The MCAT Podcast

In Passage 9 we analyze a study about the impact of musical expertise on both the functional and structural modifications of the brain. Follow along! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

Today we tackle our next set of discrete questions! We cover norms, bias, groupthink, and population statistics! Challenge your knowledge and see how you do! Links: Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at&nbsp...

For a premed, the word stress is synonymous with the MCAT, but don't worry we cover all things stress in Passage 8. Follow along in our show notes! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD to save 10% off)

In Passage 7 we analyze a study about behavior and how context impacts behavior. Follow along to see the results of Good Samaritan versus Occupation! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

We tackle Passage 6 today that covers a study that investigates the effect terminology has on describing disease. Follow along in our blog post! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

Today we have more discrete questions that cover personality traits, emotions, and more! How did you do on this set of questions? Follow along to find out! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD to save 10% off)

Passage 5 is all about administrative groupthink and the impact it has on employee stress and turnover. Follow along to improve your psych/soc skills! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

We are moving on to Passage 4 which covers a study that tested whether patient compliance can be prompted by social characteristics. Follow along in our show notes! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

Last week we took a quick break from passages with discrete questions. This week we look at Passage 3 that covers the pathway in which we hear with the ear. Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

In our first set of discrete questions from Next Step Test Prep, we answer questions about bias, stress hormones, organizational effects, and groupthink! Links:

We tackle Passage 2 that is all about external locus of control with migrants! Follow along with the handout on our blog post to hone your psych/soc skills! Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

Today we begin the psych/soc section from the Next Step full-length 10. Passage 1 covers double bind communication and the link between communication and schizophrenia. #MCAT #premed Links:  (Use the promo code MCATPOD to save some money.)

Psychology and Sociology is the newest section of the MCAT. We talk about how to tackle this section and talk about how it may be different from other sections. Links:  (Use the promo code MCATPOD to save 10% off)

We're on the last part of bio/biochem and we're finishing up with a set of discrete questions. Follow along in the show notes at mcatpodcast.com/132 Links:

Passage 10 of bio/biochem is about a research study looking at the activity of membrane proteins in three different cell types. Follow along in the blog post. Links:  (Use the promo code MCATPOD to save $50 off their course.)

We're rounding out bio/biochem for Next Step Test Prep full-length 10 and we're in for a great passage to help us with our skills. Links:

We're onto our last set of discrete questions for the bio/biochem section of Next Step Test Prep full-length 10. Follow along in our show notes! Links:

Passage 8 is all about genetics, inheritance patterns, chromosomes, and much more. Follow along with the blog post for this episode. Links:

Passage 7 is all about white blood cells, viruses, and bacteria and how they respond in the body of mice. Follow along on our MCAT Podcast blog post! Links:

Passage 6 is filled with lipoproteins, and maybe a little Hepatitis C. Follow along with the handout on our blog post for this MCAT bio/biochem passage. Links:

In our next set of discrete questions from Next Step Test Prep, we talk about insulin, beta-oxidation, and the IRB and research process. Follow along in the post. Links:  (promo code MCATPOD)

We tackle passage 5 from Next Step full-length 10 which talks about peripheral nerves and stem cells. Follow along with the handouts at themcatpodcast.com. Links:

Another week of MCAT full-length breakdown with Clara from Next Step Test Prep. We're covering passage 4 from NSTP full-length 10 bio/biochem section. Links:

We're still in bio/biochem mode for the MCAT Podcast, this week covering the first discrete set of questions from the section. Follow along in the show notes. Links:

Passage 3 from Next Step Test Prep full-length 10 covers an interesting discussion on unfolded protein response and endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis. Links:  and use the promo code MCATPOD