Podcasts about mcat prep

We cover how Canadians can prep for the MCAT.

You struggled with your online classes, and now you've got to take the MCAT based on what you learned. Here are some tips on how to get through.

Learn the pros and cons of using your summer to prep for the MCAT. Decide which timeline is right for you!

My guest and I cover how to prep for the MCAT as a Nontraditional student.

My guest and I cover what you should do in your third year as a Premed student to prepare for the MCAT.

George and I cover How to prep for the MCAT in the second year of being a Premed student.

My guest and I cover how to prep for the MCAT in the first year of being a Premed student.

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz continue their discussion on the AAMC practice materials and go through one of the AAMC's most difficult questions. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

Watch the Full Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2reL1hwQA8k In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

*Watch the Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mGUZRDOWkGs In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

This week, Behrouz talks about MCAT prep courses and tutors and whether you really need one. Like the podcast? Check out our website at BeMoAcademicConsulting.com   Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more great tips and other useful information!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeMoAcademicConsultingInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemoacademicconsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemo_academic_consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeMo_AC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bemoacademicconsulting

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.comLive Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

What kind of MCAT prep books do you need to prepare for the test? You definitely need to know how to study for the MCAT using correct prep materials if you want to get a good MCAT score. Your MCAT score will play a major role in your medical school admissions process. The MCAT is an extremely challenging exam that requires months of preparation. Using the right books will help you create learning strategies and have a clearer idea of what to expect from this test. We made a list of the best 15 MCAT prep books to help you get the best score!

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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 Interested in donating? Check out Be the Match: https://bethematch.org Jack Westin Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising-session? 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz, 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 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode of the Jack Westin MCAT Podcast, Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep, and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

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 Calderón Muñiz 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) 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In this episode Phil Hawkins, Lead Instructor and Director of MCAT Prep and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calderón Muñiz 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. 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 can't 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 world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT—it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/tutoring Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat

In today's episode, we start our series of MCAT content by going over our study schedules in preparing for the MCAT.  We also talk about which resources have helped us out and tips on how to maximize your study time.  

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Be sure to support our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca | MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Tune in to an absolutely phenomenal conversation with Dr. Danny Goel, UBC-affiliated upper extremity orthopaedic surgeon and founder of PrecisionOS, a virtual reality software for surgical education. His pioneering innovation is set to revolutionize the traditional model of surgical training, and has been adopted by residency training programs across Canada just in time for the nationwide implementation of CBME. We talk about the germination and evolution of his idea, the non-linear process of innovation, receiving feedback to iteratively improve a project, and how to identify problems worth solving. Timestamps: 2:00 - Explanation of PrecisionOS software 4:00 - Limits and next steps for computing 6:15 - Germination and evolution of surgical education idea (2016-2017) 8:00 - Needs assessments with stakeholders 9:15 - Iterative improvement (2017-2021) 11:00 - Key to being an entrepreneur (seeking out negative feedback) 13:00 - Encouraging people to become competent past their stage of training 14:30 - Turning the apprenticeship model of surgical education upside down 17:10 - Next 5 years: worldwide surgical education through virtual ORs & remote collaboration 20:00 - RCTs to establish efficacy 22:00 - Advice to innovators (pursuit of problems, innovation =/= entrepreneurship, paying attention & self-auditing). Everyone is best positioned to solve the problems they face on a daily basis. 24:00 - Intent: improving patient care (intrinsic) 25:00 - Three next steps: 1) working with industry sponsors, 2) increasing computing power/tech, 3) expand outside Ortho. COVID has propelled VR to the forefront 27:00 - Final Messages: Keep the patient at the centre of the innovation Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD

