Latest Medschool Podcast Episodes
Trading Music for Medical School
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 09, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Sujin Lee, an immigrant from Seoul, Korea, initially moved to the United States to pursue a music career. After obtaining her degree, life had a different plan for her: marriage, motherhood, and a surprising yet fulfilling pivot to the medical field. In this episode, Dr. Lee speaks with D...
Separation and Purification Techniques
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis episode of MCAT Basics covers several separation and purification techniques you may see on the MCAT. We’ll cover these techniques in three distinct categories: small molecules, proteins, and cells. Within the small molecule category, we’ll discuss extraction, crystallization and recryst...
Circuit Variables & Elements
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 07, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis episode of MCAT Basics covers the world of circuits. We will explore electrical circuits and their fundamental principles. We’ll start with dissecting the essential parameters that form the backbone of circuits: voltage, current, resistance, and power. These are the building blocks upon w...
DNA Replication and Central Dogma
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 02, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsDNA replication and the central dogma are fundamental concepts in molecular biology, and breaking down the different replication methods and the processes of transcription and translation is crucial for understanding how genetic information is expressed and passed on in cells. In the first par...
Premed Success and Med School Applications
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 02, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsNavigating the Medical School Admissions process is a different journey for everyone, and with the process constantly changing, the road to becoming a physician is not always easy. Luckily, Dr. Emil Chuck, Director of Advising Services at the Health Professional Student Association and Editor...
Thermodynamics
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 30, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers thermodynamics. First, I discuss the four laws of thermodynamics, as well as their application on the MCAT. Then, I break down enthalpy, Gibbs free energy, and entropy (briefly). Lastly, I cover the three types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. CORREC...
Cell and Tissue Types
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 25, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers cell and tissue types. First, I discuss the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. I further break down these categories and talk about the differences between animal, plant, fungi, protozoa, archaea, and bacterial cells. Next, I talk about each of the four main...
Tech for Her: Revolutionizing Women’s Health
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 25, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsWhile everyone’s journey into medicine is unique, it may not be unconventional. But those are the ones that bring an incredibly fresh perspective on carving one’s own path. Dr. Kate Arnold, an OBGYN Hospitalist, Laborist, and co-founder of FemInnovation is one of those unconventional paths. Ha...
Renal Physiology
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers renal physiology. I start with a brief introduction to renal anatomy, then discuss in detail renal physiology. Next, I introduce three hormones (ADH, aldosterone, and ANP) that effect the kidneys and discuss their effects on the nephron. Lastly, I talk about measurements of r...
REPLAY: Unlocking the Opportunities and Challenges of Medical Research
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 18, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Jia Ng. She is a board-certified nephrologist and epidemiologist and today, she talks about the world of research for medical students. Dr. Jia describes the opportunities and procedures she encountered from doing research, as well as the conditions they need...
Psychosocial Development and Identity
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 18, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers identity and psychosocial development. First, I will define a few terms you may see on the MCAT regarding identity. Next, I will breakdown the following theories of identity development: Erickson’s psychosocial development theory, Freud’s theory of psychosexual development, P...
Functional Groups: Physical and Chemical Properties
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 16, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers the main functional groups you will see on the MCAT. First, I will cover different physical properties (boiling point and solubility) of compounds containing the 8 most common functional groups: alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and amides. I the...
Electromagnetism
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 11, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers topics within electromagnetism. First, I will talk about charge and electric fields. This will include discussions on static charge, the amber effect, and electric potential. Then, I will introduce magnetism. I will discuss the concept of magnetism, force applied by a magneti...
Navigating the Pressure: Coping Techniques for Medical Students
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 11, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sarah Nasir, an osteopathic physician specializing in family medicine and sub-specializing in addiction medicine. In this episode, they talk about how medical students can cope with and navigate academic struggles in a far-from-perfect medical education system. ...
