Colleges & Majors
Do you have to major in the sciences to qualify for medical school?
No
A form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid
Grant
Name the specialty that focuses on the eyes
What is ophthalmologist
Who were our guest speakers for the first session?
Medical students
What's the difference between a major and a minor?
A major is specific courses for your subject area. A minor is a secondary academic pursuit to gain knowledge about a different field.
Where is the best place to go when you have questions regarding pre-health professions?
Health Professions Office/Advising, Academic advisor, mentor
Funds earned through working at your institution but funded partially by the government.
Work study
What’s a typical path to becoming a doctor from high school?
Undergrad, Med School, Residency
What does Dr. Gingell teach?
Medical education, race & equity in health
"Everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy as possible" is the concept of...
Health equity
Can you switch/add majors midway through your academic semester?
Yes
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What stage do you practice your specialty?
Residency
What psychiatry specialty does Dr. Escamilla focus on?
Community/public health psychiatry
Are FAFSA and TASFA applications FREE?
Yes
What is the difference between a college and a university?
A university is a collection of colleges, and offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
A college can be an individual college within a university, or a community college.
Name of application for students who cannot apply for FAFSA in Texas
TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid)
How many years is psychiatry residency?
4 years
Name the opthamologist who spoke last month?
Dr. Mitchell Wong
What does LOC stand for?
Loss of consciousness/ Lack of consciousness/ Level of consciousness
List the pre-med course prerequisites (name at least 4)
Chemistry, biology, physics, math, organic chemistry, (depends on college: psychology/ sociology, statistics)
What is the difference between unsubsidized and subsidized loans?
Unsubsidized Loan – interest accrues upon release
Subsidized Loan – interest accrues upon graduation
What's the path towards becoming a PA?
- Undergrad, 2-3 years of PA school (+PANCE)
Dr. Gingell spoke about Social Determinants of Health. List some (at least 3)
Economic stability, education access and quality, health care and quality, neighborhood and built environment, social and community context
What are unfair and avoidable differences in health status defined as?
Health inequities