Be sure to support our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca | MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting "When the truth is on your side, you have nothing to fear". Dr. Simul Parikh (https://twitter.com/ParikhSimul) is well-versed in the issue of physician over-supply, and an advocate for current trainees. I spoke to him about the damaging effects that over-supply has on patients, doctors, and systems. We delve into the root problems that cause over-supply and maldistribution, and cross-pollinate between efforts in Canada and the USA to synergize solutions to the critical issue of Orthopaedic Surgeon Under/Unemployment in Canada. See this fantastic article for an overview of the article (https://coa-aco.org/unemployment-and-underemployment-of-orthopaedic-surgeons/) Timestamps: 2:10 - What is oversupply? What is substantial oversupply? 5:00 - How does oversupply affect patient care and clinical decision making? 7:30 - What effects does oversupply have on physician wellbeing? 10:15 - How does maldistribution occur? What does Canada do to address maldistribution in a country with low population density? 12:30 - How would changing institutional composition and mandates influence maldistribution? 17:15 - Why should we fix oversupply? 19:00 - What is the roadmap to fixing oversupply (1-acknowledgement, 2-institutional changes, 3-billing changes) 22:15 - What is the root cause of the growing oversupply? 24:45 - How can institutions keep the same workload without hiring more residents? 26:00 - What changes can be made to compensation to prevent the forces that lead to oversupply? 27:15 - What can trainees do to open up the conversation & advocate for themselves? Message on Twitter, Instagram, or E-mail if you have anything to say! Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD

Be sure to support our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca | MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Message on Twitter, Instagram, or E-mail if you have anything to say! Summary We had some great feedback on the "How to match to Orthopaedic Surgery" episode, so we decided to release a panel from newly matched residents in Orthopaedic Surgery. The panel includes: Carl Lavediere (McGill [c/r]) Patrick Park (McGill [c/r]) Zachary DeVries (Ottawa [c/r]) Akshdeep Bhatia (U of T [c/r]) Alice Wang (UBC [c/r]) Ajay Shah (McMaster [c], U of T [r]) We discussed how to impress on electives, the highest-yield tips from the CaRMS process, and managing lifestyle during busy electives. The entire panel is condensed into 1 hour for your efficiency. Reach out if you have any questions or want any more information - I've already had some great conversations with rising Ortho keeners. Timestamps 1:45 - Introductions (academic background, interest in Orthopaedics) 9:30 - Preparing for electives (how to impress, what to read, how to show knowledge, how to function as an effective clerk) 18:30 - Lifestyle during electives (call requirements, budgeting time, expectations for residency) 27:30 - Elective arrangements (community versus academic, 2 versus 4+ weeks, sites, visiting versus home) 34:15 - Pre-clerkship observerships (building relationships, being a familiar face) 40:15 - Final reflections on CaRMS process (must-know tips for matching successfully) 51:00 - Listener questions (determining ROL, asking for reference letters) Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73920lBBROizWoRt9IwWHs?si=-LJOdTAETCC2R-HMxfb0sQ&nd=1 Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/casting-the-junior-ortho-pod/id1550706714

Metacarpal Fractures Dr. Alison Wong (Founder of: https://sketchymedicine.com/, Dalhousie Plastic Surgery graduate, Hand Surgery fellow at Shock Trauma, Baltimore) talked with me about Metacarpal Fractures. High-yield takeaways are the recognition of common MC fracture patterns and their mechanisms, assessing angulation/malrotation, performing a standard Jahss reduction maneuver, and balancing fixation with movement to prevent stiffness. Timestamps: 1:30 - Background (40% of all hand fractures are MC, 80% are MC neck) 3:30 - Boxer's (swinging, 5th MC neck) 4:45 - X-ray principles (3 views, assess angulation [apex dorsal]) 6:15 - Angulation (5th tolerates more, 20/30/40/50-60, biomechanics cause extensor lag) 8:00 - Reduction via Jahss maneuver (https://www.aliem.com/trick-of-trade-reducing-metacarpal/ - see second video) 9:00 - Malrotation (scissoring, flexion cascade, fingernails. Scissoring video: https://imgur.com/a/XADr6dI) 12:15 - Extensor tendons (injury, fight bite, lag, MC head fractures, infections. Always ask what they punched) 14:15 - How to splint (immobilization in the safe position [see video above], ensure MCPs bent, IPs straight, wrist slightly extended. ORIF = less rigid fixation to allow tendon gliding and no stiffness) 17:30 - ORIF options (CRPP retrograde, anterograde bouquet technique for distal fractures: https://imgur.com/a/9Sn3Y31) 20:15 - MC shaft fractures (same exam, same signs. Polytrauma will need rigid fixation to allow hand for rehab/transfer, isolated injury can be nonop. More options for ORIF: IM nail, lag screw, plate/screw construct) 23:45 - Problem with hand fractures (rigid fixation versus stiffness) 26:30 - Main complication of MC fractures: pain/weakness with grip due to malrotation 27:15 - Bennett's versus 1st MC base versus Rolando fractures (Geometry and deforming forces: https://imgur.com/a/jl6lMBN, APL as main deforming force. Treat with CRPP + traction/pronation) 30:45 - Case (Demographics: Age/Sex/Handedness/Smoking/Occupation, Injury: Mechanism/DOI, Symptoms: Numbness/Paraesthesia/Pain, Exam: Extensor Lag/Malrotation/NV status) 33:15 - Patient factors inform management 34:30 - https://sketchymedicine.com/ Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD

