MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 An Overview of the New MCAT Exam Marc Kroopnick Manager, MCAT2015 Development & Psychometrics Presentation made at the Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences Conference Arlington, VA March 14, 2014

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Today’s Agenda Overview of exam changes Schedule Description of the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section Support for Students, Advisors, and Faculty Outreach Q&A

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Overview of Exam Changes Preserve what works best Eliminate what doesn’t Enrich exam with concepts that future physicians are likely to need Use a testing format that has proven to be successful

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Schedule The new exam will launch in the spring of 2015 The current exam will be administered for the last time in January

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 MCAT 2015 Exam – Four Sections Biological & Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Psychological, Social, & Biological Foundations of Behavior Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 What’s innovative? Mirrors the interdisciplinary nature of scientists’ work Asks examinees to use their knowledge, not repeat it Speaks to current initiatives in competency-based science education Recognizes the behavioral and socio-cultural determinants of health Balances testing in the natural sciences with testing in the social and behavioral sciences and critical analysis and reasoning 6

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Natural and Behavioral/Social Sciences sections: Natural or Behavioral/ Social Sciences Concepts Scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods, and statistics skills Questions Questions will ask examinees to combine: knowledge of natural or behavioral/social sciences concepts with scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods and statistics skills to solve problems that demonstrate readiness for medical school

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 MCAT 2015 – 4 Sections, 4 Scores Biological & Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Psychological, Social, & Biological Foundations of Behavior Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills 8

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Solve problems combining knowledge of chemical and physical foundational concepts with scientific inquiry and reasoning skills that demonstrate one is ready for medical school. 9

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Concept 4 Complex living organisms transport materials, sense their environment, process signals, and respond to changes using processes that can be understood in terms of physical principles. Concept 5 The principles that govern chemical interactions and reactions form the basis for a broader understanding of the molecular dynamics of living systems. Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 10

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Exam content draw from: Introductory general chemistry – approx. 30% Introductory organic chemistry – approx. 15% Introductory physics – approx. 25% First semester biochemistry – approx. 25% Introductory biology – approx. 5% 11

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Foundational Concept 4 Complex living organisms transport materials, sense their environment, process signals, and respond to changes using processes that can be understood in terms of physical principles. 12

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 4A:Translational motion, forces, work, energy, and equilibrium in living systems 4B: Importance of fluids for the circulation of blood, gas movement, and gas exchange 4C:Electrochemistry and electrical circuits and their elements 4D:How light and sound interact with matter 4E: Atoms, nuclear decay, electronic structure, and atomic chemical behavior 4A:Translational motion, forces, work, energy, and equilibrium in living systems 4B: Importance of fluids for the circulation of blood, gas movement, and gas exchange 4C:Electrochemistry and electrical circuits and their elements 4D:How light and sound interact with matter 4E: Atoms, nuclear decay, electronic structure, and atomic chemical behavior Content Categories Foundational Concept 4 13

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 4C:Electrochemistry and electrical circuits and their elements Electrostatics (PHY) Circuit Elements (PHY) Magnetism (PHY) Electrochemistry (GC) Specialized Cell – Nerve Cell (BIO) 4C:Electrochemistry and electrical circuits and their elements Electrostatics (PHY) Circuit Elements (PHY) Magnetism (PHY) Electrochemistry (GC) Specialized Cell – Nerve Cell (BIO) Content Category Foundational Concept 4 14

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Foundational Concept 5 The principles that govern chemical interactions and reactions form the basis for a broader understanding of the molecular dynamics of living systems. 15

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 5A: Unique nature of water and its solutions 5B: Nature of molecules and intermolecular interactions 5C: Separation and purification methods 5D: Structure, function, and reactivity of biologically-relevant molecules 5E: Principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics 5A: Unique nature of water and its solutions 5B: Nature of molecules and intermolecular interactions 5C: Separation and purification methods 5D: Structure, function, and reactivity of biologically-relevant molecules 5E: Principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics Content Categories Foundational Concept 5 16

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 5E: Principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics Enzymes (BC, BIO) Principles of Bioenergetics (BC) Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions – Thermochemistry, Thermodynamics (GC, PHY) Rate Processes in Chemical Reactions – Kinetics and Equilibrium (GC) 5E: Principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics Enzymes (BC, BIO) Principles of Bioenergetics (BC) Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions – Thermochemistry, Thermodynamics (GC, PHY) Rate Processes in Chemical Reactions – Kinetics and Equilibrium (GC) Content Category Foundational Concept 5 17

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Scientific Inquiry & Reasoning Skills Knowledge of Scientific Concepts & Principles Scientific Reasoning and Problem Solving Reasoning About the Design and Execution of Research Data-based and Statistical Reasoning

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Natural and Behavioral/Social Sciences sections: Natural or Behavioral/ Social Sciences Concepts Scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods, and statistics skills Questions Questions will ask examinees to combine: knowledge of natural or behavioral/social sciences concepts with scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods and statistics skills to solve problems that demonstrate readiness for medical school

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Support for Students, Advisors and Faculty Developing resources for:  Prospective examinees  Pre-health advisors and faculty

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Resources for prospective examinees: The Preview Guide for MCAT 2015 (free) Detailed descriptions for all 4 sections, including knowledge and skills tested Detailed topic lists Sample test questions Videos describing MCAT 2015 and preparation Dedicated web site:

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Resources for prospective examinees: Free, on-line Khan Academy video tutorials and review questions  In collaboration with the AAMC, and with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation  Developed by medical students  First video tutorials launched in October 2013  500 videos (and 1,000 review questions) anticipated by this summer Sociology and Psychology Textbook Resource (May 2013)

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 MCAT 2015 Exam: Test Preparation MCAT 2015 Interactive Content Outline The Official Guide to the MCAT, Fourth Edition (2015 Exam) Sample Test 23

MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT 2015 Resources for pre-health advisors and other faculty: The Preview Guide for the MCAT 2015 Exam Presentation materials that can be used with colleagues and students Webinar recordings on exam content Course-Mapping Tool for the MCAT 2015 Exam

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MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT MCAT 2015 Exam: Outreach Ideas? Q-UPP eNewsletter and webinars Resources for medical schools, pre-health advisors, undergraduate faculty and pre-med students—find it all on our website! Outreach to a broad audience Students without pre-health advisors Under-resourced undergraduate institutions without formal health advising programs

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