History of Medicine
Medical School
Under the Knife
Anatomy
Specialties
100

This ancient Greek physician is often called the "Father of Medicine" for his contributions to early medical practice.

Who is Hippocrates?

100

These are the main components of the AMCAS

What is transcript, MCAT scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statement 

100

This type of surgery involves replacing a damaged or diseased hip joint with an artificial one.

What is a hip replacement?

100

The major function of this organ system is to defend against infection and disease 

What is the lymphatic system?
100

This branch of medicine specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents.

What is pediatrics?

200

In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered this groundbreaking antibiotic that would later revolutionize medicine.

What is penicillin?

200

This Ivy League university's medical school, founded in 1782, is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the United States.

What is Harvard Medical School?

200

This surgery, commonly known as a "C-section," is performed to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.

What is a Cesarean section?

200

This bone is the longest and strongest bone in the human body 

What is the femur?

200

This medical specialty is concerned with the study and treatment of the female reproductive system and associated disorders.

What is obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)?

300

In the 19th century, Dr. Joseph Lister pioneered this practice, greatly reducing post-surgical infections by using carbolic acid to clean wounds.

What is antiseptic surgery?

300

This medical school located in New York was the first school to go tuition-free for all students 

What is New York University (NYU)

300

This minimally invasive surgery involves the use of small incisions and a camera to perform procedures in the abdomen or pelvis.

What is laparoscopic surgery?

300

The tricuspid valve prevents backflow of blood from this chamber of the heart

what is the right ventricle?

300

This specialty focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries related to the ear, nose, and throat, often abbreviated as ENT. It includes procedures like tonsillectomies and sinus surgeries.

What is otolaryngology?

400

In 1543, Andreas Vesalius published De Humani corporis fabrica, a groundbreaking work in this medical field that corrected many errors in previous teachings.

What is anatomy?

400

This term refers to the final year of U.S. medical school when students apply for and secure their hospital residency positions.

What is Match Day?

400

In the OR, surgeons often use this "robotic system" to help them perform precise and minimally invasive procedures.

What is the Da Vinci robot?

400

This region of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating movement and maintaining balance 

What is the cerebellum?

400

As of 2024, it is the highest-paying medical specialty, with average annual salary of approximately $634,000 

What is orthopedic surgery?

500

This British nurse is known for her work in the Crimean War and is considered the founder of modern nursing.

Who is Florence Nightingale?

500

These two schools received the AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education in 2024

What is University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (Pritzker) and UChicago Medicine (UCM) 

500

Surgeons in the OR may refer to "clamping and cutting" during this critical step in most surgeries to control bleeding and isolate the blood vessels.

What is ligation?

500

This cranial nerve, the longest of the cranial nerves, is responsible for parasympathetic control of the heart and digestive tract 

What is the vagus nerve? (cranial nerve X)

500

This highly specialized medical field deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory and sleep-related disorders, including conditions like sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 

What is pulmonolgy?