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Free Jack Westin Resources! I Jack Westin MCAT I The Home for MCAT Preparation and Courses
Join Azaii and Phil as they do a deep dive into all things free at Jack Westin. Learn about our diagnostic and analytics tools, when you should use the fundamental daily questions, and why the chrome extension may be your most valuable tool in the last few weeks before test day.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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4/13/2023 β’ 47 minutes, 18 seconds
Training Behavior: All About Conditioning! I Jack Westin MCAT
Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss how the MCAT tests training behavior. Learn why a certain town makes Phil hungry, and why facebook hired casino workers to change YOUR behavior. This is a high yield MCAT topic, so you won't want to miss this one.
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4/6/2023 β’ 48 minutes, 3 seconds
Pessimists Score Worse? MCAT Coach: Megan Galvin I Jack Westin MCAT Podcast
Join Phil and Azaii as they welcome their special guest, MCAT Coach: Megan Galvin! Lots of questions get answered that you may not have even known to ask! How does outlook affect your scores, how assessing your resources is an important step to MCAT prep, and why is it that you don't want top spend TOO much time studying for the MCAT.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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3/30/2023 β’ 1 hour, 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Mastering the Bio Section of the MCAT
Join Phil and Molly as they discuss the Bio Section of the MCAT. It is the section that is most often underestimated, and has the most difficult data interpretation. If you want to improve your score on this section, you won't want to miss this episode!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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3/16/2023 β’ 1 hour, 8 minutes, 2 seconds
Mastering the Chemistry/Physics Section I Jack Westin MCAT
Join Phil and Molly as they discuss the most feared section of the MCAT - the Chem/Phys Section. You'll want to make sure you know how to spend your time wisely, and what NOT to waste your time on!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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3/9/2023 β’ 55 minutes, 39 seconds
Special Guest: MCAT Advisor Ian Phoenix
Phil and Azaii welcome a very special guest, Ian Phoenix, Associate Director of Academic Advising (ian@jackwestin.com)! Ian is one of the academic advisors at Jack Westin and will explain what they do. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect an academic advisor who can direct you to the best MCAT resources.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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3/2/2023 β’ 55 minutes, 40 seconds
Is the Psych/Soc Section The Most Underestimated Section of The MCAT? I Jack Westin MCAT Podcast
Join Phil and Molly as they wrap up their breakdown of the MCAT by discussing the Psychology and Sociology section of the MCAT. We discuss how to approach the section, what are some major pitfalls for students, and how mastering this section can make you a better doctor. With a lot to unpack, you will want to make sure you see this episode!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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3/1/2023 β’ 48 minutes, 25 seconds
The Most Important MCAT CARS Tip
We can agree that CARS is a tough section! Join Molly and Azaii as they discuss the most important changes you can make TODAY to turn your CARS score around.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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2/23/2023 β’ 33 minutes, 37 seconds
Studying for the MCAT with an MCAT Expert: Molly Hudash
In this special podcast, Azaii is joined by MCAT content and instruction expert Molly Hudash to discuss how she studied for the MCAT, and what she would do now. From Reddit to textbooks, Molly gives us all the inside scoop.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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2/16/2023 β’ 46 minutes, 10 seconds
What to do on your MCAT test day?
What should you be doing the week of your test? The day of your test? During your test?! Join Azaii and Phil as they discuss the lead up to your exam day and how to make sure that you ACE the MCAT.
MCAT Test Day Guidelines: https://students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam/mcat-test-day
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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2/9/2023 β’ 56 minutes, 58 seconds
The BEST Way to Review MCAT Exams!
What is the one thing MCAT students should be doing better? REVIEWING! Join Azaii and Phil as they do a deep dive into the PERFECT way to review an MCAT exam.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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2/2/2023 β’ 45 minutes, 51 seconds
The Perfect MCAT Study Schedule!
What is the ideal MCAT Study Plan? Stay tuned in order to understand how your study schedule should account for all the stages of MCAT prep.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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1/26/2023 β’ 54 minutes, 35 seconds
MCAT Burnout: Your Body and Brain
Phil and Azaii talk about how to stay motivated on the MCAT, and why your previous education may have set you up for failure! We'll discuss how to deal with the test and also how to stay motivated in Medical School!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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1/19/2023 β’ 58 minutes, 39 seconds
MCAT Expert Panel!
