Undergraduate | skills | Medical School | Post-Medical School | Fields of Medicine |
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true
Undergrad is very important for volunteering, getting involved, and maintaining high academic grades
a) true b) false |
false
Learning about how to deal with patients is more effective than dealing with them in real life
a) true b) false |
False, 11% get rejected
5% of students with perfect GPA's and MCAT's get rejected from medical school.
a) True b) False |
false
After medical school, the hardest years are behind you
a) true b) false |
Cardiology
What field of medicine deals with the heart
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Discipline
What does it take to be a doctor
a) discipline b) Salad c) Single Status |
yes, doctors can mentor you, write your recommendation letters, and give good advice
Is building a social network important for pre-meds
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b
How would the common medical student describe their first year?
a) The easiest year b) Like trying to drink water from a fire hydrant witha straw c) The time to make connections with peers |
Shelf Exams
What are the exams called that residents take during their residencies
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Emergency Medicine
what field of medicine do Emergency Room physicians practice
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Cell biology
Evolutionary Biology General chemistry Organic Chemistry Physics Anatomy Physiology
What are the core science classes that would help you later on in the medical field, name 3
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dependable, punctual, smart, efficient, caring, empathetic, etc.
Describe the attributes that make a good doctor
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Medical College Admission Test
What does MCAT stand for
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Resident, fellow, attending
In what order do you progress as a doctor once you begin working at a hospital.
Attending, Resident, Fellow |
No, they deal with the nervous system which includes the spine as well
Do neurologist deal with just the brain
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By the spring of your junior year
If you're not planning on taking a gap year, when should you plan on taking the MCAT
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kindergarteners are always willing to help each other, always willing to learn, they're very observant and they have no arrogance in what they do
Why is it important to be a good kindergartener for healthcare providers
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USMLE Step 1
What is the exam called that MS2's (medical student year 2) have to take by the spring semester
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Match into residency programs
What do medical students do after their 4th year
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MD's focus more on the immediate issue at hand. DO's have a more holistic approach and will also implement preventative techniques
What is the difference between an MD physician and a DO physician
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Maintaining high GPA, volunteering, getting involved in clubs, demonstrating skills by holding positions of power
What are the most important thing to do during undergrad to make yourself a competitive applicant for medical school.
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1) you understand what the field entails
2) you can see what a doctors lifestyle is like and decide if it's for you or not 3) You learn empathy and appreciation for both the individuals in the field and the patients.
Why is getting real-world experience is a crucial step to medicine
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MCAT: 500-515
GPA: 3.65-3.8
What is the average GPA and MCAT score for students accepted to medical school
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Often medical students will take gap years to further enhance their applications through intensive research or other such extracurriculars
What happens if the medical student doesn't match
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Radiology
Ophthalmology Anesthesiology Dermatology
What are the hardest 4 residencies to match in and practice
(R.O.A.D) |