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What are the first year/year and a half of medical school known as?
The basic science years
Which is false about the schedule during clinical rotations? depends on rotation, setting, and specialty. it is like a work schedule. is very flexible and provides lots of vacation. may include night call or starting very early in the morning.
is very flexible and provides lots of vacation
VSAS stand for....
visiting student application service
What does the MCAT stand for?
Medical College Admission Test
What is evidence based medicine?
a push to critically appraise evidence and then incorporate it into practice
What topics will be discussed in this course?
-Allopathic vs. Osteopathic Medicine -Money and Medicine -Residency and Medical Training
Which year was the newest version of the MCAT released and how many sections does it contain?
2015, 4
What standardized test must medical students take at the end of the first year/year and a half of medical school?
USMLE CK Exam/Step 1
Who is Dr. Richard Sanker?
Director of Pre-Health Studies
Which is not a core rotation required by all medical school? Psychiatry Neurology Family Medicine OB-GYN
Neurology
When do medical school applications open?
May
What is the additional course that DO students take while in medical school that is different from MD students?
the science behind osteopathic medicine and the functions of the treatment
Which of the following is true? -MD students must take the COMPLEX exam to enter the MD match. -DO students must take the USMLE Step 2 exam to enter the DO match. -MD students must take the USMLE Step 2 exam to enter the MD match. -DO students must take ONLY the COMPLEX exam to enter the MD match
MD students must take the USMLE Step 2 exam to enter the MD match.
Which of the following are components of a Residency Application? -letter of rec -MSPE -political statement -personal statement -CV -USMLE
-Letter of rec -MSPE -personal statement -CV -USMLE
What is a tip about writing your personal statement?
Do not use too many I's
Medical School years 3-4 are....
termed clinical rotation years
What tests are taken during residency?
-USMLE Step 3 or COMPLEX -JP exam -in-service exam -boards
What is used to determine grades in medical schools?
-Tests -Presentations -group or peer evaluations
TRUE/FALSE- 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is dishonest during the criminal background check they may be rejected from admission or have an offer of admission rescinded.
true
How long is a typical residency in primary care?
3 years
"try out" rotations...
are in more advanced specialties, known as elective rotations, opportunity for students to rotate at hospitals where they want a residency
What are some important things to know when preparing for the MCAT?
-Give yourself plenty of time -Use all study materials -Ensure you have taken pre-recs -Consider your application cycle and when you hope to apply
What are the two distinct degrees that grant the right to practice as a physician?
Medical Doctor and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
What are common ways that medical schools organize the curriculum of the first year/year and a half?
-by organ system -by scientific subject -case-based learning
Which application service is used for public medical schools in Texas?
TMDSAS
What is the first year of residency called?
internship year
Grades during medical school years 3-4 are based on all the following
-Physicians examinations -quizzes and exams -shelf exam given by the National board of medical examiners after each rotation
Which application service is used for DO schools?
AACOMAS
When does the national residency match for MD students occur each year?
The third friday of march
Which of the following course is not a required pre-requisite for most medical schools? Physics Ecology Biochemistry English Composition
Ecology
Which of the following is not a type of interview described in the book? panel interview one-on-one interview phone interview multiple mini-interview
phone interview
What does the SOAP acronym in the book stand for?
supplemental offer and acceptance program
What is the main difference between MD's compared to DO's
DO's have additional treatment modality and trained with the philosophy of medicine
Is there a perfect time to apply for medical school?
no
What are some gap year options?
Masters degree, basic research, military,
What is the best way to attain good letters of recommendation?
Make a conscientious effort to engage with your professors
Which specialty of medicine has a fast-track at some schools to allow students to get through medical school in 3 years instead of 4?
family medicine
What are some possible additional requirements in residency?
-research -lunch education session -journal club -presentations
TRUE/FALSE-Social media content can affect a students acceptance to a medical residency program
T
What are ways a medical school student can build their CV to apply to a residency program?
-student government -medical mission trips -research opportunities -volunteering
What does MSPE stand for?
medical student performance evaluation
According to the chapter 10 video lecture how many years does a fellowship last?
1-3 years
Who supervises a first year student?
upper level resident, sometimes a fellow, attending physician
What makes a complete medical school application?
-secondary application and fees paid -official transcripts -MCAT -letters of evaluation -primary application
TRUE/FALSE- some medical schools require students to conduct a research project.
true
TRUE/FALSE- You can apply as a non-science major.
True
What does the STAR method stand for?
situation, task, action, result
Which fellowship programs are registered with the NRMP? -Pulmonology -Reproductive Endocrinology -Trauma -Sports Medicine
Pulmonology, reproductive endocrinology
Besides science, what other topics are typically included in medical school curriculum?
social science and medical ethics
What are some things medical schools consider in your applications?
-Community Service -Shadowing -Research -Extracurriculars/leadership experience
Section 2
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