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: Intelligence

This MCAT podcast covers intelligence. First, I discuss several theories of intelligence including entity vs. incremental theory, general intelligence theory, two factor theory, multiple intelligences theory, triarchic theory, CHC theory, and biological theories. Next, I talk about hereditary factors of…
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #2 – Neurological Disorders

This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “The Nervous System” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #1 – Amino Acid Mutations

This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Amino Acids” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Redox

This MCAT podcast covers Redox. First, I discuss the concept of a redox reaction. I go over oxidizing and reducing agents, what makes a compound a good (or bad) oxidizing agent, oxidation state of molecules/functional groups, common organic chemistry redox…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Sound and Hearing

This MCAT podcast covers sound and hearing physiology. First, I discuss sound-related topics like sound waves, pitch, ultrasound, and the decibel system. Then, I briefly discuss the anatomy and physiology of the ear. Please email me if you have any…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Fluids

This MCAT podcast covers fluid statics (fluids standing still). First, I talk about different fluid properties including surface tension, vapor pressure, adsorption and absorption, adhesion and cohesion, and Henry’s law. Second, I discuss a few important fluids statics concepts: static…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Muscular System

This MCAT podcast covers the muscular system. First, I cover the differences and similarities between the three types of muscle (smooth, cardiac, skeletal). Then, I talk about the basic structure of a skeletal muscle cell and the many organelles that…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Social Stratification

This MCAT podcast covers social stratification. First, I define and give examples of many of the terms you may see regarding social stratification and inequality, including: prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, stereotype threat, status (ascribed vs achieved), power (6 different types to…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: Classic Psychology Experiments

This podcast covers the classic psychology experiments to know for the MCAT. I discuss in detail the following experiments: * Pavlov’s Dog- 2:00 * Harlow Monkey Study- 6:55 * Albert’s Bobo Doll Experiment- 11:15 * Skinner Box Experiment- 14:45 *…
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MCAT Basics Podcast

Sam Smith
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MCAT Basics: The Cell Cycle

To prepare for and maintain their diverse functions in the body, cells undergo the cell cycle, a highly regulated process of growth and division. It has multiple phases with their own ways of regulation to prevent mutations and damage to…
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Sam Smith

Sam Smith

MCAT Basics: Intelligence

MCAT Basics: Highlight #2 – Neurological Disorders

MCAT Basics: Highlight #1 – Amino Acid Mutations

MCAT Basics: Redox

MCAT Basics: Sound and Hearing

MCAT Basics: Fluids

MCAT Basics: Muscular System

MCAT Basics: Social Stratification

MCAT Basics: Classic Psychology Experiments

MCAT Basics: The Cell Cycle

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