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We Use Our MCAT CARS Skills to Read About an Author

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 10 Link to the full article: https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/rivalry-feud/varieties-ether In 1931 Pearl S. Buck published the novel The Good Earth. Buck was born in the United…

How Does Affirmative Action Affect Medical School Admissions

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 158 This week, our poster is from Canada planning to apply to medical school who is curious whether there the U.S. has got some…

The Pros and Cons of Global Healthcare Experiences

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 318 Lawson is the executive director at Atlantis, a leading global healthcare experience fellowship that gives you the chance to explore other healthcare systems.…

Next Step Full Length 10, Bio/Biochem Discretes 2: The MCAT Podcast Ep. 125

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 125 In our next set of discrete questions from Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep), we talk about insulin, beta-oxidation, and the IRB…

Pastor To Aspiring Physician: Discussing Faith In Apps

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 157 As a pastor, his faith which is rooted in serving others is the driving force in becoming a physician. Should you discuss your…

Next Step Full Length 10, Bio/Biochem Passage 5

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 124 We tackle passage 5 from Next Step full-length 10 which talks about peripheral nerves and stem cells. Follow along with the handouts at…

Do Longer Books Equal Better Books? Using Our MCAT Skills

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 09 Link to the full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/21/the-guardian-view-on-lengthening-books-read-them-and-weep At 500 pages, The Overstory is a “majestic redwood” of a novel. Its place on this week’s…

Building Better Study Skills for the Sciences and MCAT

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 317 Kathleen is an expert in helping premeds and medical students better prepare for their exams. With her evidenced-based practice, she’ll help you too.…

The ShortCoat Podcast: Genetically Engineered Babies, Medical Student Influencers

Original Article: Genetically Engineered Babies, Medical Student Influencers Are you buying what med student Instagrammers are selling? You’ve probably noticed them.  Cute med students hawking makeup and study guides on Instagram,…

Attending A Premed Conference as an OldPreMed

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 156 As an older applicant, are there benefits to attending a premed conference? Can you make connections with schools that will ultimately help your…