Programs and Supports for AI/AN Students
T or F: Community colleges have programs and centers for students who are American Indian/Alaska Native?
TRUE; Sacramento City College is home to the Native American Student Success Center
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
Should you go down the path to medical school alone?
NO
What is the average heart rate for a teenager (bpm)?
60-100 beats per minute (bpm)
How many post baccalaureate programs are there in CA for students who are American Indian/Alaska Native?
1; Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program
What is considered to be the basic unit of life?
A cell
Do you have to be a science major to apply to medical school?
NO
How many bones in an adult human body?
206
T or F: There is a center that offers Medicine, Dental, and Nursing school programs for students who are American Indian/Alaska Native?
TRUE; the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence (NNACoE) is home to the Wy'east pathways
What is the name of the molecule that carries genetic information?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Do you need a bachelors degree to apply to medical school?
YES
What is the average respiratory rate for a teenager?
12-20 breaths per minute (bpm)
T or F: Universities have programs and centers for students who are American Indian/Alaska Native?
TRUE; Centers like the Native American Academic Student Success Center (The Nest)
What is the name of the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation
Can I choose another career path before going to medical school?
YES
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
How many PRIME programs are there in CA for American Indian/Alaska Native medical students?
2; UC Davis Tribal Health PRIME & UC San Diego PRIME-TIDE
What is the name of the force that pulls objects towards each other?
Gravity
What exam will you have to take for your medical school application?
Medial College Admissions Test (MCAT)
What is the largest artery in the body?
The Aorta