What is evidence-based medicine?
a. A push to critically appraise evidence and then incorporate it into practice
b. Conducting research to support the interventions that you already use
c. Using the patients' symptoms as clues to help determine what disease they have.
d. Learning from your own past mistakes in order to provide better patient care in the future
What is evidence-based medicine?
a. A push to critically appraise evidence and then incorporate it into practice
b. Conducting research to support the interventions that you already use
c. Using the patients' symptoms as clues to help determine what disease they have.
d. Learning from your own past mistakes in order to provide better patient care in the future
Front
a. A push to critically appraise evidence and then incorporate it into practice
Back
To ensure a successful match, the student should apply to programs that are known to be very competitive without doing prior research of the program or whether it would be a good match.
a. true
b. false
Front
b. false
Back
Which of the following is true of a Medical Science Masters or Post Baccalaureate programs?
a. It does not help prepare one for pre-clinical years in medical school
b. It is not an intense program
c. It does not help fulfill pre-requisite requirements for medical schools
d. It is built for students interested in pursuing medicine
Front
d. It is built for students interested in pursuing medicine
Back
Which is not a specialty that sometimes requires a preliminary year?
a. Anesthesiology
b. Radiology
c. Dermatology
d. Neurology
Front
d. Neurology
Back
What makes a complete medical school application?
a. Secondary Application and Fees Paid
b. Primary Application (TMDSAS, AMCAS, or AACOMAS)
c. Official Transcripts
d. Letters of Evaluation
e. MCAT Scores
f. All of the above
Front
f. All of the above
Back
Which is NOT a core rotation required by all medical school:
a. Neurology
b. OB-GYN
c. Psychiatry
d. Family Medicine
Front
a. Neurology
Back
In which type of practice can you be your own boss?
a. Clinic
b. Private Practice
c. Hospital
Front
b. Private Practice
Back
What is the acronym of the organization that handles the actual match to residency programs?
a. NRMP
b. NMRP
c. ORAS
d. ERAS
Front
a. NRMP
Back
What is the best way to attain good letters of recommendation?
a. Never do your homework or study for tests
b. Make a conscientious effort to engage with your professors
c. Always eat Cheetos in class
d. Text while they are lecturing
Front
b. Make a conscientious effort to engage with your professors
Back
MMI stands for
a. Multiple Meaningful Interviews
b. Many Mistakes Important
c. Multiple Mini Interview
Front
c. Multiple Mini Interview
Back
Grades during medical school years 3-4 are based on all of the following except
a. How many lives you save
b. Physicians examinations
c. Quizzes and exams
d. Shelf exam given by National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) after each rotation
Front
a. How many lives you save
Back
What is one of the main purposes of the frequent testing and specific testing methods of medical school?
a. To prepare students for their board exams
b. To provide very precise rankings of the students
c. To familiarize the students to group testing
d. To get the students used to frequent stress
Front
a. To prepare students for their board exams
Back
Simulation training is used to develop proper _________ skills. Select all that apply.
a. technical
b. teaching
c. communication
Front
a and c
Back
Which of the following is a quality medical schools look for in non-traditional applicants?
a. Having a graduate degree
b. None of the above
c. Greater maturity
d. Having a family
Front
c. Greater maturity
Back
A charge of academic misconduct could be found on an applicant's transcript.
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
What are true facts about personal statements mentioned in the book?
a. Personal statements are one page in length
b. Only the student should read the personal statement
c. Grammar errors are recommended to show authenticity
d. All of the above
Front
a. Personal statements are one page in length
Back
When do medical school applications open?
a. January
b. November
c. May
Front
c. May
Back
Which is the first step of the residency application process?
a. Residency Application
b. Medical school graduation
c. Curriculum vitae
d. Successful interview
Front
a. Residency Application
Back
What does the STAR method stand for?
a. Specific; Test; Achievement; Result
b. Situation; Task; Action; Result
c. Style; Type; Apply; Redo
d. Success; Type; Abbreviate; Restate
Front
b. Situation; Task; Action; Result
Back
What is the first year of residency called?
a. Doctor year
b. Internship year
c. Training year
d. No answer text provided.
