UAB
What are UAB's school colors
Green and gold
What does the "MED" in MEDLIFE stand for?
Medicine
Education
Development
Is MEDLIFE a non-profit organization? (Yes or No)
Yes
What does SLT stand for in MEDLIFE?
Service Learning Trip
What is the name of the molecule that carries oxygen in your blood?
Hemoglobin
What is UAB's mascot
Blaze the Dragon
What is MEDLIFE's overall mission?
To fight poverty through healthcare, education, and development
What country is home to MEDLIFE’s headquarters?
Peru
Name one country where you can go on a MEDLIFE SLT.
Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania, etc.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Who is the president of UAB's MEDLIFE chapter this year?
Audrey
Name one of the 3 pillars of MEDLIFE's missions (Hint: they are in the name)
Medicine, Education, or Development
In what year was MEDLIFE founded?
2005
During an SLT, what kind of clinic work do students help with?
Mobile medical clinics (e.g., triage, pharmacy, dental)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
UAB is one of the few universities in the U.S. with a hospital system attached. What is the name of this hospital?
UAB Hospital
What does MEDLIFE believe is the root cause of poor health in underserved communities?
Poverty
What is the name of MEDLIFE’s long-term community development program?
What kind of development projects might you help with on an SLT?
Building bathrooms, staircases, schools, or handwashing stations
What is the term for a disease that spreads quickly across a region or globally?
Pandemic
What year was UAB founded?
1969
How does MEDLIFE ensure sustainability in the communities it serves?
By partnering with local leaders and offering follow-up care & long-term projects
True or False: MEDLIFE only operates in Latin America.
False (also operates in Africa and other regions)
What are the two main components of a Service Learning Trip?
Mobile clinics and community development projects
What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?
Viruses need a host to replicate; bacteria can live on their own