When many people think of Latin Americans immediately they may refer to mariachis, poor countries, corrupt governments, exotic foods and maybe they may know one or two presidents. According to Merriam Webster, the definition of Latin American is: all the people from Spanish America and Brazil.
Key differentiators between Gerontology and Geriatrics. 1  Gerontology deals with the entire ageing process in individuals whereas Geriatrics concentrates only the ageing process of older adults.  Gerontology is a multidisciplinary field of study where as Geriatrics is a part of the internal medicine.
D.O. vs. M.D. applicants. The main difference between the two types of physicians is that D.O.s have been specially trained to perform osteopthic manipulations on patients. They view the patient as a total person and focus on preventative care. They view the whole body rather than treat specific symptoms or illness.