College Logistics
Some of the ways to get involved at UCSD
a. Chicanx/Latinx for Community Medicine
b. Living Learning Communities
c. Oasis Summer Bridge
d. Undergraduate Research
e. All of the above
What is...
e. All of the above
The degree you earn after medical school
a. PhD
b. MD
c. EMT
d. RN
What is...
b. MD
As an undergraduate, to go into medical school I have to major in something relating to biology
a. Yes, a biology major is required to apply for medical school
b. Yes, biology overlaps with pre-med requirements
c. No, I don't need to take science courses to go to medical school
d. No, as long as I complete the necessary pre-med requirements I can apply
What is...
d. No, as long as I complete the necessary pre-med requirements I can apply
The main function of the small intestine
a. Absorbing nutrients from food
b. Absorbing water to form solid waste
c. Producing bile
d. Producing urine
What is...
a. Absorbing nutrients from food
The percentage of Physicians that are Black
a. 12%
b. 5.7%
c. 9.4%
d. 7.5%
What is...
b. 5.7%
The UC Application closes
a. December 30th
b. November 30th
c. January 1st
d. November 1st
What is...
b. November 30th
The test one takes in order to apply for medical school
a. MCAT
b. LSAT
c. TEAS
d. GRE
What is...
a. MCAT
The healthcare professional that can prescribe medicine and create treatment plans, without having to attend medical school
a. OT
b. PA
c. RN
d. CNA
What is...
b. PA
Indicates a stroke during a neurological exam
a. Nausea
b. Headache
c. Dizziness
d. Trouble speaking
What is...
d. Trouble speaking
This percentage of Black women in the U.S. have reported experiencing some form of discrimination in healthcare settings?
a. 25%
b. 50%
c. 70%
d. 90%
What is...
c. 70%
If qualified, this waives enrollment fees for community college for those who apply
a. CA Dream Act
b. FAFSA
c. California College Promise Grant
d. CAL-Vet
What is...
c. California College Promise Grant. The others are financial aid options available, however. FAFSA: Available US citizens and eligible non-citizens. CA Dream Act: Available for undocumented students. CAL-Vet: Available for those whose parents are US veterans
The training that comes after graduating medical school
a. Fellowship
b. Clerkship
c. Residency
d. Internship
What is...
c. Residency
The career that involves developing treatment plans for those recovering from physical injuries
a. Physical Therapist
b. Physician's Assistant
c. Nurse
d. Optometrist
What is...
a. Physical Therapist
Function of the arteries
a. Carry blood towards the heart
b. Carry nutrients towards the heart
c. Carry blood away from the heart
d. Control direction of blood flow
What is...
c. Carry blood away from the heart
Black patients are less likely than White patients to receive this treatment for chronic pain
a. Physical therapy
b. Prescription medication
c. Surgery
d. Counseling
What is...
b. Prescription medication
The two first year scholarships available at UCSD
a. Merit and restricted
b. Outstanding effort and dedication
c. Need based and restricted
d. Restricted and leadership
What is...
a. Merit and restricted
The average acceptance into medical school
a. 12.5%
b. 5.5%
c. 2%
d. 22.5%
What is...
b. 5.5%
The profession that focuses on taking X-rays/other imaging
a. CNA
b. Radiologist
c. Radiology Technician
d. Pharmacist
What is...
c. Radiology Technician
The part of the brain that processes visual information
a. Occipital Lobe
b. Parietal Lobe
c. Frontal Lobe
d. Temporal Lobe
What is...
a. Occipital Lobe
The Black woman whose cells were used without her consent to create the first immortalized cell line
a. Henrietta Lacks
b. Mary Eliza Mahoney
c. Dorothy Vaughn
d. Ruth Ella Moore
Who is...
a. Henrietta Lacks
Was not one of the clinical opportunities mentioned in our presentation
a. Kaiser San Diego Volunteering
b. Palomar Pathmaker Internship
c. Summer Health Professions Education Program
d. Rady's Hospital Volunteering
What is...
d. Rady's Hospital Volunteering
What is considered a "good" MCAT score?
a. 490
b. 530
c. 510
d. 500
What is...
c. 510
The difference between a DO and MD
a. DOs have a more holistic approach, while MDs take a more illness-based approach
b. DOs have to do less school
c. DOs can't specialize in a specific field, while MDs can
d. MDs are more qualified
What is...
a. DOs have a more holistic approach, while MDs take a more illness-based approach
The imaging technique used to create a visual representation of the heart's chambers and valves
a. MRI
b. CT Scan
c. X-ray
d. Echocardiogram
What is...
d. Echocardiogram
In the 2021 Health Affairs study, this was identified as a significant contributor to health disparities faced by Black Americans in accessing healthcare services
a. Higher rates of insurance coverage
b. Implicit bias among healthcare providers
c. Greater availability of healthcare facilities
d. Increased participation in clinical trials
What is...
b. Implicit bias among healthcare providers