Podcast: MCAT Basics
The MCAT Basics Podcast with Sam Smith of MedSchoolCoach covers many topics on the AAMC MCAT. Each podcast covers a different topic, and up to 3 of the 4 MCAT sections. Lesson topics are based on the practice material, including practice tests, question banks, and more!
Past episodes
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Redox
This MCAT podcast covers Redox. First, I discuss the concept of a redox reaction. I go over oxidizing and reducing…
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Sound and Hearing
This MCAT podcast covers sound and hearing physiology. First, I discuss sound-related topics like sound waves, pitch, ultrasound, and the…
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Fluids
This MCAT podcast covers fluid statics (fluids standing still). First, I talk about different fluid properties including surface tension, vapor…
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Muscular System
This MCAT podcast covers the muscular system. First, I cover the differences and similarities between the three types of muscle…
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Social Stratification
This MCAT podcast covers social stratification. First, I define and give examples of many of the terms you may see…
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Classic Psychology Experiments
This podcast covers the classic psychology experiments to know for the MCAT. I discuss in detail the following experiments: *…
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The Cell Cycle
This MCAT podcast covers the cell cycle. First, I cover the different phases of the cell cycle: Interphase (G1, S,…
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Isomers
This episode reviews three common types of isomers that you are likely to see on the MCAT: 1) structural isomers,…
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BONUS: The Gut Microbiome
This bonus episode briefly covers the gut microbiome. I talk about what the gut microbiome is, what it does, and…
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Emotion and Motivation
This podcast covers motivation and emotion. First, I cover motivation, discussing the following topics: intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, theories of…
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Cardiovascular System + Fluids
This podcast covers the cardiovascular system and a bit of fluid mechanics. First, I cover cardiovascular anatomy. Then, I talk…
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BONUS: CARS Interview
In this podcast I talk to Katelyn Sawyer, the MCAT Content Manager for Medschoolcoach. We discuss the following topics: 1)…
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Translational Motion
This podcast covers translation motion. First, I cover vectors. Then, I talk about position, velocity, and acceleration. The link for…
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Cell Organelles
This podcast covers the cell organelles. I break these down into five categories, organelles within: 1) all cells, 2) eukaryotic…
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BONUS: Polyatomic Ions and Solubility Rules
This podcast covers the polyatomic ions to know and the solubility rules. Polyatomic ions start at 2:00 and solubility rules…
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Kinetics and Solubility
This podcast covers chemical kinetics and solubility. First, I cover topics within kinetics including: general concept, collision theory, rate laws,…
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