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MCAT Basics

by Health Admissions IQ

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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP

    October 1, 2026 · 47 min

    In this episode, we’ll talk about  ATP or adenosine triphosphate. We will begin with a detailed examination of ATP's structure and composition as a nucleotide, followed by an explanation of the metabolic pathways involved in its…

  • Biological Membranes

    September 29, 2026 · 44 min

    This MCAT Basics podcast covers biological membranes. First, the podcast introduces a few topics regarding membranes: what they are, how they are formed, their presence in the cell, and cell-to-cell junctions. Second, it addresses…

  • Electrochemistry

    September 24, 2026 · 46 min

    In this episode of MCAT Basics, we’ll cover Electrochemistry. We start with the role of salt bridges in electrochemical cells and cover the intricacies of cell notation. We’ll also discuss how ions maintain charge balance, the importance…

  • The Digestive System

    September 22, 2026 · 49 min

    In this episode, we'll break down the intricate processes of nutrient digestion and absorption, from the mechanical and chemical digestion in the stomach to the vital role of the small and large intestines. We'll also discuss the…

  • Physiology and Perception of the Eye

    September 18, 2026 · 41 min

    This podcast focuses on the eye. It begins with a brief overview of the eye's anatomy and physiology. The discussion then shifts to rods, cones, and the phototransduction pathway. The final section addresses perception. Key topics include…

  • Sound and Hearing

    September 15, 2026 · 28 min

    In this episode, we focus on the physiology of sound and hearing. We begin by exploring sound-related concepts, including sound waves, pitch, ultrasound, and the decibel system. Next, we delve into the anatomy and physiology of the ear…

  • Redox Reactions: Reduction and Oxidation

    September 10, 2026 · 45 min

    Redox reactions or reduction and oxidation are reactions in which electrons are simultaneously transferred from one chemical species to another. This episode begins with exploring this concept, including an in-depth look at oxidizing and…

  • Intelligence

    September 8, 2026 · 34 min

    In this episode, we explore the topic of intelligence, which is primarily featured in the psychology and sociology section of the MCAT. We cover several key theories, including entity vs. incremental theory, general intelligence theory…