Any good solid resources on Physiology?

[BigEast55]

So I just took AAMC 3R and got PS: 12, VR: 11, BS: 8, obviously I need some help on the BS part, and I really need help on physiology, that is where I need it most, are there any extensive resources for that.

Also, is it true that the newer tests are more genetics based? I am good at genetics, so that would be nice.

Note, this is my first test, I plan on taking the MCAT in May.

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[SN2ed]

Yes, the MCAT is starting to lean more towards genetics. That said, you shouldn't rely on your test being genetics heavy because there is a good chance it might not have that much. Your best bet is to fix your weaknesses before you take the test.



Originally Posted by TheBoondocks
This question gets asked like every three days. In short, EK series are stripped down with the basics you need to know. Get EK bio, it is by far the best for bio, all the responses on SDN say this. Know this book cold. If you don't believe me, type in EK bio in the search function. Personally, you learn the best from passages, If you have time and the cash I highly suggest purchasing Berkeley Review Gen Chem and Ochem. There physics is good too, but with PR it may be redundant. You will thank me later. You'll probably want EK biology review and EK 101 biology passages and EK verbal 101. PR is good, however, if you want to kill the MCAT you have to be able to integrate material. That's what BR does better than anyone else. Like, be able to answer questions if you see the circulatory system wired in parallel series.

bio - 1. EK bio and 101 bio passages 2. Kaplan 3. PR/BR however, these don't suck, they're just detailed which turns off many people.

Physics 1. BR/Nova 2. PR 3. Kaplan I really think BR but they're are a lot of people who swear by Nova on this site

Verbal 1. Ek verbal and 101 passages 2. PR 3. BR 4. Kaplan (read stay from)

Gen Chem 1. BR by far 2. PR 3. Kaplan/EK

O Chem 1. BR by far 2. toss up between Kaplan/PR/Ek

That is a general list of what i have read on SDN for the past 4 years, i came here and lurked throughout highschool. Good luck and hopefully this will help. EK is for people who KNOW the material and want review. If you are weak in something BR is the best since it's the most detailed and PR is detailed too, Kaplan is in the Middle, and EK is the least detailed but that doesn't mean it's bad. Just depends on the person. If you can I would buy the BR Chemistry books and Physics book. If you complete the PR science workbook along with BR passages and EK bio, you will kill the sciences. Ek Verbal should help you out with verbal.

 

[BigEast55]

I got that and stuff, but I was asking if there are any specific good resources on physiology, a good text or something, that is what is tripping me up.

 

[SN2ed]

Stick to MCAT prep books. I think something like BR or TPR would be best. These two books offer a good deal of depth which will probably help your understanding. Out of BR or TPR, I'd go with BR for the practice material.