Video 5 in the Fischer Projection series shows you how to convert a linear sugar in the Fischer Projection to a 6-member Haworth Projection Pyranose or 5-member Furanose. You’ll learn my shortcut to help you instantly recognize the correct version of any cyclic sugar. (click to watch on YouTube or catch the Video transcript here) […]
Converting Newman to Fischer Projections Tutorial Video
Fischer Projection Series: Video 4 (Newman Projection Series: Video 6) This video shows you how to convert from a Newman Projection to a Fischer projection using the long and tedious method, followed by my shortcut. You’ll also see my trick for converting from Fischer back to Newman. (Watch on YouTube: Newman to Fischer. Click CC […]
Stereochemistry of Amino Acids RS to DL
Amino acids are biologically active molecules. 19 of the 20 common amino acids have a chiral alpha carbon. 2 amino acids (Leucine and Threonine) have a second chiral center in their side chain. This video shows you how to: Find R/S for 3-D amino acids Find R/S and D/L for amino acid Fischer projections Trick […]
Medical School Application Timeline
The Medical School Application Timeline can be a long an tedious process, lasting ~1.5years from MCAT to primary and secondary applications, interviews and finally your white coat ceremony. Learn exactly what it’ll take so you can best prepare yourself
Fischer Projection Practice Problem Set
Fischer projections crop in both organic chemistry and biochemistry. After studying my Fischer Projection tutorial series try your hand at this short quiz and see how you do. The questions range from simple to intermediate and are designed to help you figure out where you stand. If you find yourself stuck on any given problem […]
How To Maximize Focus and Performance on MCAT Test Day
You’ve put in the work. Hundreds of hours poring over MCAT sciences, practice passages, full lengths and more. All leading up to one big event – your MCAT Test Day. Can you afford to… – fade halfway through the Bio/Biochem section?– deal with stomach issues during CARS?– miss a few questions because you’re desperate to be done […]
5 Steps to Mastering MCAT Sciences #3 Will Surprise You
With eight different subjects on the MCAT and countless topics within each subject, how do you ensure that what you study, you actually learn, understand, and remember 3 days, 3 weeks, or 3 months later? You cannot simply tackle the material with a ‘let me get through this’ mindset. This strategy will lead to frustration, […]
Stoichiometry and Reactions Practice Problems for MCAT Chemistry
While many students fear stoichiometry, I hope you’re feeling confident and ready to tackle practice problems after reviewing my MCAT Stoichiometry and Reactions video series. Haven’t watched it yet? Jump into the video series before attempting the quiz. This practice quiz was written to test your basic understanding of Stoichiometry and Reactions following along with AAMC Content […]
MCAT Style Non Calculator Math Practice Quiz
As an MCAT tutor I’m constantly telling my students to practice ‘simple math without a calculator’. The reply? Where can I find more practice problems? Since good resources are hard to find, I decided to write up my own MCAT math practice set NO Calculator Allowed! PDF Solution set at the end of the quiz […]
Amino Acids Practice Quiz
Amino acids are a big deal on the MCAT. You can’t simply ‘get’ the concept. You must be able to quickly recall information and apply them to questions. The quiz below will help you figure out if you’ve mastered this topic. The questions are simple but thorough. You either know it, or you don’t! Be sure […]
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