MCAT Resources

Each semester, I have lots of students who are life sciences majors, many with the intention of taking the MCAT. Some students take my courses for the MCAT or research paper requirement, almost exclusively.

This is an adjustment for Sociology Departments and teachers around the world, but the AAMC produced an open letter that I think helps everyone understand the change: (see attachment below for full letter from Darrell G. Kirch, M.D. President and CEO AAMC).
One of the biggest changes to the test in 2015 that will help medical schools make this assessment is a new section, the “Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior.” Testing students’ understanding of these areas is important, because being a good physician is about more than scientific knowledge. It is about understanding people—how they think, interact, and make decisions. Together with a solid foundation in the natural sciences, an understanding of behavior, perception, culture, poverty, and other concepts from psychology and sociology all contribute to the well-rounded physician. Of course, we want our doctors to understand how chemical compounds interact so our prescriptions do not have adverse interactions. But we also want our doctors to have good bedside manner, communication skills, and an ability to interact with people. 
  • This widely used educational resource provides videos, overviews and sample questions for the MCAT
  • Topics range: demography, feminist theory, social theory, mass media, globalization, population, + more

MCAT Quizlet 2015

WikiPremed MCAT Course

  • “The WikiPremed MCAT Course is the most compelling and substantive MCAT review course, but it does not cost thousands or even hundreds of dollars. It is completely open access. There are no registration fees or restricted areas at WikiPremed. You can study here for as long as you need for free.”
Daily Wisdom

To maintain their power, dominant groups create and maintain a popular system of ‘commonsense’ ideas that support their right to rule. In the United States, hegemonic ideologies concerning race, class, gender, sexuality, and nation are often so pervasive that it is difficult to conceptualize alternatives to them, let alone ways of resisting the social practices that they justify.

-Patricia Hill Collins

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