Be sure to support our sponsors, MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca and MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting (see below for details)! In the last episode of the R5 Retrospective series, I interviewed Dr. Colm McCarthy, an alumnus of the Mac Ortho program, who is currently completing his fellowship in Arthroplasty at Harvard Medical School (Brigham & Women's Hospital). Our fascinating conversation started by talking about why he chose Arthroplasty, and Harvard, how CBME will shape Orthopaedic Surgery training, and how to maximize your chances of being successful in the SF Match (US Fellowships). Enjoy! 1:50 - Harvard Arthroplasty Fellowship (4/5+ days in OR, fellow-specific teaching & networking, mentorship/career guidance) 3:10 - Why Harvard (complex primaries/revisions, double constructs) 3:35 - Why Arthroplasty (similar to choosing a specialty, based on personality types, QALY/QoL outcomes) 5:10 - Why an Arthroplasty Fellowship (more revisions, seeing complex cases gives you tools, develop skills) 7:10 - Where do you envision yourself (MEd = academic, Cross-trained in arthroplasty/trauma = highly employable, options open) 8:05 - Surgical Education (Oslerian model falls apart, Feedback based approaches on movements, Giving feedback through CBME, Exams are less helpful than competencies) 10:20 - Benchmarks for Competency (Are you prepared for Independent Practice? Skills, Boundaries, Safety, Knowledge) 10:40 - CBME (Highlight weaknesses and extend exposure [mini-fellowships]) 12:05 - What Should be the Ultimate Goal of Surgical Training (Generalist v Specialization, Knowledge of how to explain/understand/counsel patients on all of Orthopaedics) 14:40 - Transition to Practice in Fellowship (Billing, Booking Clinics, Workflow, Dictations in Canada vs USA. Envisioning how to setup your practice) 18:30 - Transitioning from a Student to Colleague 20:30 - How did you know that Harvard would be right? (Right place to learn/fit in/afford, Working with Dr. Estok, Double Cup Constructs, Being Frugal, Observerships) 23:40 - Canada/US Fellowship Applications (Personality based, SF Match, Rolling Applications) 26:40 - Reflecting on Residency (Evolution of Struggles, Battle buddies, Why Orthopaedics) Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD

The one many of you have been waiting for… @futuredoctortyler's episode is LIVE!

Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD An excellent conversation with Canada's next top budding Orthopaedic Oncology (Sarcoma) expert, headed to Memorial Sloan Kettering (NYC) for his fellowship, who combined machine learning with oncological data to create high-quality guidelines for metastatic bone tumour treatment. Some of his papers can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/anthonybozzo 0:30: Why Orthopaedic Oncology (connecting with patients, multidisciplinary care) 2:30: Building his reputation (an early interest, two critical mentors, PARITY https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01479283 and SAFETY trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31537562/ ) 3:30: Decision to pursue an MSc (SSP, machine learning self-teaching, MOOCs, fast.ai, talking to industry leaders, guiding management) 6:15: Specifics about his MSc project (novel statistical techniques to guide management of secondary bone tumours) 7:45: MSK fellowship (volume and complexity of cases, informal site visit, observing indications rounds, MD Anderson, talking to fellows/staff) 11:00: Reflections (co-residents, self-care) 11:45: Impactful moments (working with R1s, 2 impactful cases; hip disarticulation, patient advocacy) 15:00: Growth and parting messages Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD

