Medical Conditions
This chronic condition occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose.
What is diabetes mellitus?
The suffix “-itis” indicates this process.
What is inflammation?
This surgical specialty focuses on conditions involving the brain, spine, and nervous system.
What is neurosurgery?
This anatomical term means “closer to the midline.”
What is medial?
This standardized exam is commonly required for admission to U.S. medical schools
What is the MCAT?
This disease results from progressive loss of dopamine-producing neurons and commonly causes tremor and slowed movement.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
This is the prefix meaning "slow."
What is "brady-"?
This specialty focuses on female reproductive health and pregnancy
What is OB/GYN?
This muscle is primarily responsible for breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
Following a physician during their workday to learn more about the profession is called this.
What is shadowing?
This autoimmune disease damages the myelin sheath in the central nervous system.
What is multiple sclerosis?
This term is used for shortness of breath
What is dyspnea?
This specialty deals only with pt's from 28 weeks of gestation up to 28 days of life
What is neonatology?
This abdominal organ filters blood and removes old red blood cells.
What is the spleen?
Working or volunteering in a setting where you interact with patients is commonly referred to as this type of experience.
What is clinical experience?
Memory loss, confusion, difficulty with familiar tasks, and progressive cognitive decline are hallmark features of this disease.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
This term refers to this bluish discoloration of the skin caused by reduced oxygenation.
What is cyanosis?
This specialty treats hormone disorders such as diabetes and thyroid disease.
What is endocrinology?
This artery supplies oxygenated blood to the brain and face.
What is the carotid artery?
After graduating from medical school, physicians enter this supervised postgraduate training stage.
What is residency?
This inherited disorder causes red blood cells to become abnormally shaped due to a mutation affecting hemoglobin.
What is sickle cell disease?
What does the term myasthenia gravis translate to
What is severe muscle weakness
A physician in this specialty diagnoses disease by examining tissues, cells, and laboratory specimens.
What is Pathology?
This structure prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing.
What is the epiglottis?
This type of interview presents applicants with a series of short stations involving scenarios, ethical questions, or interpersonal situations.
What is an MMI, or Multiple Mini Interview?