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
Intro to the MCAT with Dr. Shemmassian
Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, the founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, talks about the four MCAT sections, studying for the MCAT, and…
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Respiratory System
Sam Smith reviews the basics of the Human Respiratory System. He outlines the anatomy, the functions, and how the entire…
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DNA Mutations and Repair
Sam reviews DNA mutations and DNA repair for the Bio/Biochem section of the MCAT. He outlines the causes and types…
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Developing an MCAT Study Plan
Alex Starks joins Sam to talk about preparing for the MCAT. Alex is a very experienced tutor, having helped 400+…
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Social Institutions
Sam reviews social institutions for the Psych/Soc portion of the MCAT. He discusses the social institutions of: health and medicine,…
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Aromatic Compounds
Sam covers key information about aromatic compounds for the B/B and C/P portions of the MCAT. He covers the properties…
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Aging
Sam reviews aging concepts that show up on the MCAT. He covers aging at the cellular level, emphasizing the phenomena…
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Personality
Sam breaks down personality in this podcast. He talks about different personality theories and how personality affects our behavior. He…
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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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