During this special episode, Phil and Azaii are joined by Jack Westin's own Molly Hudash, Nicole Sam and Seyda to answer students' MCAT questions live! This is a Do Not Miss episode!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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1/12/2023 β’ 2 hours, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Run out of time on the MCAT?
If you struggle with timing issues on the MCAT, this is the podcast for you! Azaii and Phil do a deep dive into how to deal with timing: how to improve and what to do when the clock is ticking down. They discuss why timing issues in the sciences need to be handled differently from timing issues in CARS. You don't want to miss this one!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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1/5/2023 β’ 59 minutes, 53 seconds
Nuclear fission, hydrogen bombs, and nuclear physics made easy
What is a Hydrogen Bomb? And how is that related to a nuclear bomb? And more importantly, what do both have to do with the MCAT?! Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss nuclear phenomena, and what the AAMC wants you to know!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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12/29/2022 β’ 32 minutes, 37 seconds
MCAT Judo - The Moves to Move the MCAT Needle
Your favorite MCAT instructors, none other than Azaii and Phil, are sharing their favorite moves to master the MCAT. Your opponent has nothing on you.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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12/22/2022 β’ 36 minutes, 38 seconds
What to do NOW Before Applying to Medical School!
Your medical school application is more than just your MCAT score! Listen in as Phil and Azaii discuss what you can do NOW, before you apply!
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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12/15/2022 β’ 51 minutes, 58 seconds
Moving through Newtonian physics: Is force required?
Azaii and Phil tackle the surprising misconceptions about Newtonian physics. This is a key physics concept you don't want to miss.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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12/8/2022 β’ 39 minutes, 29 seconds
I just want a break! The MCAT motivation you need.
The MCAT is a marathon, and sometimes staying motivated is tough. Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss the secrets to staying motivated while studying.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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12/1/2022 β’ 1 hour, 3 minutes, 31 seconds
How do companies trick you into buying stuff?
Azaii and Phil walk you through the busiest buying season of the year! How to companies persuade you to buy, and why does it matter for the MCAT?
Take an implicit bias test here: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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11/23/2022 β’ 1 hour, 2 minutes, 21 seconds
Master MCAT CARS!
CARS can feel like the toughest section on the MCAT for many students. Phil and Azaii give you the groundwork for how to make it less intimidating and succeed.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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11/17/2022 β’ 56 minutes, 9 seconds
How to Study ACTIVELY!
You're probably not studying the best way you can! Azaii and Phil explain how to study actively to maximize your learning and retention as you tackle the MCAT.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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11/10/2022 β’ 51 minutes, 4 seconds
Fighting Depression with Lightbulbs
What do the sun, light boxes, and exercise have in common? Phil and Azaii discuss the winter blues and some tips to use.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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11/3/2022 β’ 42 minutes, 54 seconds
MCAT Spooktacular! All About Fear
Fear not! Azaii and Phil break down the science behind that spooky sensation we call fear. Whether or not you love a good scare, we hope you love this podcast.
About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality learning resources. Jack Westin understands that students canβt crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT science and CARS courses, taught by the worldβs best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCATβit supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning.
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10/27/2022 β’ 41 minutes, 32 seconds
5 Memory Techniques to Learn Faster - Plus a Special Announcement!
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Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss one of the most practical MCAT topics: memory! Make sure to stay tuned to the end, as they announce a new free product at Jack Westin!
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10/20/2022 β’ 37 minutes, 51 seconds
AAMC Practice Help: Difficult Passages
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In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz continue their discussion on the AAMC practice materials and go through one of the AAMC's most difficult questions.
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10/7/2022 β’ 31 minutes, 14 seconds
AAMC Practice Help: Chemistry and Physics
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In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz continue their discussion on the AAMC practice materials and how you should think about the MCAT. Today's passage explores Chemistry and Physics: what you should know, how you should consider Chem/Phys passages, and ways the AAMC will test you.
