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What Makes a Topic High-Yield on the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 150 The MCAT covers many concepts and study time is limited. Today, we discuss high-yield materials. Are they the key to getting the biggest…

MCAT CARS Skills—Our Comprehension of the Universe

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 35 Today, Jack Westin and I talk about the universe. The passage is very MCAT-like as it presents a philosophical perspective on things you…

Sequelae of Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 21 Today, we’ve got some interesting case of a 14-year-old male with some malaise and abdominal pain. Once again, we’re joined by Dr. Karen…

Analyzing the Need for Fake Meat Using Our MCAT CARS Skills

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 34 Today, we talk about fake meats and vegan burgers. The article discusses things in a perspective that you may not have been aware…

USMLE and COMLEX Prep: Fetal Stress Test

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 20 Today, we tackle another maternal-fetal or pregnancy question. We’re joined once again by Dr. Karen Shackelford from BoardVitals. They offer a comprehensive QBank…

What is Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 99 Today, Dr. Aaron Shmookler joins us who has an interestingly different type of specialty. He is a pathologist trained Blood Banking & Transfusion…

Making the Transition From Military Back to Undergrad

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 182 This week, we have a question from Nick, a former corpsman, who is curious about some tips and tricks for finishing the remainder…

AAMC MCAT Resouces: Pros, Cons, and Recent Updates

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 149 Today, we talk about some changes at the AAMC in terms of their prep resources. And once again, we’re joined by Clara from…

Discussing the Application Cycle With an Admissions Expert

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 342 Dr. Sunny Nakae has been around in the medical admissions world for a while now. She previously served at Stritch School of Medicine…

The Importance of Reviewing Your MCAT Full-Length Test

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 148 Today, we have a great discussion about reviewing full-lengths, QBanks, and everything else! I’m joined once again by Clara from Blueprint MCAT (formerly…