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MCAT Basics Podcast
Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
This MCAT podcast covers sleep and circadian rhythms. First, I cover biology and physiology topics regarding sleep and circadian including the parts of the brain involved in sleep, the stages of sleep, and circadian rhythms. Then, I discuss psychology related…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
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. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns:…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Highlight #10 – T Cells
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Immune System – Adaptive” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
The Digestive System
This MCAT podcast covers the digestive system. First, I talk generally about what the digestive system is and does. Then, I break down some digestive system anatomy and physiology (mostly physiology). Last, I briefly mention how digestion is regulated. Please…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Electrochemistry
This MCAT podcast covers electrochemistry. First, I give an intro to electrochemical cells where I talk about galvanic vs electrolytic cells, concentration cells, the structure of an electrochemical cell, reduction/oxidation, directionality of electron flow, and a mnemonic I use to…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Highlight #8 – Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Psychosocial Development and Identity” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Biological Membranes
This MCAT podcast covers membranes. First, I discuss a few introductory topics regarding membranes: what they are, how they are formed, membranes in the cell, and cell to cell junctions. Second, I talk about transport through the membrane, including simple…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Highlight #7 – The Three Germ Layers
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “The Reproductive System” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Highlight #6 – Meiosis
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Genetics- Chromosomes, Meiosis and Mitosis, and Inheritance Patterns” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
ATP
This MCAT podcast covers adenosine triphosphate (ATP). I discuss: 1) ATP’s structure, 2) its thermodynamics and how it drives other biological reactions, 3) its production and regeneration, and 4) its function (including its role in the Na+/K+ pump, protein phosphorylation,…
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