Physicians, Surgeons, and Podiatrists

Which profession requires a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree?

• Physician

• Surgeon

• Podiatrist

• Nurse

What is a common task for both physicians and podiatrists?

• Performing heart surgery

• Prescribing medication

• Designing medical devices

• Conducting genetic research

Why is having enough PCPs important?

• They perform surgeries

• They coordinate care for individual patients

• They manage hospital finances

• They develop new medications.

Doctors and surgeons are responsible for _______ and administering treatments.

• Prescribing

• Cooking

• Painting

• Dancing

Doctors and surgeons are involved in _______ patients to assess their health.

• Examining

• Painting

• Singing

• Dancing

Which system of the body do DOs emphasize in their practice?

• Nervous system

• Musculoskeletal system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

Fill in the blank: _______ are physicians who work primarily in hospitals.

• A) Hospitalists

• B) Surgeons

• C) Psychiatrists

• D) Architects

Which type of physicians often work in small, private offices or clinics?

• Surgeons

• Family practice physicians

• Dentists

• Radiologists

Many applicants to medical school have ________.

• No degree

• A bachelor's degree

• Advanced degrees

• A high school diploma.

Applicants must submit their _______ along with MCAT scores and letters of recommendation.

• resumes

• transcripts

• portfolios

• essays