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Enrich the exam:• Psychological, social, and biological foundationsof behavior section will test knowledge and useof concepts that provide a solid foundation forlearning in medical school about the behavioraland socio-cultural determinants of health andhealth outcomes• Organized around concepts described by theBehavioral and Social Sciences Foundations forFuture Physicians Committee as important tomedical students’ success18
Enrich the exam:The new section will test:• Ways in which psychological, social, andbiological factors influence our perceptions andreactions to the world• Behavior and behavior change• What we think about ourselves and others• Cultural and social differences that influencewell-being• Relationships between social stratification,access to resources, and well-being19
Page 3: Why did we review the MCAT exam?•
Page 7 and 8: What are the next steps?• Preview
Page 9 and 10: What are our goals for the 2015MCAT
Page 11 and 12: 11What are our recommendationsabout
Page 13 and 14: Preserve what’s best:• Two natu
Page 15 and 16: Preserve what’s best:• Question
Page 17: Eliminate what’s not:• Drop the
Page 21 and 22: Additionally, we recommend:• Intr
Page 23 and 24: Resources for admission officers:
Page 25 and 26: Financial support for examinees:•
Page 27 and 28: Resources for advisors and otherfac
Page 29 and 30: Resources for advisors and otherfac
Page 31 and 32: Go beyond the MCAT exam to:Investig
Page 33 and 34: 33What are the reasons for ourrecom
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Page 37 and 38: MR5 Committee MembersSteven G. Gabb
Page 39 and 40: Innovation Lab Working Group Member
Page 41 and 42: Includes 4 test sections and report
Page 43 and 44: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A
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