Front
b. Internship year
Back
A workday as a physician is predictable.
a. true
b. false
Front
b. false
Back
What are some possible additional requirements in residency?
a. Research Requirement
b. Lunch Education Sessions
c. Journal Club
d. Presentations
d. All of the above
Front
d. All of the above
Back
Which medical specialty has a shortage of physicians?
a. General Practitioners
b. Neurologists
c. Surgeons
Front
a. General Practitioners
Back
Which of the following is true?
a. MD students must take the COMPLEX exam to enter the MD (AMA) match
b. DO students must take ONLY the COMPLEX exam to enter the MD (AMA) match
c. DO students must take the USMLE Step II exam to enter the DO (AOA) match
d. MD students must take the USMLE Step II exam to enter the MD (AMA) match
Front
d. MD students must take the USMLE Step II exam to enter the MD (AMA) match
Back
What does the MCAT stand for?
a. Medical Coursework Admission Test
b. Medical College Admission Task
c. Medical College Admission Test
Front
c. Medical College Admission Test
Back
Besides science, what other topics are typically included in medical school curriculum?
a. Social Sciences
b. Medical Ethics
c. Both Social Sciences & Medical Ethics
d. Finances in Healthcare
Front
c. Both Social Sciences & Medical Ethics
Back
Which application service is used for DO schools (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)?
a. AMCAS
b. AAMC
c. TMDSAS
d. AACOMAS
Front
d. AACOMAS
Back
What is the average salary for a medical resident?
a. $30,000-$40,000
b. $10,000-$12,000
c. $100,000-$110,000
d. $50,000-$60,000
Front
a. $30,000-$40,000
Back
Who might an academic medical program educate?
a. Residents
b. Fellows
c. Medical Students
d. All of the above
Front
d. All of the above
Back
The MSPE is also known as the "Dean's Letter."
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
What does MSPE stand for?
a. Medical Student Performance Examination
b. Medical Student Performance Evaluation
c. Meaningful Service Provision Evaluation
d. Medical Success Project Evaluation
Front
b. Medical Student Performance Evaluation
Back
All Pre-Medical programs in the US are identical.
a. true
b. false
Front
b. false
Back
Which of the following are components of a Residency Application? Select all that apply.
a. Letters of recommendation
b. MSPE
c. Political Affiliation Statements
d. Personal Statement
e. CV
f. USMLE
g. MCAT
Front
a, b, d, e, f
Back
Some medical schools require students to conduct a research project.
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
What is one type of question to consider that is mentioned in the book?
a. Behavioral question
b. Informational question
c. Interrogational question
d. None of the above
Front
a. Behavioral question
Back
If a physician prefers to work with a military population, where should they work?
a. Teaching hospital
b. Veteran's Administration
c. Local clinics
Front
b. Veteran's Administration
Back
Which is not a way by which a practicing physician can switch specialties?
a. By obtaining another fellowship
b. By going through residency training again
c. By simply applying for a new job in a different department in the hospital
Front
c. By simply applying for a new job in a different department in the hospital
Back
According to Guide to Becoming a Physician, what time does the clinical physician typically arrive?
a. Often before 8 am
b. No answer text provided.
c. Whenever the physician arrives
d. At noon
Front
a. Often before 8 am
Back
Which of the following are used to determine grades in medical school?
a. All of the above
b. Group or peer evaluations
c. Tests
d. Presentations
e. c and d only
Front
a. All of the above
Back
Which of the following is not considered a primary care specialty?
a. Internal Medicine
b. General Surgery
c. Family Medicine
d. Pediatrics
Front
b. General Surgery
Back
What is the acronym of the online application services that is used for applying to residency programs?
a. ERAS
b. ORAS
c. OASR
d. RAES
Front
a. ERAS
Back
Which of the following is a non-procedure/clinical specialty?
a. Emergency Medicine
b. Urology
c. Anesthesiology
d. Family Medicine
Front
d. Family Medicine
Back
Medical schools with a holistic approach to admissions consider which of the following?
