Emerging Medical Specialties Quiz

What is the primary focus of longevity specialists?

• Developing new medications

• Curing diseases

• Enhancing healthspan

• Enhancing lifespan

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a longevity specialist?

• Online certifications

• Public influence

• MD degree

• PhD in molecular genetics

What has contributed to the rise in popularity of telehealth?

• More medical schools

• Advances in technology

• Increased number of hospitals

• Decrease in medical costs

Which specialties are most conducive to transitioning to telehealth?

• Cardiology and Neurology

• Telepsychiatry and Tele-radiology

• Dermatology and Pediatrics

• Surgery and Orthopedics

What is a key difference between nocturnists and hospitalists?

• Nocturnists earn less than hospitalists

• Nocturnists work overnight shifts

• Nocturnists have more administrative tasks

• Nocturnists work during the day

What is the main goal of cancer immunology?

• To use the immune system to fight cancer

• To develop new surgical techniques

• To create vaccines for cancer

• To improve chemotherapy drugs

What is a significant side effect of cancer immunology drugs?

• Increased risk of infections

• Onset of autoimmune diseases

• Severe allergic reactions

• Hair loss

What is the role of a clinical informatician?

• To conduct clinical trials

• To perform surgeries

• To optimize patient data

• To develop new medications

What is the focus of lifestyle medicine?

• Developing new vaccines

• Preventing and reversing chronic diseases

• Prescribing medications

• Performing surgeries

Which pathway is NOT a way to become a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician?

• Residency curriculum

• Surgical pathway

• Experiential pathway

• Educational pathway