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9/27/2022 β’ 40 minutes, 59 seconds
How to Review an MCAT Practice Exam
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In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss how to review an AAMC practice exam. More specifically, in this episode, Azaii and Phil take you through an AAMC passage to establish what the AAMC is looking for in your answers and how they will test you on exam day.
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9/15/2022 β’ 1 hour, 1 second
Stay Calm: The Nervous System Made Simple
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss the Nervous System. Both Azaii and Phil break down the nervous system in the most simple terms, helping you understand what you need to know for the MCAT and how you can best prepare.
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9/8/2022 β’ 55 minutes, 6 seconds
Feeling Basic: Acids and Bases
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss Acids and Bases. In this episode you'll learn a few ways the AAMC will test you on Acids and Bases and what you need to know for the MCAT exam.
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8/25/2022 β’ 56 minutes, 35 seconds
Help Test Day is Coming Up!
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss last minute test prep for the MCAT. This episode is vital for students who need to hear some tough truths about prepping for the MCAT, last minute preparations that will help, and how you can know that you're ready to crush the MCAT.
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8/19/2022 β’ 58 minutes, 52 seconds
Ideal Gas Law and the MCAT
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss Ideal Gases. More specifically, Phil and Azaii discuss how the Ideal Gas Law is tested on the MCAT, what equations you should know, and how this law affects climate change.
0:00 Introduction
6:06 What is an Ideal Gas
14:30 Attractive and Repulsive Gases
15:12 Pressure
18:35 Kinetic Energy
21:35 Ideal Gas and the MCAT
25:00 Van der Waals Equation
41:00 Real Live Examples
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8/12/2022 β’ 54 minutes, 3 seconds
Global Health, Raising a Family, and Finding Your Passion
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Alexis Bowder M.D. to discuss Dr. Bowder's experience in surgery and leading the charge in global health, how to have a family during residency, and how travel plays an important role in being a doctor.
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8/10/2022 β’ 39 minutes, 56 seconds
Anatomy of the Cytoskeleton on the MCAT
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss the cytoskeleton. You will learn a few ways that the AAMC will test your knowledge on test day and how you can best prepare for the MCAT.
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7/28/2022 β’ 42 minutes, 13 seconds
Physics, Biology,and the Respiratory System
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss the respiratory system. You will learn a few ways that the AAMC will test your knowledge on test day and how you can best prepare for the MCAT.
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7/21/2022 β’ 1 hour, 9 minutes, 1 second
Everything You Need to Know About Cancer and the MCAT
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss cell replication. More specifically, Azaii and Phil discuss cancer. In this episode you will learn how cells replicate, how cancer bypasses normal genetic barriers, and what you need to know for the MCAT.
0:00 Intro
5:43 Cell Cycle
13:51 The MCAT and Cancer
16:00 Replicating DNA
20:45 Genes in Cancer
38:15 What Cancer Cells Actually Do
1:00:48 Outro
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7/14/2022 β’ 1 hour, 1 minute, 42 seconds
MCAT Immunology: The Innate and Adaptive Immune System
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss immunology. Take a deep dive into understanding the difference between the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system, and what you need to know for the MCAT.
0:00 Intro
2:16 The Innate Immune System
11:10 The Adaptive Immune System
24:30 Immunology and the MCAT
27:06 B-Cells 32:36 Vaccines and the MCAT
37:56 The Different Kind of Cells
44:13 Tattoos and Blood
1:06:15 Outro
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7/7/2022 β’ 1 hour, 6 minutes, 59 seconds
Bones and Their Connection to Everything
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss how important the skeletal system is in medicine. In this episode you will learn how the MCAT will test your knowledge of the skeletal system and how it relates to physics, how vitamin D plays a vital role in calcium absorption, and how the skeletal system and the endocrine system are intrinsically linked.