a. All of the Above
b. MCAT score & GPA
c. Extracurriculars (volunteering, leadership, etc.)
d. Medical exposure
Front
a. All of the above
Back
During the first two years of medical school, which one of these are non-tradition styles that schools have incorporated during these basic years? (choose all that apply)
a. Team based Learning
b. Stimulation Learning
c. Residency
d. Some Clinical Learning
Front
a b and d
Back
How long is a typical residency in primary care?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
Front
c. 3 years
Back
What are some important things to know when preparing for the MCAT?
a. Give yourself plenty of time
b. Ensure you have taken necessary pre-requisites.
c. Consider your application cycle and when you hope to apply
d. Use all study resources to determine which method is best for you
e. All of the above
Front
e. All of the above
Back
Medical school years 3-4 are:
a. Don't require any studying
b. the same as years 1-2
c. Clinical rotation years
Front
c. Clinical rotation years
Back
How long does the presenter in the video say a pulmonary and critical care fellowship is?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
Front
c. 3 years
Back
If a medical school applicant is dishonest during the criminal background check, they may be rejected from admission or have an offer of admission rescinded.
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
Which application service would be used for Baylor College of Medicine, which is a PRIVATE, MD, school in Texas?
a. AMCAS
b. TMDSAS
c. AAMC
d. AACOMAS
Front
a. AMCAS
Back
Section 2
(34 cards)
What are the two major forms of managed care?
a. PPOs (preferred provider organizations) and HMOs (health maintenance organizations)
b. Medicare and Medicaid
c. Obamacare and Trumpcare
d. HITECH and Stark Laws
Front
a. PPO's (preferred provider organizations) and HMOs (health maintenance organizations)
Back
All states (including Texas) originally expanded Medicaid under the ACA
a. yes
b. no
Front
b. no
Back
Master's degrees in medical school will often add how many years to undergraduate medical education training?
a. 1-2 years
b. 2-3 years
c. another 3 years
d. another 2 years
Front
a. 1-2 years
Back
What is "call"?
a. When a resident must announce the time of death for a recently deceased patient
b. When a resident must yell for the help of an attending
c. When a resident must stay at the hospital overnight to be on hand for emergencies
d. When a resident must call a patient over the phone to deliver test results
Front
c. When a resident must stay at the hospital overnight to be on hand for emergencies
Back
Being employed through an integrated system may entail
a. More autonomy
b. Less likely to be more innovative
c. More security issues
d. None of the above
Front
b. Less likely to be more innovative
Back
This type of research is usually conducted as a controlled experiment in a laboratory setting in the fields of biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.
a. Bench Research
b. Translational Research
c. Clinical Research
d. Public Health Research
Front
a. Bench Research
Back
The MD-PHD dual degree would typically add how many EXTRA years in addition to your medical school training?
a. 1-2 years
b. 3-4 years
b. 7-8 years
c. 20 years
Front
b. 3-4 years
Back
What are the two distinct degrees that grant the right to practice as a physician?
a. Medical Doctor and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
b. Medical Doctor and Medical Physician
c. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Medical Physician
d. Medical Physician and Doctor of Medical Practice
Front
a. Medical Doctor and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Back
According to the chapter, what is there a current shortage of?
a. General practitioners
b. Hospital administrators
c. Medical Students
d. Medical School Faculty
Front
a. General practitioners
Back
Healthcare systems are remarkably simple
a. true
b. false
Front
b. false
Back
DO degree graduate physicians can apply for and attend MD residencies
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
What is the average amount of debt of starting physicians (according to Dr. Neilson)?
a. $50,000
b. $75,000
c. $100,000
d. $200,000
Front
d. $200,000
Back
What is a benefit for physicians going into solo practice?
a. Having more autonomy
b. Major financial risks
c. Making call arrangements
d. More responsibility
Front
a. Having more autonomy
Back
What is the additional course that DO students take while in medical school that is different than MD students?
a. The history of medicine
b. Biochemistry
c. The science behind osteopathic medicine and the functions of the treatment
d. Patient and physician interactions in medicine
Front
c. The science behind osteopathic medicine and the functions of the treatment
Back
Future Issues that threaten the US healthcare system include?
a. Physician Shortage
b. An Aging Population
c. A more Obese Population
d. The National Debt
e. All of the above
Front
e. All of the above
Back
In the state of Texas, we have laws against the corporate practice of medicine, which means you can't be directly employed by a hospital and no identity can tell you how to take care of patients.
