Careers/Fields
What practitioner designs, fits, and dispenses lenses for vision correction?
Optician
How is UWSOM graded?
Honors, High Pass, Pass, Fail grading system in its clinical phases
What serves as an alternate medical procedure for delivering a baby in which a surgeon makes an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus?
Cesarean section (C-section)
What is the science-based exam that serves as a requirement for admission into most medical schools?
MCAT
Name two examples of organelles in the animal cell (multiple potential answers).
Nucleus, mitochondria, etc.
What does an intensivist do?
An intensivist is a medical practitioner who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, most often in the intensive care unit (ICU).
How many letters of recommendation is needed to apply to UWSOM.
Pre-medical committee evaluation and up to three additional letters, or submit a minimum of three and up to six individual letters from writers
What is a biopsy?
This procedure involves removing a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from the body so that it can be tested in a laboratory.
What does a medical resident do for 3-7 years?
Diagnose, control, and treat medical conditions under the supervision of fully licensed doctors and senior residents
This tube-like band of tissue connects the brain to your lower back. It carries nerve signals from your brain to your body and vice versa.
Spinal cord
What are three types of surgeons? (multiple potential answers)
Neurosurgeon, Plastic surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, etc.
What is the centralised application processing service to apply to UWSOM and other medical schools?
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
What is the difference between local anesthesia and general anesthesia?
Local anesthesia is used for smaller procedures and numbs a small area, but general anesthesia is used for larger procedures like surgeries and causes the patient to lose consciousness.
How long does a typical BS/MD accelerated degree program take?
6-8 years
What is the largest bone in the body?
Femur
What is the difference between an Orthodontist and a Dentist?
Orthodontists mainly focus on teeth/jaw alignment (ex. Misaligned teeth; Crowded teeth; Overbite). Dentists address dental cleanings and teeth/gum diseases and do not require additional training in putting on braces or working with clear aligners.
Name one of the primary qualities UWSOM looks for in prospective students.
Community engagement, leadership, resilience, or a commitment to underserved populations.
This procedure is used to treat appendicitis. 1 to 3 tiny cuts are made. A long, thin tube is put into one of the incisions which has a tiny video camera and surgical tools. The surgeon looks at a TV monitor to see inside the abdomen and guide the tools.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
What are three examples of common science-related undergraduate majors taken before medical school? (multiple potential answers)
Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, etc.
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The masseter or jaw muscle
Name one of the doctors we had at our recent Project Medicine Doctors Panel - or one of their fields.
Dr. Vera Paulson - Pathology, Dr. Frederick Buckner - Infectious Disease, Dr. Jonathan Staloff - Family Medicine, Dr. Kelly Michaelsen - Anaesthesiology, Dr. Jacob Berman - Internal Medicine
UWSOM emphasizes a "holistic review" process. Name one factor besides academics that weighs heavily in this review
Experiences in community service, leadership, resilience, personal background, or life experiences.
What recent project in medicine event did we have where we collaborated with EMIG from UWSOM?
Stop the bleed workshop
What is the name of the exam that all U.S. medical students must pass to become licensed physicians?
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
What is the humorous, non-medical term sometimes used to refer to the loose skin on the outside of your elbow?
Wenis