Join us as we detail MCAT exam topics. Each podcast covers several MCAT sections with lessons based on review material put out by the AAMC, such as practice tes... More
Join us as we detail MCAT exam topics. Each podcast covers several MCAT sections with lessons based on review material put out by the AAMC, such as practice tes... More
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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 decibel system. Then, I briefly discuss the anatomy and physiology of the ear. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected]oolcoach.com To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for listening!
2023-05-30
29:54
Fluids
This MCAT podcast covers fluid statics (fluids standing still). First, I talk about different fluid properties including surface tension, vapor pressure, adsorption and absorption, adhesion and cohesion, and Henry's law. Second, I discuss a few important fluids statics concepts: static fluid pressure, Pascal's law, gauge pressure vs absolute pressure, osmotic pressure, and buoyancy. For some fluid dynamics (moving fluids) skip to the 43:00 mark in the cardiovascular system + fluids 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 at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for listening!
2023-05-25
54:24
Muscular System
This MCAT podcast covers the muscular system. First, I cover the differences and similarities between the three types of muscle (smooth, cardiac, skeletal). Then, I talk about the basic structure of a skeletal muscle cell and the many organelles that are unique to this cell type including the sarcolemma, sarcoplasm, myofibrils, sarcomeres, and more. Next, I discuss three main differences between type I and type II muscle fibers. Last, I delve into muscle contraction, starting at the neuromuscular junction and ending in the shortening of sarcomeres (the cause of muscle flexion). 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 at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for listening!
2023-05-23
35:57
Social Stratification
This MCAT podcast covers social stratification. First, I define and give examples of many of the terms you may see regarding social stratification and inequality, including: prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, stereotype threat, status (ascribed vs achieved), power (6 different types to know), social capital (and the other forms of capital), gentrification, and poverty. Then, I talk about social class. Last, I briefly mention the social gradient in healthcare. 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 at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for listening
2023-05-18
40:54
Classic Psychology Experiments
This podcast covers the classic psychology experiments to know for the MCAT. I discuss in detail the following experiments: * Pavlov’s Dog- 2:00 * Harlow Monkey Study- 6:55 * Albert’s Bobo Doll Experiment- 11:15 * Skinner Box Experiment- 14:45 * Asch Conformity (Line) Experiment- 22:30 * Milgram Experiment- 26:30 * Watson’s Little Albert Experiment- 35:05 * Sherif Robbers Cave Study- 38:00 * Seligman Learned Helplessness Dog Study- 42:05 * Rapid Fire Cases (Zimbardo, Kitty Genovese, Phineas Gage )- 45:05 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 at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for listening!
Join us as we detail MCAT exam topics. Each podcast covers several MCAT sections with lessons based on review material put out by the AAMC, such as practice tests and question banks. Sam also interviews MCAT tutors and experts who share tips on how premed students can raise their score to get into medical school.
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