0:00 Introduction
2:32 The Structure of the Skeletal System
5:17 Why You Should Care About the Skeletal System
13:37 Bone and Bone Marrow
21:45 Bones and the Endocrine System
30:33 The Importance of Vitamin D
41:14 Conclusion
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6/30/2022 β’ 43 minutes, 23 seconds
You Can't Memorize Your Way through the MCAT
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz, and Director of Tutoring Taylor Nicholls discuss how studying for the MCAT is different than anything else in undergraduate. The MCAT is a critical thinking exam, which means that rote memorization simply does not work. Tune in to this podcast where Taylor, Azaii, and Phil dive deep into the learning process and how you should go about your MCAT prep.
0:00 Introduction
8:43 The MCAT Learning Process
12:41 Critical Thinking in Medical School
15:30 The Hardest Thing About Teaching Medical School
20:06 Memorization Doesn't Work
27:30 Exams in Medical School
31:30 Learning Science as a Language
33:40 Why Get Academic Advising
49:12 Outro
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6/23/2022 β’ 51 minutes, 48 seconds
Dealing with MCAT Anxiety
In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss how to deal with anxiety. From test day anxiety to MCAT preparation, every student will deal with some form of stress, which is why it is essential to understand how to deal with it before it becomes a major problem.
0:00 Intro
2:14 What Goes Into Anxiety
5:56 Test Day Anxiety
11:24 How to Deal with Anxiety
13:18 Engaging Your 5 Senses
15:40 Tactile Engagement
18:36 Locus of Control
24:00 Taking Care of Yourself
28:40 Letting Go of Panic
31:00 Breath Work
35:00 Addressing Burnout
4200 Stress and Studying
44:50 Azaii's Suggestions
49:39 Treating the Disease of Anxiety
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6/16/2022 β’ 52 minutes, 10 seconds
Our Top 10 MCAT Mnemonics
It's our 50th episode! In this special episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss their top 10 MCAT mnemonic devices. These top ten MCAT mnemonics are essential to know going into the MCAT.
0:00 Intro
1:45 Red Cat An Ox (Electrochemistry)
3:33 Leo Says Ger (Oxidation and Reduction)
6:10 FLAT PeG (Hormones)
9:49 CUT The Pie (Molecular Genetics)
12:11 UGA "U Go Away" (Amino Acids)
13:01 U Get A's, U Are Awesome, U Are Great (Amino Acids)
15:44 ASDFGH (Emotions)
20:02 SAME-DAVE (Neurology)
24:15 SEVEN UP (Male Reproduction)
26:49 Snow Drop (DNA)
32:35 Can I Keep Selling Sex for Money Officer (Substraits)
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6/9/2022 β’ 35 minutes, 47 seconds
Personalize Your Personal Statement
In this episode Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalderΓ³n MuΓ±iz discuss Personal Statements. In this episode you will learn what to include in your Personal Statement, How to think about your Personal Statement, and most importantly, what medical schools are looking for.
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6/2/2022 β’ 48 minutes, 52 seconds
Don't Miss a Beat with MCAT Cardiology
Dive deep into the complex field of the cardiovascular system of the human body with MCAT tutor Phil Hawkins and Harvard Medical Student Azaii CalerΓ³n MuΓ±iz.
Explore the relationship between veins and arteries and how blood flows differently through both. You'll even come out with a deeper understanding of portals and anastomotic loops, which often trick students on the MCAT. The heart has many chambers and valves which all serve unique purposes. Learn how the human heart is compared to water flow and tested on the MCAT. Never underestimate how vital this topic is to not only the MCAT, but also in the world of medicine.
0:00 Intro
2:20 Vascular in Cardiovascular
3:45 Differences in Vascular Structure
7:06 Cardiovascular Knowledge in Medical School
10:56 The Path of Vessels
12:55 The Heart
15:55 Lamb Rat
20:19 Cardiac Muscles
21:45 Gap Junctions
24:43 Signals in the Heart
31:00 Sinus of the Heart
36:17 The Heart and Hormones
38:55 Problems in Blood Supply
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5/19/2022 β’ 45 minutes, 19 seconds
Evolution, The MCAT, and Wild Turkeys
Hosts Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz dive into the concept of evolution and how it relates to the MCAT. In this episode, you will learn, what you should know about evolution for the MCAT, how you may be tested on the MCAT, and the key concepts that you should know. Key terms for this topic include Convergent Evolution, Analylugus Evolution, Homologous Evolution, and Coevolution. Plus learn how avocados are completely dependent on humans to survive, how feathers decrease survivability, but increase reproduction, and how a species of flying squirrel reflects florescent pink.