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
After a new drug or vaccine is created, it will likely go through which of the following types of research before becoming available for human consumption?
a. Bench Research
b. Translational Research
c. Public Health Research
d. No answer text provided
Front
b. Translational Research
Back
What are aspects to consider when deciding what to research?
a. Values
b. Skills
c. Degrees
d. Connections
e. Gaps in Literature
f. Theories
Front
a, b, d, e
Back
What is the main difference between MDs compared to DOs
a. DOs are less qualified than MDs
b. Mrs are trained for 4 years and DOs are trained for only 3 years
c. DOs have an additional treatment modality and trained with the philosophy of medicine
d. Mrs have an additional treatment modality and trained with the philosophy of medicine
Front
c. DOs have an additional treatment modality and trained with the philosophy of medicine
Back
What does Dr. Sanker recommend you to be when engaging research?
a. Patient and diligent
b. Bold and corageous
c. Wise and mature
d. Fun and exciting
Front
a. Patient and diligent
Back
Working in the Veteran's Administration is used as an example of which type of practice?
a. Private practice
b. Non-private practice
c. Academic practice
d. None of the above
Front
b. Non-private practice
Back
According to Dr. Neilson, it is important to build margin into one's life as a physician in order to avoid being unhappy.
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
Which specialty does NOT require class VI malpractice insurance?
a. OB/GYN
b. Cardiovascular surgery
c. General surgery
d. Orthopedic surgery
Front
d. Orthopedic Surgery
Back
Most physicians are reimbursed according to CPT codes. What does CPT stand for?
a. Curricular Practical Training
b. Current Practice Terms
c. Current Procedural Terminology
d. Care Provider Terms
Front
c. Current Procedural Terminology
Back
The Allopathic degree and the Osteopathic degree is typically 4-years.
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
According to your textbook, what was the highest-paying specialty in 2012?
a. Orthopedic Surgeon
b. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
d. Neonatal Surgeon
e. Otorhinolaryngologic Surgeon
Front
a. Orthopedic Surgeon
Back
What is Medical Mentors?
a. A group that works in cooperation with the Office of Prehealth Studies to host speakers, give workshops and panels, and provide one-on-one mentoring
b. A pre-health organization
c. A water skiing club
Front
a. A group that works in cooperation with the Office of Prehealth Studies to host speakers, give workshops and panels, and provide one-on-one mentoring
Back
The funded MD-PHD program is funded by the ...
a. Directly by the Medical School that accepts you
b. The NIH (government)
c. The student
d. Directly by the Lab's PI (Principal Investigator)
Front
b. The NIH (government)
Back
A physician's choice in specialty can influence the type of practice they then go into.
a. true
b. false
Front
a. true
Back
The DO degree is a lesser degree.
a. true
b. false
Front
b. false
Back
Why may someone choose to specialize rather than go into general medicine?
a. To make more money
b. Because faculty/fellows influenced them to apply to a specialty
c. Because they want to be an expert in a particular area of medicine
d. All of the above
Front
d. All of the above
Back
Cognitive Dissonance is ...
a. Holding two conflicting ideas in your mind at the same time
b. Having only one opinion at a time
c. I did not watch the video
Front
a. Holding two conflicting ideas in your mind at the same time
Back
What other factors should be considered when thinking which type of practice?
a. Geography
b. Type of community
c. Lifestyle
d. All of the above
Front
d. All of the above
Back
The US spending nearly twice as much as the next leading country on healthcare is justified because the US healthcare system performs the best on all metrics when compared to all other countries.
a. true
b. false