Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics Podcast
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: [email protected] Thanks for listening!
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The Lymphatic System
Sam Smith and Alex Starks review key information about the lymphatic system for the Bio/Biochem portion of your MCATs. They outline the structure and major functions of the lymphatic system. [02:23] What is the Lymphatic System? [02:53] Lymph, Lymphatic Vessels,…
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Respiratory System
Sam Smith reviews the basics of the Human Respiratory System. He outlines the anatomy, the functions, and how the entire system is controlled. [1:24] The Anatomy of The Respiratory System [2:08] The Parts of the Upper Respiratory System [4:55] The…
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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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