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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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MCAT Basics Podcast
Light and Optics
This lecture covers light and optics. It is a physics heavy podcast. I talk first about photons. This includes an introduction to the photoelectric effect and the work function. Next, I briefly talk about waves. Last, I discuss some of…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Learning and Memory
This lecture covers learning and memory. I will discuss: the different types of memory (short term, working, and long term), the structures in the brain related to memory, and learning. My discussion on learning will mostly focus on conditioning. I…
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The Endocrine System
This lecture covers the endocrine system. I go over types of hormones and their function, describe different structures within the endocrine system, and briefly discuss a few endocrine system disorders. To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
BONUS: HIV Cure?
This bonus episode covers the recent news regarding the 3rd patient ever cured of HIV – technically considered a sustained remission. I will discuss some background on HIV-1 necessary to understand how the cure works. Then, I will discuss the…
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Study Types and Research Design
This lecture covers study variables and types. I discuss different study variables: independent variable, dependent variable, correlation variable, confounding variable, odds ratio, and more. Next, I talk about different types of studies: experimental, observational, case-control, cross-sectional, cohort, and more. Lastly,…
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Organic Chemistry Mechanisms to Know
This episode briefly covers the highest yield organic chemistry mechanisms and reactions on the MCAT. I will talk about: SN1/SN2, Carbonyl Addition/Substitution, Aldol Condensation, Oxidation/Reduction of Oxygen Containing Species, Fischer Esterification/Saponification, and E1/E2. To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Social Groups
This lecture covers social groups. I will discuss the different types of social groups, social networks, organizations, interactions within groups, and cultural groups (assimilation, integration, marginalization, and separation). To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical…
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