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MCAT Basics Podcast
Thermodynamics
This podcast covers thermodynamics. First, I discuss the four laws of thermodynamics, as well as their application on the MCAT. Then, I break down enthalpy, Gibbs free energy, and entropy (briefly). Lastly, I cover the three types of heat transfer:…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Cell and Tissue Types
This podcast covers cell and tissue types. First, I discuss the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. I further break down these categories and talk about the differences between animal, plant, fungi, protozoa, archaea, and bacterial cells. Next, I talk…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Renal Physiology
This podcast covers renal physiology. I start with a brief introduction to renal anatomy, then discuss in detail renal physiology. Next, I introduce three hormones (ADH, aldosterone, and ANP) that effect the kidneys and discuss their effects on the nephron.…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Psychosocial Development and Identity
This podcast covers identity and psychosocial development. First, I will define a few terms you may see on the MCAT regarding identity. Next, I will breakdown the following theories of identity development: Erickson’s psychosocial development theory, Freud’s theory of psychosexual…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Functional Groups: Physical and Chemical Properties
This podcast covers the main functional groups you will see on the MCAT. First, I will cover different physical properties (boiling point and solubility) of compounds containing the 8 most common functional groups: alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters,…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Electromagnetism
This podcast covers topics within electromagnetism. First, I will talk about charge and electric fields. This will include discussions on static charge, the amber effect, and electric potential. Then, I will introduce magnetism. I will discuss the concept of magnetism,…
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The ProspectiveDoctor Podcast
BONUS: Cell Differentiation
This bonus episode briefly covers cell differentiation. What are the mechanisms of cell differentiation? How does a stem cell know what type of cell to differentiate into? Listen to find out. To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Psychology and Sociology Theories
This podcast covers the most important psych/soc theories on the MCAT. First, I will discuss social theories: functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, social constructionism. Next, I will talk about theories of emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer, Lazarus. Last, I will discuss…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
The Reproductive System
This podcast covers a few topics within the reproductive system and development. I will discuss the following topics: spermatogenesis/oogenesis, the menstrual cycle, and development (from fertilization to birth). To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Atomic Chemistry
This lecture covers basic quantum theory, quantum numbers, hybridization, types of bonds, and nuclear decay. To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor.
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