Sam Smith

Sam completed his Bachelors of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Following his graduation, he worked at the National Institutes of Health Vaccine Research Center studying HIV. Meanwhile, with a microphone in his garage, Sam founded the MCAT Basics podcast. The podcast has grown to become the top rated MCAT podcast on iTunes. In addition to podcasting, Sam enjoys the outdoors, sports, and his friends and family.

MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

This MCAT podcast covers sleep and circadian rhythms. First, I cover biology and physiology topics regarding sleep and circadian including the parts of the brain involved in sleep, the stages of sleep, and circadian rhythms. Then, I discuss psychology related…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics REPOST: The Endocrine System

This lecture covers the endocrine system. I go over types of hormones and their function, describe different structures within the endocrine system, and briefly discuss a few endocrine system disorders.
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics – Highlight #10 – T Cells

This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Immune System – Adaptive” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #9 – Transcriptional Control in Eukaryotes

This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Genetics: Gene Expression” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: The Digestive System

The MCAT Basics Podcast with Sam Smith of MedSchoolCoach covers many topics on the AAMC MCAT. Each podcast covers a different topic, and up to 3 of the 4 MCAT sections. Lesson topics are based on the practice material, including…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Electrochemistry

This MCAT podcast covers electrochemistry. First, I give an intro to electrochemical cells where I talk about galvanic vs electrolytic cells, concentration cells, the structure of an electrochemical cell, reduction/oxidation, directionality of electron flow, and a mnemonic I use to…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #8 – Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Psychosocial Development and Identity” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Biological Membranes

This MCAT podcast covers membranes. First, I discuss a few introductory topics regarding membranes: what they are, how they are formed, membranes in the cell, and cell to cell junctions. Second, I talk about transport through the membrane, including simple…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #7 – The Three Germ Layers

This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “The Reproductive System” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #6 – Meiosis

This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Genetics- Chromosomes, Meiosis and Mitosis, and Inheritance Patterns” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com Thanks for listening!
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Sam Smith

Sam Smith

MCAT Basics: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

MCAT Basics REPOST: The Endocrine System

MCAT Basics – Highlight #10 – T Cells

MCAT Basics: Highlight #9 – Transcriptional Control in Eukaryotes

MCAT Basics: The Digestive System

MCAT Basics: Electrochemistry

MCAT Basics: Highlight #8 – Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development

MCAT Basics: Biological Membranes

MCAT Basics: Highlight #7 – The Three Germ Layers

MCAT Basics: Highlight #6 – Meiosis

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