0:00 Intro
1:37 Darwinian Fitness
3:12 Fisherian Selection
7:01 Sexual Dimorphism
10:08 External Pressures of Reproduction
15:40 Speciation
19:22 Convergent Evolution
24:27 Analogous Evolution
26:00 Homologous Evolution
28:30 Coevolutuion
38:19 Evolution and the MCAT
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5/12/2022 β’ 40 minutes, 44 seconds
Diabetes Might Be Your Entire Career
In this episode, Phil and Azaii jump back into the science topics that matter most for the MCAT. This week, the discussion centers around diabetes, how it works, how shifting demographics are making it essential to understand, and what you need to know for the MCAT exam.
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5/5/2022 β’ 39 minutes, 16 seconds
Why Phil Left Medical School
Phil and Azaii walk through Phil's time in medical school, the trials, tribulations, and why leaving medical school was the right decision for him.
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4/26/2022 β’ 47 minutes, 50 seconds
You're Not Alone - Mental Health and (Pre)Medicine
Join Phil and Azaii as they tackle one of the toughest and most important topics for premed and medical students beyond the MCAT: mental and psychiatric illness. If you have mental health concerns, or know someone who does, you are not alone and do not need to suffer alone. Below are resources to reach out for help should what we talked about resonate with you or someone you love. We are not health professionals and encourage you to connect with one as you need.
Trigger warning: mental illness, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts
https://www.take5tosavelives.org/
USA:
-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7: 800-273-8255
-In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
Canada:
-Call 1.833.456.4566, 24/7
-Send a text to 45645; 4pm - Midnight ET
-https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention/warning-signs.html
4/14/2022 β’ 39 minutes, 7 seconds
"Digesting" the MCAT
Phil and Azaii take a tour through the digestive system. What type of taco are you, and where does your filling get digested? Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, we break it all down!
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4/7/2022 β’ 33 minutes, 8 seconds
Botox: from Deadly to Decorative.
Azaii and Phil discuss the neuromuscular junction and some of the diseases related. We talk about two toxins from similar bacteria that have opposite affects. One paralyzes, and the other will give you Lockjaw.
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4/1/2022 β’ 34 minutes, 55 seconds
Making a Plan with Special Guest Robert Greenleaf
Join Azaii and Phil as they talk to their special guest Robert Greenleaf. We discuss everything from how to stay motivated, when you should get help, and why you should be skeptical of social media. If you want to talk to an academic advisor, feel free to call or text: 415-805-6292
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3/24/2022 β’ 47 minutes, 50 seconds
If you are reading this, you probably have Herpes!
Did you know that there are over a 100 strains of herpes and 8 that affect humans? Join Azaii and Phil as they discuss the non-living yet often annoying mystery that are viruses.
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3/17/2022 β’ 47 minutes, 16 seconds
Do you know your blood type?
What do monkeys, sugar and blood types have to do with one another? Phil and Azaii talk about codominance, blood transfusions and pregnancy as they continue the conversation on genetics.
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3/10/2022 β’ 18 minutes, 20 seconds
If you have the genes, does that mean you have the disease?
Keeping it going from last week, Azaii and Phil discuss the some weird cases in genetics that don't follow the normal rules of genetics. We discuss a mutation that ended an NBA career, and how even with genetic testing, you may not know if a mutation is fatal.
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3/3/2022 β’ 23 minutes, 48 seconds
The HIGHEST YIELD MCAT topic
Phil and Azaii discuss the very highest yield MCAT topic. You don't want to miss this. We do a deep dive into some interesting cases with amino acids that the MCAT is very likely to test. They also discuss why burnt hair stinks, and how certain mutations can cause Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.
