Science Pre-Reqs
Name one YEAR-long science course required for most med schools.
Many possible answers (general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and physics)
What does MCAT stand for?
Medical College Admission Test
True or False? Doctors should share patient information without permission.
False
Name two common types of research.
Wet lab and clinical
Wet lab and quantitative
ETC. (there are many possible answers)
True or False? You must be a science major to be pre-med.
False
Which course usually comes before organic chemistry?
Gen Chem
How long is medical school in the U.S.?
4 years
True or False? Patients have the right to ask questions about their treatment.
True
What does PI stand for?
Principal Investigator
Name one place you can get clinical experience.
Hospital, Doctors Office, Nursing Home
etc (many possible answers)
What lab-based course focuses on living organisms?
Biology
What application service do most U.S. medical schools use?
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Who leads a research lab?
The PI
True or False? Leadership roles in clubs can strengthen your med school application.
True
Name the 3 popular biochemistry courses at UMICH.
Chem 351, Biochem 415, MCDB 310
Name one section of the MCAT.
When was HIPPA established?
1996
What degree do you need to lead a research lab?
Ph.D.
Give one example of a leadership position in a club.
President, Vice-President, Treasurer, etc.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
What are the two degrees of medicine you can get?
M.D. and D.O.
Name one of the pillars of medical ethics.
Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, and Justice
Where did the presentation mention you could find research at UMICH?
Life Sciences Institute
Name one campus organization from the slides that might interest pre-med students.
MHEAL, Blueprints for Pangea, BLUE Missions