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MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)
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  • MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

    Translational Motion

    04/28/2026 | 50 mins.
    This podcast addresses translational motion. First, vectors are covered. Then, the variables of acceleration, velocity, and position are discussed. Next, the host discusses the relationship between those three variables. Finally, it covers free fall, projectile motion, air resistance, and friction.
    The example link for this segment is provided here:  Geogebra Example
    Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT.
     
    Jump into the conversation:
    [00:00] MCAT Tutoring from MedSchoolCoach
    [00:34] Welcome to MCAT Basics
    [01:06] Topics covered in this episode
    [01:57] What is translational motion
    [04:08] Vectors
    [14:21] Velocity, acceleration, and position/displacement
    [20:08] The relationship between acceleration, velocity, and position 
    [34:53] Free fall and projectile motion
    [44:40] The four equations to know for projectile motion
    [47:20] Air resistance and friction
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    Cardiovascular System + Fluids

    04/23/2026 | 58 mins.
    In this episode, we focus on the cardiovascular system and its connection to fluid mechanics. Beginning with an exploration of cardiovascular anatomy, the discussion covers various aspects of the heart: its function, contraction mechanism, the diverse cell types found within it, and its essential role in regulating blood pressure. 
    Finally, in the latter part of the episode, several fluid mechanics topics pertinent to the MCAT and their application to the cardiovascular system are addressed. These include total peripheral resistance, viscosity, the continuity equation, and the Bernoulli equation, offering insights into their relevance in understanding cardiovascular dynamics.
    Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT.
     
    [00:00] Intro
    [02:32] Circulatory system overview
    [08:48] Blood's journey from the heart through systematic circulation
    [11:49] The reason the heart needs one-way valves
    [15:14] The path of blood flow through the body
    [16:52] Function of the heart
    [22:21] QRS complex
    [24:24] Cells that make up the heart
    [28:33] Hormonal control of blood pressure and its relationship to the heart
    [40:39] Application of physics fluids to cardiovascular system
    [43:31] Peripheral resistance
    [48:38] Viscosity 
    [51:54] Continuity equation
    [55:02] Bernoulli equation
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    The Respiratory System

    04/15/2026 | 47 mins.
    This MCAT podcast covers the respiratory system. First, I cover the anatomy of the respiratory system. Then, I dive into its main functions:
    Gas exchange (breathing mechanisms here too)
    Thermoregulation
    Particle filtration
    pH control
    Lastly I talk about how the respiratory system is controlled.
    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!
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    Genetics: Chromosomes, Meiosis and Mitosis, and Inheritance Patterns

    04/13/2026 | 50 mins.
    This podcast is the first in a series of lectures covering genetics. I cover the following topics: brief history of basic genetic principals, evolution, chromosomal theory (including mutations), mitosis and meiosis, and inheritance patterns.
    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!
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    Atomic Chemistry

    04/08/2026 | 49 mins.
    This lecture covers basic quantum theory, quantum numbers, hybridization, types of bonds, and nuclear decay. 
    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!

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About MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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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