MCAT Basics Podcast
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Viruses
Sam Smith covers the structure, life cycle, classification, and mutation of viruses. Including the life cycle and structure of bacteriophages…
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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…
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BONUS: The Osteopathic Experience with Luke Maxfield, DO
Dr. Luke Maxfield joins us to discuss his experience in osteopathic medicine, the differences between an MD and a DO,…
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MCAT Basics: Work and Energy
Sam Smith discusses energy and work for the Chem/Phys section of the MCAT. He covers the mathematical and conceptual definitions…
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MCAT Basics: Fat and Protein Metabolism
Sam Smith covers fatty acid catabolism, including lipolysis and beta oxidation, fatty acid synthesis, protein catabolism, and protein anabolism. [01:32]…
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MCAT Basics: Social Norms and Deviance
Sam Smith breaks down social norms and deviance. He covers the types of norms, different theories regarding deviance, and collective…
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MCAT Basics: Population Genetics
Sam reviews genotypes/phenotypes, inheritance patterns, the Hardy-Weinberg equation, and the four ways a population’s genetics change over time. [01:09] The…
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MCAT Basics: Common Hormone Axes
Dive into anatomy and physiology of three hormone axes: the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal/gonadal axes, and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. [01:27] Defining a Hormone…
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MCAT Basics: Evidence Based Study Methods with Chase DiMarco
Chase and Sam discuss various study tips, habits, and evidence-based methods to help students succeed on the MCAT and in…
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MCAT Basics: The Excretory System
Learn about the excretory system and prepare for the MCAT. Sam covers the excretory system’s anatomy and physiology. Sam Smith…
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