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2/24/2022 β’ 34 minutes, 54 seconds
Celebrating Black Excellence During Black History Month
Tune in to this special podcast as we celebrate Black and African American excellence in medicine during Black History Month. From plasma storage to the first successful heart surgery, there's so much to admire!
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2/17/2022 β’ 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Do you have false consciousness?
Join Azaii and Phil as they wrap up the AAMC MCAT Psych outline. We discuss what it means to have false consciousness, as well as how there are disparities in health and healthcare throughout the world.
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2/10/2022 β’ 42 minutes, 38 seconds
Are we headed towards a population-level catastrophe? And what do Chicago and Lululemon have to do with the MCAT??
In this episode, we touch on Malthusian theory, suburbanization and gentrification. So tune in and find out, are we actually headed towards a population-level catastrophe?
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2/7/2022 β’ 40 minutes, 33 seconds
MCAT AMA - You asked, we're answering!
We asked for your questions and you sent us great ones! Azaii and Phil respond to what YOU want to know. We talk about time management, standing out in your medical school application, memory palaces and more!
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1/27/2022 β’ 52 minutes, 10 seconds
We're in conflict! Will this exchange be worth it?
In this podcast, we'll talk a walk through Karl Marx's Conflict Theory, add in some symbolic interactionism and do some cost-benefit analysis as we decide whether or not to discuss Exchange-Rational Choice and Social Exchange Theory. Can you afford to miss this episode?
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1/21/2022 β’ 42 minutes, 6 seconds
MCAT Diagnostic Tests and Analytics
Did you miss the live announcement? Find out about the newest ways to prep for the MCAT as Azaii and Phil talk about the FASTEST way to improve your MCAT score.
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1/13/2022 β’ 39 minutes, 44 seconds
Is Virginity a Social Construct?
Join in as we take a step back and look at society at the macro level. We talk about functionalism, social constructionism, and hidden curriculums. Don't forget to submit your questions for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything."
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1/12/2022 β’ 26 minutes, 21 seconds
What are you attached to?
Welcome 2022 with us as we discuss attachment styles! We all need to connect with others so connect with us. Don't forget to submit your questions for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything."
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1/7/2022 β’ 31 minutes, 44 seconds
The Iron Law of Oligarchy!
Balancing school, work and studying for the MCAT-is it too much? How do fast food companies influence society? And is an oligarchy really the final destination? Wrap up 2021 with us as we discuss these topics and more in our journey through the AAMC's psychology and sociology outline.
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12/31/2021 β’ 39 minutes, 47 seconds
Self Serving Bias and Discrimination
How do we trick ourselves into treating other people differently? And what is the difference between stereotypes and prejudice? Phil and Azaii do a deep dive into these topics in episode 29.
Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast
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12/27/2021 β’ 36 minutes, 51 seconds
Sense of Self and Morality - Sometimes breaking the law is the right thing to do!
Why is it that different people might not agree on the "right" thing to do? Is it ever moral to break the law? Phil and Azaii talk about Kohlberg's stages of morality and also how we see ourselves.
Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast
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12/15/2021 β’ 50 minutes, 38 seconds
MCAT Operant Conditioning - Are we being controlled by social media?
Phil and Azaii talk MCAT operant conditioning. How do we increase behaviors? How do we decrease bad habits? And why is giving a kid money for every hour they practice NOT the best way to get them to practice?!?!
Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing. https://anchor.fm/jack-westin-mcat-podcast
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12/9/2021 β’ 39 minutes, 36 seconds
AAMC Psych outline: Sensation, thresholds, and weber's law
Phil and Azaii discuss the best way to study the psychology on the MCAT, as well as point out why many practice resources from other companies may be leading you astray.
Phil Hawkins and Azaii Calderon Muniz from Jack Westin discuss anecdotes, advice, and ramblings on the premed years, the MCAT, and life both inside and outside of medicine. Have new episodes and MCAT Strategies delivered to you by subscribing.
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8/18/2021 β’ 29 minutes, 45 seconds
MCAT Biology Section is Unfair
Azaii and Phil discuss how to improve your score specifically in the Biological Section of the MCAT. We discuss how the section is inherently unfair and how to deal with the crazy data interpretation found in this section.
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