)
Doctors’ decisions directly affect patient outcomes
What system is used to document patient care?
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
What is the name of supervised training after medical school?
Residency
What is the function of heart valves?
Ensure one-way blood flow
How do the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together?
Lungs bring in oxygen; heart delivers it to tissues
What concept is central to every medical decision?
Ethics
Why is documentation important in medicine?
Ensures safe care, continuity, and legal protection
How long does it take total to become a doctor?
About 11–15+ years
Why is the heart called the “engine” of the body?
It powers circulation and oxygen delivery
What happens to breathing rate during exercise?
It increases