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
-
MCAT Basics Podcast
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+…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
Social Institutions
Sam reviews social institutions for the Psych/Soc portion of the MCAT. He discusses the social institutions of: health and medicine,…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
Aromatic Compounds
Sam covers key information about aromatic compounds for the B/B and C/P portions of the MCAT. He covers the properties…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
Aging
Sam reviews aging concepts that show up on the MCAT. He covers aging at the cellular level, emphasizing the phenomena…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
Record A Message
Be featured in an upcoming episode! Just click the “start recording” button below, enter your name and email, and then…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
Personality
Sam breaks down personality in this podcast. He talks about different personality theories and how personality affects our behavior. He…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
Viruses
Sam Smith covers the structure, life cycle, classification, and mutation of viruses. Including the life cycle and structure of bacteriophages…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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,…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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]…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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…
Read More » -
MCAT Basics Podcast
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…
Read More »
