Medical Training Flashcards

a-

Absence of

ante-

Before

anter(i)-

Front, forward

anti-

Against

aut-

Self

bi-, bis-

Twice, double, two

contra-

Against, counter

dent-

Tooth

dipl(o)-

Double

dys-

Bad, faulty, abnormal

-emia

Suffix for Blood

end(o)-

Inside

hem(ato)-

Prefix for Blood

hemi-

Half

hyper-

High

Allopathic medicine

Traditional or conventional Western medicine practiced by MDs, often contrasted with alternative medicine.

Osteopathic medicine

A branch of medicine practiced by DOs that includes modern medical benefits along with osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Differences between MD and DO

Indistinguishable training in recent years, though DOs receive additional training in manipulation therapy.

Chiropractor

A non-physician (DC) who treats neuromusculoskeletal health problems using spinal adjustments and manipulation.

Podiatrist

A specialist (DP) devoted to the study and treatment of foot and ankle disorders.

OT (Occupational Therapist)

Promotes health by enabling people to perform meaningful activities ranging from daily needs to computer use.

The Match

A private non-profit mechanism used to match medical student preferences with U.S. residency positions.

Intern (in Medicine)

The first year of required postgraduate training after medical school.

Resident (in Medicine)

Required post-graduate training for MD or DO graduates to practice medicine; collectively known as house staff.

Fellowship (in Medicine)

Optional period of medical training after residency used to subspecialize in a specific field.

Hospitalist

Physicians (usually internal medicine or family physicians) who provide care to admitted patients.

Concierge Medicine

A model where patients pay a fee for increased access and same-day appointments with a primary care physician.

Direct Primary Care

An alternative payment model with a flat membership fee and cash payments per visit, avoiding insurance billing.

APP (Advanced Practice Provider)

Non-physician providers including Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA).

PT (Physical Therapist)

Provides services to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain for patients with injuries or diseases.