Psychology and Sociology Theories
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 09, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers the most important psych/soc theories on the MCAT. First, I will discuss social theories: functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, social constructionism. Next, I will talk about theories of emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer, Lazarus. Last, I...
Harnessing Technology: Addressing Disparities in Addiction Medicine
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 04, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Mike Tang, an adult and child psychiatrist, addiction medicine doctor, paediatrician, and Vice President of Integrated Care at Cityblock Health. In this episode, they talk about how you can get additional certifications with addiction medicine and the importance o...
The Reproductive System
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 04, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers a few topics within the reproductive system and development. I will discuss the following topics: spermatogenesis/oogenesis, the menstrual cycle, and development (from fertilization to birth). Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach...
Atomic Chemistry
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 02, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis 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 a...
Navigating Medicine: How Mentorship Shapes Future Physicians
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 28, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. April Renee Ruffin. In this episode, they talk about everything you need to know about mentorship and finding the right mentor at the early stages of your medical career. [00:00] Introduction [03:54] The Importance of Mentorship [09:30] How Do You Find a Ment...
Light and Optics
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 28, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis lecture covers light and optics. It is a physics heavy podcast. I talk first about photons. This includes an introduction to the photoelectric effect and the work function. Next, I briefly talk about waves. Last, I discuss some of the physics applications of light: polarization, diffraction...
Learning and Memory
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 26, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis lecture covers learning and memory. I will discuss: the different types of memory (short term, working, and long term), the structures in the brain related to memory, and learning. My discussion on learning will mostly focus on conditioning. I will talk about both operant conditioning and c...
Beyond Urban Centers: Enhancing Rural Health Infrastructure
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 21, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Thomas Campanella, a healthcare executive-in-residence at Baldwin Wallace, healthcare consultant, and former healthcare attorney. They talk everything about rural health: the challenges, initiatives, and technology involved to help improve it. [00:00] Introducti...
The Endocrine System
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 21, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis lecture covers the endocrine system. I go over types of hormones and their function, describe different structures within the endocrine system, and briefly discuss a few endocrine system disorders. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To l...
BONUS: HIV Cure?
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 19, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis bonus episode covers the recent news regarding the 3rd patient ever cured of HIV - technically considered a sustained remission. I will discuss some background on HIV-1 necessary to understand how the cure works. Then, I will discuss the paper detailing the cure and talk about its implicati...
Study Types and Research Design
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 14, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis lecture covers study variables and types. I discuss different study variables: independent variable, dependent variable, correlation variable, confounding variable, odds ratio, and more. Next, I talk about different types of studies: experimental, observational, case-control, cross-sectiona...
Empathy in Education: Fostering Patient-Doctor Bonds in Medical School
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 14, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Bradley Block, a general adult and pediatric ENT and host of “The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring” podcast. They talk about what every medical school should incorporate into their curriculum, the importance of patient-doctor communication, and what they think of th...
Organic Chemistry Mechanisms to Know
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 12, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis episode briefly covers the highest yield organic chemistry mechanisms and reactions on the MCAT. I will talk about: SN1/SN2, Carbonyl Addition/Substitution, Aldol Condensation, Oxidation/Reduction of Oxygen Containing Species, Fischer Esterification/Saponification, and E1/E2. Please email...
Social Groups
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 07, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis lecture covers social groups. I will discuss the different types of social groups, social networks, organizations, interactions within groups, and cultural groups (assimilation, integration, marginalization, and separation). Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodca...
Mentorship Matters: Nurturing Success in the Medical Field
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 07, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Adaira Landry, an emergency medicine physician, author, and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. They talk about the impact and importance of advocating for diversity and mentorship, the power of networking, and how to create equitable spaces in the medi...
Genetics: Gene Expression
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 05, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast is the second in a series of lectures that cover genetics. This podcast is mainly focused on gene expression. I also cover patterns of inheritance and genetics laboratory techniques (PCR, qPCR, Blotting, etc.). Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@meds...
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