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MCAT Basics Podcast
BONUS: Dr. Shannon Sovndal Interview
Dr. Shannon Sovndal, an emergency medicine specialist, discusses his medical journey, career experiences and advice for pre-med and medical students. [0:36] Dr. Sovndal’s Background and Accomplishments [01:18] Recurring Patients in an ER [02:25] The Influence of Personality on Choosing Emergency…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
The Excretory System
I break down information about the excretory system that will be useful for the MCAT. He first compares the functions of the excretory system versus the digestive and urinary systems. Then, he describes the anatomy of the excretory system. Finally,…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
This MCAT podcast covers sleep and circadian rhythms. First, I cover biology and physiology topics regarding sleep and circadian including the parts of the brain involved in sleep, the stages of sleep, and circadian rhythms. Then, I discuss psychology related…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
The Endocrine System
This lecture covers the endocrine system. I go over types of hormones and their function, describe different structures within the endocrine system, and briefly discuss a few endocrine system disorders. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns:…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Highlight #10 – T Cells
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Immune System – Adaptive” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
The Digestive System
This MCAT podcast covers the digestive system. First, I talk generally about what the digestive system is and does. Then, I break down some digestive system anatomy and physiology (mostly physiology). Last, I briefly mention how digestion is regulated. Please…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Electrochemistry
This MCAT podcast covers electrochemistry. First, I give an intro to electrochemical cells where I talk about galvanic vs electrolytic cells, concentration cells, the structure of an electrochemical cell, reduction/oxidation, directionality of electron flow, and a mnemonic I use to…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Highlight #8 – Erikson’s 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Psychosocial Development and Identity” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Biological Membranes
This MCAT podcast covers membranes. First, I discuss a few introductory topics regarding membranes: what they are, how they are formed, membranes in the cell, and cell to cell junctions. Second, I talk about transport through the membrane, including simple…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
Highlight #7 – The Three Germ Layers
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “The Reproductive System” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us…
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