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MCAT Basics Podcast
Aromatic Compounds
This MCAT podcast covers aromatic compounds. I cover the definition of aromatic compounds, how to determine if a compound is aromatic (Huckle’s rule), and the properties of aromatic compounds. [02:12] Definition of an Aromatic Compound [04:09] Criteria for Aromaticity [06:06]…
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Aging
This MCAT podcast covers aging. I first focus on aging at the cellular level (telomeres and senescence) and then talk about aging and the brain. Then I tackle aging from a sociological perspective. [01:25] Aging at the Cellular Level [05:26]…
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BONUS: Interventional Radiology Virtual Shadowing with Dr. Sahil Mehta
Can’t get into a hospital or doctor’s office to shadow? Want a new podcast to listen to? We have the solution for you: Virtual Physician Shadowing. Virtual Physician Shadowing is a podcast by MedSchoolCoach that features the audio from the…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Personality
This MCAT Basics podcast covers two aspects of personality: 1. Personality theories [05:18] Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality [07:50] The Humanistic Theory on Personality [09:37] The Trait Theory [11:30] Social Cognitive Theory [13:37] Biological Perspective of Personality [15:25] The Behaviorist Theory…
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Molecular Structure and Absorption Spectra
This MCAT podcast covers molecular structure and absorption spectra. I discuss 4 different analytical techniques: IR Spectroscopy UV-Vis Spectroscopy Mass Spectroscopy NMR Spectroscopy Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach…
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BONUS: 5 Tips for Clinical Rotations
In this bonus episode, Chase DiMarco joins to discuss clinical rotations that occur during the 3rd and 4th years of medical school (for most programs). Hear 5 tips for clinical rotations from the experts, audio from Chase’s podcast The 1-Minute…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
The Doppler Effect
This MCAT podcast covers the doppler effect. Sam discusses the the general concept of the doppler effect and the equation that describes it. [00:32] Introduction [01:40] The Doppler Effect Concept [09:05] The Doppler Effect Equation Please email me if you…
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Viruses
This MCAT podcast covers viruses. I cover virus structure, viral life cycle, transduction vs transfection, classification, viral mutation, and subviral particles. [01:17] Definition of a Virus [02:14] Virus Structure [11:15] Viral Life Cycle [18:02] Bacteriophage Life Cycles [21:41] Retrovirus Life…
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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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Work and Energy
This MCAT podcast covers work and energy. I cover the mathematical and conceptual definitions of work, the sign convention of work, mechanical advantage and path dependency. In terms of energy, I discuss the general definition of energy, energy vs. work,…
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