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Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD I interviewed two graduating R5s from the McMaster Orthopaedics program who are headed to the world's top fellowship programs next year. We talked about their experiences pursuing US fellowships and reflections on personal growth and success during residency. Find out how to make an impression on top US fellowship programs, how to snowball to success, and why finding mentors can help on many levels. Dr. Patrick Thornley (Spine at UWO, Peds/Spine at DuPont): 0-11:15 0:45 - Developing an interest in Spine 2:32 - UWO pros (volume, independence, fellows, MSc, billing, research, reputation, elective) 3:30 - DuPont (structure of program, balance between spine/peds, cervical spine dysplasia) 5:45 - Spine attending position considerations 6:15 - Networking via mentors, site visits, lectureship series, contacts 7:30 - “Volume and Repetition” explained (finding an R3/R5/staff mentor, reading, visualization, cadaver lab, muscle memory, staying late) 10:15 - Drawing on the good moments, caring for patients Dr. Nolan Horner (Sports at Rush): 12:15-23:00 12:20 - Rush Sports (identifying top 5-6 programs, researching online/talking to people, dichotomy of US Sports programs, site visits) 14:30 - Making himself an attractive applicant (site visit, mentors advocating for him, importance of working hard from day 1) 15:15 - How to be successful in residency (first impressions, “snowball effect”: have a plan, develop skills, achieve independence, having a good attitude) 17:15 - Mentorship model (emulate/improve their path) 19:15 - Pro tip: learn from allied health professionals, have a good attitude 20:20 - Final takeaways: 1) have a plan (more planning = more learning), 2) write out all steps in detail post-op, build on that over time Check out our sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD

I had a great chat with Dr. Adrian Huang, an upper extremity surgeon at UBC (@scrubbedout) about distal radius fractures. We talked about the optimal closed reduction and casting maneuvers, common fracture patterns based on the anatomy, and a neat intra operative technique to maximize exposure without injuring the median nerve. Find some awesome content on his website and social media: IG: instagram.com/scrubbedout/ Website: scrubbedout.com 1:15-3:45 - Definition of “distal radius fracture”, epidemiology, identification in polytrauma/comatose pt 3:45-6:00 - Anatomy of DR, osteology, joints, patterns; that unstable lunate facet - https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.13.12140 6:15-8:35 - Extra-articular DR fracture management, 5 criteria for ORIF, post-reduction films, critical volar cortex component; https://www.orthobullets.com/trauma/1027/distal-radius-fractures “ORIF Indications” 8:35-16:00 - Closed reduction maneuvers; hematoma block, finger traps, casting technique, common complaints, 1st web space, out to MCPs, distal to elbow crease, hinge at fracture (not wrist) 16:00-16:45 - Smith fractures, reverse molds, median n, close followup 18:00-19:00 - Indications for ORIF are multifactorial; https://www.scrubbedout.com/distalradiuscheatsheet 19:00-23:00 - Modified approach per @scrubbedout; https://www.instagram.com/p/CIZgdXyB35h/ has less median n stretch, Orbay approach; https://doi.org/10.1097/00130911-200112000-00004 . Cover hardware with PQ/BR to reduce need for removal 23:00-26:15 - Avoid damaging NV by not using sharp/self retainers, always fix what you remove (eg: RC ligaments), don't miss associated injuries (eg: scaphoid/lunate) Check out the sponsors: MD Consultants: mdconsultants.ca helps pre-med students with CASPer, MMI, and panel interview prep. Enter code: ORTHOPOD15 for 15% off pre-med packages. MCAT Prep 101: www.prep101.com/casting Improve your MCAT scores with customized study plans, specialized tutors, CARS-specific training, and high-yield workshops. For a $350 discount off MCAT Tutoring Plans, enter code: 350CASTINGPOD

Welcome to the first episode of the MCAT Mastery podcast! We're so excited to introduce you to the series! In this first episode, Monika and Ariana, two MCAT Mastery team members and MCAT veterans (both 90+ percentile MCAT scorers), discuss their experiences with the exam, why the MCAT is important for medical school, and how the lessons learned from this exam can impact you in larger, more meaningful way too! We'll also give you a very quick overview on what you can expect from our podcast episodes! Our team is extremely passionate about spreading positivity, advice, and support to pre-meds on this journey and this episode is just the tip of the iceberg! We can't wait to help you achieve your MCAT score goal so you can get into your choice med-school :)