Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics Podcast
DNA Mutations and Repair
Sam reviews DNA mutations and DNA repair for the Bio/Biochem section of the MCAT. He outlines the causes and types of mutations and then dives into repair mechanisms. [02:10] Definition of DNA Mutation [02:40] Causes of DNA Mutation [12:00] How…
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Developing an MCAT Study Plan
Alex Starks joins Sam to talk about preparing for the MCAT. Alex is a very experienced tutor, having helped 400+ students in their test preparation. As a 99-percentile scorer, he shares his study tips and recommended resources for the MCAT.…
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Social Institutions
Sam reviews social institutions for the Psych/Soc portion of the MCAT. He discusses the social institutions of: health and medicine, education, family, religion, and government. [01:43] Definition of a social institution [05:14] Health & Medicine [16:19] Education [25:26] Family [30:30]…
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Aromatic Compounds
Sam covers key information about aromatic compounds for the B/B and C/P portions of the MCAT. He covers the properties of aromatic compounds, how to differentiate between aromatic and antiaromatic compounds, and the common aromatic molecules that you need to…
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Aging
Sam reviews aging concepts that show up on the MCAT. He covers aging at the cellular level, emphasizing the phenomena of telomere shortening and cell senescence. Then, he discusses aging in the brain and the Life Course Perspective, which are…
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Be featured in an upcoming episode! Just click the “start recording” button below, enter your name and email, and then start recording. MCAT Basics Here is what Sam wants to know: What questions do you have about the MCAT?…
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Personality
Sam breaks down personality in this podcast. He talks about different personality theories and how personality affects our behavior. He also breaks down personality disorders and the personality-related questions that could appear on the MCAT. [02:55] The Different Theories on…
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Pre-Med Academics
The Pre-Med Holiday Gift Guide
The Prospective Doctor 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is for the pre-med student in your life to make shopping for them personal, thoughtful and totally medical. Here’s one gift for each of the 12 days of Christmas, or however the future…
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Viruses
Sam Smith covers the structure, life cycle, classification, and mutation of viruses. Including the life cycle and structure of bacteriophages and retroviruses. [01:17] Definition of a Virus [02:14] Virus Structure [11:15] Viral Life Cycle [18:02] Bacteriophage Life Cycles [21:41] Retrovirus…
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BONUS: Transitioning to Med School with Madhavi Murali
Madhavi Murali discusses transitioning to medical school, resources for studying, and how students can prepare for medical school and the Step 1 exam. [00:44] Madhavi’s Academic Background and the BA/MD Program [03:41] Things Madhavi Learned When Transitioning from BA to…
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