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MCAT Basics

MCAT Basics breaks down the high-yield concepts you need to know for the MCAT in clear, approachable lessons. Hosted by Sam Smith and presented by Health Admissions IQ, each episode explores topics across the MCAT sciences and behavioral sciences, with content aligned to the AAMC exam framework and commonly tested concepts. Whether you’re building your foundation or reinforcing key material, MCAT Basics helps make complex MCAT topics easier to understand and review.

Episodes

This podcast episode explores the molecule ATP and its crucial role in cellular energy. ATP, consisting of a nucleotide with adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups, is the primary energy currency in cells. The episode covers ATP production through various metabolic processes, including aerobic respiration, and hig...

Biological Membranes

29 Sep 2026

43m

Electrochemistry

24 Sep 2026

46m

Introduction

24 Aug 2026

36m

The Krebs Cycle

26 Mar 2026

32m

Introducing MCAT Basics+

24 Mar 2026

Population Genetics

05 Feb 2026

42m

Social Norms & Deviance

03 Feb 2026

31m

The Endocrine System

22 Jan 2026

38m

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This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the endocrine system, highlighting the intricate mechanisms of hormone signaling, production, and regulation within the body. It delves into the types of hormones, their functions, and the critical structures involved in hormone production, such as the hypothala...

Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

20 Jan 2026

44m

The Digestive System

30 Dec 2025

49m

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This podcast episode takes listeners on an enlightening journey through the digestive system, detailing its intricate anatomy and physiology, and emphasizing the roles of each organ and their specific functions in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. From the initial breakdown of food in the mouth to the final s...

Physiology and Perception of the Eye

26 Dec 2025

41m

Sound and Hearing

23 Dec 2025

29m

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This podcast episode provides an in-depth exploration of sound, from the fundamental principles governing its speed in various mediums to its practical applications in medical diagnostics and human physiology. By dissecting the science of sound propagation, ultrasound imaging, the decibel system, and the intricate anat...

Redox Reactions: Reduction and Oxidation

18 Dec 2025

46m

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This podcast episode investigates the critical role of redox reactions in both organic chemistry and biological systems, detailing how strong oxidizing and reducing agents function, the intricacies of oxidation states, and the significance of reactive oxygen species in cellular processes. It intricately connects these ...

Intelligence

16 Dec 2025

34m

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This podcast episode explores the different theories of intelligence, including the entity theory and the incremental theory. It discusses the nature versus nurture argument and highlights the impact of these theories on motivation and self-conceptualization. The episode also delves into various theories proposed by ps...