Med School Myths
You need to have a degree in _______ to get into medical school
What is biology/science?
This TV show suggests that surgeons run labs and read images
What is Grey's Anatomy?
A common term for an artificial leg
What is a lower-limb prosthesis?
The generic term for NaHCO3, a powder used for heartburn relief
What is baking soda?
This profession operates imaging equipment like x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to help doctors diagnosea and treat patients
What is a radiologic technologist (rad tech)?
Many applicants believe you need to have this experience to get accepted, but zero experience is common
What is research?
On TV, doctors read the images themselves and make a diagnosis. In real hospitals, this specialist does
What is a radiologist?
Many Paralympic runners use these devices that are carbon-fiber to replace a missing leg
What are running blades?
Aspirin's chemical name is acetylsalicylic ____
What is acid?
This profession designs exercises and treatment plans to help patients regain movement and reduce pain after injury or illness
What is a physical therapist?
Many believe that anything lower than this GPA means automatic rejection, even though schools review applications holistically
What is a 3.8 GPA?
Medical TV shows tend to show that the medical students manage medications instead of this professional
What is a pharmacist?
Healthcare providers monitor these aspects of prosthetic use to prevent overuse injuries in hips and knees, often affecting the back
What are joint stresses?
What class of lipids does cholesterol belong in?
This profession evaluates and treats communication disorders and helps people speak or swallow more effectively
What is a speech-language pathologist?
Approximately, this percentage of US medical school applicants are accepted each year
What is 40%?
This TV show suggests that a single physician diagnoses, runs labs, performs procedures, and constantly ignores hospital rules
What is House, M.D.?
The part of a prosthesis that interacts directly with the residual limb
What is a prosthetic socket?
What is the full chemical name for energy?
This profession helps individuals and families understand inherited conditions, assess risks, and make informed decisions about their genetic health
What is a genetic counselor?
Average age of medical student matriculation
What is 24-25 years old?
On TV, CPR works most of the time. What is the real survival rate percentage?
What is 10-20%?
Amputees often need this type of therapy to learn safe transfer, balance, and running mechanics with prosthetics
What is rehabilitation training?
Sugar alcohols such as xylitol are used in __________
What is sugar-free gum?
This profession performs dissections and prepares specimens to assist physicians in diagnosing disease in tissue and organs
What is a pathologist's assistant?