PreMed Fun Medical Facts

Question 1

What's the pathway to becoming a doctor in the US?

Accepted Answer

college -> med school ->residency -> fellowship-> attending

Question 2

What are the highest paid careers in medicine?

Accepted Answer

neurosurgery

Question 3

What part of the body has absolutely no blood flow?

Accepted Answer

cornea

Question 4

Who is known as the "father of modern medicine"

Accepted Answer

Hippocrates

Question 5

What is the average amount of debt a student has after graduating med school?

Accepted Answer

$192,000

Question 6

What should you major in college if you want to go to med school?

Accepted Answer

biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physical science

Question 7

The brain is made up of what percent fat?

Accepted Answer

60%

Question 8

What do anesthesiologists do?

Accepted Answer

monitor patient's vital signs while in surgery

Question 9

At what speed do nerve impulses from the brain travel?

Accepted Answer

274km/h

Question 10

What test do you need to take to get into med school?

Accepted Answer

MCAT

Question 11

How long does it take a red blood cell to navigate your whole body?

Accepted Answer

20s

Question 12

Which specialty is the most competitive to get into?

Accepted Answer

dermatology

Question 13

What is the largest organ?

Accepted Answer

skin

Question 14

One person in 20 has an extra....

Accepted Answer

rib

Question 15

How many muscles do we exercise when we smile?

Accepted Answer

36

Question 16

On average, how many years does it take to become a physician after graduating high school?

Accepted Answer

16 years

Question 17

What do pediatricians do?

Accepted Answer

treat children's diseases

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